We loved having Six-Week Workshop instructor Rebecca Roanhorse here in conversation with Tara Campbell on July 25. Thanks to everyone who attended in-person and remotely. This event was made possible, in part, by the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant.

Trilogies allow writers to build deep worlds while allowing readers a clean three-act experience. If you’re interested in writing one, join an on-demand class by Fonda Lee on creating the scale and narrative required for a compelling trilogy: clarion-west-online.teachable.com/p/the-rule-o...

Today, our time in the labyrinth comes to an end. It’s not too late to follow your path and see what the Oracle has in store for you—but the doors close at 9 PM PT. And there’s never been a better time to play. Today every donation made to The Oracle will be DOUBLED: clarionwest.org/story-oracle

For 40 years, CW has been supporting underrepresented voices in spec fiction. When you play The Story Oracle, you are not only investing in our mission, you get to take a choose-your-own adventure game leading to curated reading recs. And tomorrow (Aug 1) is the last day to play: bit.ly/44kuAuI

What does the Oracle have in store for you? There’s only one way to find out, and just two days left to play. Enter the labyrinth twice with each donation—PLUS, all donations until Aug 1 will be doubled, thanks to a matching gift by the Sherman Family Foundation. clarionwest.org/story-oracle

Time is dwindling to see The Story Oracle. The doors to the labyrinth close in just three days. While they remain open, come inside for a donation starting at $5 and choose your own adventure as you move through the game. Take the journey before the labyrinth closes: bit.ly/44kuAuI

Join us for the first in this year’s Deep Dives series as we take on the final frontier: Space. Dive Dives puts speculative fiction writers in dialogue with scientists to discuss important issues. We’re starting with “Post-Dystopia Space Exploration” on Sept 12. More here: bit.ly/4fg0Q8O

Thanks to every intrepid adventurer who went into the labyrinth, we’ve met our fundraising goal for The Story Oracle! We’re full of gratitude for all who have participated so far! If you haven’t played yet, we have good news for you—the labyrinth remains open until August 1: bit.ly/44kuAuI

Donations are being matched if you sign up for @clarionwest.bsky.social 's gamified recommendations. - The game is perfect for a lunch break unwind - The recommendations were fucking good - The donation is the point There are worse places for your money to go, and it's being matched!

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Introducing Clarion West’s Story Oracle, a text game written by friends and alumni of Clarion West! Make a donation during the campaign and be transported to a narrative labyrinth where you’ll be…

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“Literary” and “speculative” aren’t mutually exclusive—you can do it all in your writing. Emma Törzs is here to help you understand the market and potential for both styles and where they overlap. It’s all in her on demand class “Straddling Markets."  Have it both ways here: bit.ly/4yDsYu8

Earlier this month, we headed down to Magnuson Cafe & Brewery for the Two Hour Transport monthly reading series. Clarion West was delighted to co-sponsor July’s installment in the series. It was a great event for community and speculative fiction. Thanks to all who came out!

Avid readers know the value of a book recommendation from a trusted source. Through Story Oracle, you can receive a personalized list of up to 10 book recommendations from the likes of Cory Doctorow and Martha Wells. What does the Oracle have in store for you? Find out: bit.ly/44kuAuI

Donor match alert! Dive into a labyrinth that leads to curated book recs in Story Oracle, a fundraising game by Clarion West. Each donation gets you two play-throughs, and your contribution is doubled thanks to a $2,500 matching gift from the Sherman Family Foundation. clarionwest.org/story-oracle

And Justin C. Key and Dr. Lakshmi Krishan discuss A.I. in Medicine on October 15th www.clarionwest.org/event/deep-d...

A.I. in Medicine: A Deep Dive with Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan

Author Justin C. Key (The Hospital at the End of the World) and Lakshmi Krishnan join Clarion West’s Deep Dives conversation series on A.I. in Medicine, discussing data privacy…

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T. Kingfisher and Dominica Phetteplace talk Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community on September 24th at the Seattle Public Library: www.clarionwest.org/event/deep-d...

Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community: A Deep Dive with T. Kingfisher

From fungus to slime molds, nature has always held lessons for us in collapse, renewal, and connection—sometimes sticky, sometimes horrifying, always a little weird. Author T. Kingfisher (What Moves…

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Registration is now open for all of our Deep Dives events! Join us virtually, live, or as a VIP for this series, beginning with Post-Dystopia Space Exploration on Saturday, September 12th www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

A Deep Dive Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal

Space exploration has always been the product of imagination, science, and perseverance! Join moderator K Wilson (The Astro Stud) in conversation with author Mary Robinette Kowal (The Calculating…

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We are excited to announce that Clarion West has received a 2026 grant from the Amazon Literary Partnership! These funds will support our Deep Dives conversation series this fall when we bring @maryrobinettekowal.com , @justinkey.bsky.social , and @tkingfisher.com to Seattle to talk science.

Our ongoing Deep Dives conversation series puts spec fic writers in dialogue with scientific experts. First up this year: Mary Robinette Kowal and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor. Their conversation “Post-Dystopia Space Exploration” will take place on September 12. Snag your seat: bit.ly/4gqhgwn

On July 25, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Rebecca Roanhorse will be in conversation with writer Tara Campbell at the Seattle Public Library Central Branch. RSVP for free: bit.ly/4u8IX0w. This event has been made possible, in part, by the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant.

Story Oracle is a new way to engage with literature. It's a choose your own adventure game where adventurers enter the labyrinth to seek an audience with the Oracle, who offers a personalized reading list (w/ discounted links to buy). The portal closes Aug 1. Will you enter? bit.ly/44kuAuI

Our ongoing Deep Dives conversation series puts spec fic writers in dialogue with scientific experts. First up this year: Mary Robinette Kowal and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor. Their conversation “Post-Dystopia Space Exploration” will take place on September 12. Snag your seat: bit.ly/4gqhgwn

Clarion West has been a hub for inclusive workshops, events, and connection for over 40 years. We want to keep doing this vital work for AT LEAST another 40, and we welcome you to join our mission! When you play Story Oracle, our narrative game, you support us for starting at $5. bit.ly/44kuAuI

It’s somehow already the 15th of the month, and that means it’s time for a new Clarion West Pocket Workshop post! Today, we’re unveiling an in-depth interview with Justin C. Key. Explore prior posts about your favorite writers’ processes. Read + subscribe for free: patreon.com/cw/ThePocketWorkshop/

We’re just TWO days away from The Curve of the World reading and conversation at the Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle. This free event celebrates Vonda N. McIntyre’s final novel. RSVP: bit.ly/3RPO4Vb This event has been made possible in part by the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant.

Say hello to The Pocket Workshop, our Patreon-based (and totally free!) blog that delivers monthly interviews with writers who discuss their process, editing, inspirations, and a whole lot more. Our June blog featured Indrapramit Das (AKA Indra Das). Read + subscribe here: bit.ly/44mdSeC

Muster your courage; the labyrinth awaits! Choose your adventure in Story Oracle to receive curated reading recs and an exclusive discount in partnership with Bookshop.org. A donation of $5+ gets 2 plays—with bonuses for larger amounts, all while supporting our mission. Step inside: bit.ly/44kuAuI

Correction! Join us for a reading and conversation with Rebecca Roanhorse and Tara Campbell on July 23 at the Seattle Public Library - Central Branch!

Join us on July 16 for a free reading/discussion of Vonda N. McIntyre's final novel in Seattle with Nisi Shawl and Theo Downes-Le Guin. RSVP to let us know you’re coming: bit.ly/3RPO4Vb This event has been made possible in part by the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant.

The Oracle awaits you. In Story Oracle, you’ll encounter adventure, romance, & as many as 10 book recommendations at the end of your journey. Every choice you make in the game generates a different personalized reading list—and you can play TWICE with your donation. bit.ly/44kuAuI

One of my goals for this year was to write more things for myself. A way to refuel my creative bank, but also to enjoy writing beyond 'paid work'. Really glad I got to follow this by partaking in @clarionwest.bsky.social Flash Fiction Workshop! Thank you folks for having me. I learnt a lot!