The Summer 2013 Catalog is Online!

Summer is just around the corner. Whether we'll get a typical rainy summer or a stunningly sunny season, one thing is for sure: we have amazing classes here at Hugo House for you to take. 

  • Charles Mudede is teaching "Writing the City" again! 
  • David Schmader brings his "Brainstorming" class back to Hugo House.
  • Sierra Nelson teaches two new generative poetry classes this summer.
  • David Wagoner teaches "Writing Poetry."
  • Peter Mountford will share his favorite short fiction with people who love reading.
  • David Lasky wants to teach you "The Mechanics of Comics and Graphic Novels."
  • Arlene Kim returns with her hit class, "Revision Bomb!"
  • Ed Skoog wants you to take part in a "Poetry Immersion."
  • Kate Lebo shows you "How to Cook a Book."

...and more! Browse through the catalog and make your picks in time for registration. 

Registration begins for members on May 28 and for the general public on June 4. (Not a member yet? Learn more about the benefits to joining our community.)

News & Announcements

Peter Mountford, a Hugo House Writer-in-Residence, to Publish Second Novel with Tin House Books
Peter Mountford, a Hugo House writer-in-residence, is publishing his second novel, "The Dismal Science", with Tin House Books in 2014. "The Dismal Science" is about a self-destructive and emotionally unstable executive at the World Bank whose outbursts have geopolitical consequences. Peter is an amazing writer, teacher and resource as a writer-in-residence. Please join us in congratulating him!
Hugo House's Youth and YA Programs Featured in ParentMap
The Next Chapter: Seattle's Thriving Young Adult Literary Community By Deanna Duff
New Works Competition Winner!
Jennifer Berney was selected by final judge Claire Dederer as the winner of the New Works Competition for her piece, "Terminus." She will read on stage with our Literary Series guests this Friday for the event, "You Are Here."
Hugo House Seeks Poet Writer-in-Residence
Hugo House Seeks Writer-in-Residence SEATTLE —Hugo House seeks a poet to become its next writer-in-residence. Applicants for the position should be practicing, published writers of poetry as well as accomplished and dedicated writing teachers who are experienced working with writers of all levels in a traditional workshop setting, as well as on a one-on-one basis as a mentor offering criticism...

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