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Datura has been meeting in Oakland, CA for over twelve years. Pre-pandemic we met in person, now we meet online except for an occasional social gathering. A number of members have published books of fiction or poetry. Currently J. Sierra, our leader, is querying for publication of a book about about...

Magical Realism is likely the oldest and traditionally most popular genre in the literary arts, and the purpose of this group (in keeping with the goals of P&W) is to sharpen the skills and finished work of writers in this genre and in the closely related genres of Speculative Fiction and Science...

We will support each other in producing Literary Fiction, Creative NonFiction, or Memoir and submitting our work for publication.

Honest critiques that tend to be difficult to come by, given by careful readers aiming to give as good as they want to receive.

Writers from any locale are welcome.

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Time: Every Tuesday 9 to 11 PM AST

Session A: Every other Tuesday. Critique of each others’ works (3 in total per session). Round Robin style of commentary.

Session B: The other Tuesdays. Reading 3 published poems a week using the same craft criteria we use for each other. Alternative hosting and...

Welcome to Prose City, your grassroots literary community in Portland, Oregon. Prose City was founded in 2024 by two Portlanders who hold a deep appreciation for all things reading, writing, conversation, and community. Our events and offerings are made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers —...