Welcome to Writers' Dojo online

Diana Jordan Being Interviewed by Jeff Selin

Portland-based author interviewer takes the other side of the mic to share insights and anecdotes from working with all our favorite writers.

Chatting with Diana Jordan

One of America’s top author interviewers shares insights from behind the scenes with bestselling writers. If you missed her workshops, hear Diana share tips to present your work, speak professionally, and prepare for book tour. >>>

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Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, chats with Chelsea Cain about the writing life and her new bestselling novel Heartsick.

Chelsea Cain & Chuck Palahniuk

Two of Portland's bestselling authors discuss how they met and share insights about their writers' group and the development of Chelsea's new bestseller, Heartsick. Listen to an excerpt online or download the full 15-minute podcast. >>>

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Kim performed his poem Writers' Dojo for us at our launch party on 1/12/08 to a crowd of about 130 writers.

Poem by Kim Stafford

Poet, professor, musician and Director of the William Stafford Studio. Kim shared his indelible creativity with us in a poem about Writers' Dojo. >>>

the place

the blog

weekly drop-in events

Sundays open house.
1-4pm. Writers are encouraged to explore the dojo, to network, and to use our resources.
Marketing Mondays.
11-2pm. Writers bring their plans, deadlines and determination to publish.

special thanks

About our contributors, sponsors, and friends.

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upcoming projects

Summer Launch:
Websites for Writers

Imagine an affordable CMS site, custom designed to your style by an award winning artist. CMS (Content Management System) means you can easily update it from any online computer. Flash sites also will be available.

If you need a site or some online help and want to be part of the beta launch, please drop us a line. (For writers only.)

community support

Please help us support these valuable organizations.