Oregon Writers Colony

Verse of Ages 2026 is more than halfway through. There are plenty of words to think about, juggle, adjust, and inspire! Keep going for Week 4, April 19-25, with (19) patch, (20) coast, (21) shape, (22) trust, (23) waiting, (24) share, and (25) eclipse. You still have time left to write a mini masterpiece. - https://mailchi.mp/58527660eca1/oregon-writers-colony-eblast-verse-of-ages-2026-word-prompts-week-4-reminder

Please join us for OWC Member Jone Rush MacCulloch's release of her verse novel, Tilt, on April 25th from 6-8 pm at Cup of Tea in Clackamas! She will be interviewed by fellow member and writing friend, Susan Blackaby. - https://mailchi.mp/c66d168a59ed/oregon-writers-colony-eblast-book-release-jone-rush-macculloch-tilt-april-25-cup-of-tea

Will you be at the 4th Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous event this April 24-26, 2026? While OWC is not involved in the planning or putting on of the event, several OWC members are planning to attend the event and would love to meet you! Please remember to buy your tickets for the workshops on Saturday, April 25th, in advance through their website! Let's help support the creative writing community on the coast! - https://mailchi.mp/692f9366c7bb/oregon-writers-colony-eblast-reminder-4th-annual-rockaway-writers-rendezvous-event-april-24-26-16566755

Verse of Ages is underway with Week 2 of daily word prompts to help inspire your poetry writing! Sharpen your pencil and your wits! Take advantage of the added inspiration that spring brings. Have. At. It.

The prompts for Week 2, April 5-11, are (5) faith, (6) ignite, (7) amaze, (8) harbor, (9) knot, (10) dash, and (11) quake. - https://mailchi.mp/1eec2b76d0fc/oregon-writers-colony-eblast-verse-of-ages-2026-word-prompts-week-2-reminder

Let's celebrate National Poetry Month with OWC's annual Verse of Ages daily poetry prompts! Get ready for a month of word prompts and myriad ways to stretch your imagination! Can YOU write a poem a day?! Go for it! Start writing with us this Wednesday, April 1st, and plan to share your work at an open mic in early May. More details on that event to follow! - https://mailchi.mp/ad21f6469f41/oregon-writers-colony-eblast-april-national-poetry-month-celebrate-annual-verse-of-ages-word-prompts-2026