Join me to kick off Portland Book Fest week by gathering with other writers to start several new short stories together.

Starting the Story Writing Class

November 3, 2025
Monday, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (one session)
at Literary Arts, 716 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97214

Instructor: Margaret Malone

At this three-hour class, we will read the beginnings of short stories, discuss their effectiveness, tone, and structure, and discuss whether they encourage us to keep reading and why. Then, using what we noticed, each participant will generate several story starts of their own. Plan on leaving this short class with story beginnings, ideas, tools, and encouragement we can use to nurture new work.

Cost: $75
Click here to register.