Attic Fellow Ruben Quesada keeps getting rave reviews on his poetry workshops: "Ruben Quesada has an eloquence in teaching that is unmatched in many disciplines. I feel like I received more..." Want to see for yourself? There's still time! Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2737

The Writers' Laboratory: Life Stories w/ Lee Montgomery "Frank Conroy, the longtime director of the Iowa Writers Workshop, once said that in good writing, you can feel a soul pressing up against the narrative. The question is how..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2738

The Why and How of Writing Your Life Workshop w/ Wayne Gregory "We live in a time when it is more important than ever for us to tell the stories of our lives. We are inundated with more information than we can ever process..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2739

The Writers' Laboratory: Life Stories w/ Lee Montgomery "Frank Conroy, the longtime director of the Iowa Writers Workshop, once said that in good writing, you can feel a soul pressing up against the narrative. The question is how..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2740

Introduction to Poetry Writing w/ Ruben Quesada "Learn the critical elements of a poem through interactive and generative writing. We will read and write poetry together. Aspects covered will include…" Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2742

Prose Poetry Workshop w/ Ruben Quesada "Explore imaginative and innovative possibilities in writing poetry without line breaks. We will read a range of prose poetry that model poetic elements..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2743

Writing the Real World Workshop w/ Joanna Rose "Story starts as an idea, perhaps only a hint of an idea, in the heart of the writer, and this class can lead writers to transform idea into story on the page. Some stories lie in wait on..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2744

Poets Studio: Spring Session w/ David Biespiel "Do you feel sometimes frustrated with your poetic progress? Feel you’ll never be able to write the poems you aspire to write? You’re not alone..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2745

Introduction to Flash Nonfiction w/ Brian Benson "Flash nonfiction, simply put, is true-to-life writing defined by extreme compression: it's saying what you've got to say using as few words, and as much beauty, as possible..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2746

Mixtape Poems: Building a Sequence Workshop w/ Michael Dickman "In this workshop we will read and explore sequential poems and where they might overlap with hybrid literary forms and even film..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2747

Introduction to Flash Nonfiction w/ Brian Benson "Flash nonfiction, simply put, is true-to-life writing defined by extreme compression: it's saying what you've got to say using as few words, and as much beauty, as possible..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2748

Indigo, a Portland-based publication service provider, is seeking submissions for its diversity scholarships. Both opportunities are open exclusively to writers that are underrepresented in the publishing industry. Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2749

Mixtape Poems: Building a Sequence Workshop w/ Michael Dickman "In this workshop we will read and explore sequential poems and where they might overlap with hybrid literary forms and even film. You will leave with your own "mixtape poem"…" Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2750

Portland native and poet extraordinaire Matthew Dickman kindly answered a few questions about his work and life as a writer. Amongst other topics, Dickman discusses his newest book and his writing world view. Read the full interview: atticinstitute.com/node/2753

Need some book recs? Matthew Dickman talks books and writing community in his interview with us: "I loved Nina Maclaughlin's 'Wake, Siren' as well as Gwen E. Kirby's 'Shit Cassandra Saw,' Missouri William's novel..." Read the full interview: atticinstitute.com/node/2753

Introduction to Flash Nonfiction w/ Brian Benson "Flash nonfiction, simply put, is true-to-life writing defined by extreme compression: it's saying what you've got to say using as few words, and as much beauty, as possible…" Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2758

Mixtape Poems: Building a Sequence Workshop w/ Michael Dickman "In this workshop we will read and explore sequential poems and where they might overlap with hybrid literary forms and even film..." Learn more: atticinstitute.com/node/2759

In her interview with us, leemontgomery talks bout her literary pursuits, her love for Melissa Febos, and her time in the Portland writing community: "Q: What have you read recently that you really enjoyed? A: I just finished…" Full interview: atticinstitute.com/node/2762

Q: How has living in Oregon influenced your work? What has been your experience of the PNW writing community? A: The literary scene in Oregon has always been strong and it’s a pleasure to be part of it... Read Lee Montgomery's full interview: atticinstitute.com/node/2762

Q: How has your editorial work informed your writing practice? A: I love working as an editor and feel I have an intuitive knack in understanding story by authors other than myself... Read Lee Montgomery's full interview: atticinstitute.com/node/2762