About Cascadia Writers
(DUES $55/YEAR) Cascadia Writers is a private writers group based in Olympia, Washington and hosted by Carmen Lane. All genres and all skills welcome, but this group is intended for adults only, 21+. We are writers who gather for camaraderie and encouragement and we each focus on our own personal or professional writing projects, whatever that may be. Some writing sessions are held online via Zoom, some are in person. Not sure what to write? Write your 100-word author bio if you don't already have one! Or use a writing prompt to help stimulate creativity, or try free writing.
All members (even prospective members) must use an actual photo of themselves (not an avatar, not a photo of pet or child, etc.), must use their legal name to join (first name is OK), and everyone must RSVP via Meetup. All writers 21+ willing to abide by our operating rules are welcome.
Write With Us
typical online Zoom agenda
by 4:40PM, enter Zoom meeting, check mic/cam, prepare to write
- 4:45PM - INTROS: Round-robin opportunity to introduce yourself to your fellow writers, mention what you are working on or what your goal is for the session, or whatever you wish to share
- 5:00PM - TIMER STARTS: Mics are muted; we write for 1HR
- 6:00PM - TIMER ENDS: Congratulations! Round-robin - opportunity to share how the writing session went for you, then see you next time!
- Space for up to 100 writers
- Join/RSVP via MeetUp
- COST: FREE for members | otherwise, $5 donation
- BRING: pen & paper to write or a pre-charged laptop. Earbuds or earplugs to block conversation, if desired.
typical in-person agenda
Usually at Cutters Point Coffee, 1340 Marvin Rd, Olympia, WA 98516
- 4:30PMish - optional socializing, get coffee, prepare to write
- 4:45PM - INTROs: Round-robin opportunity to introduce yourself to your fellow writers, mention what you are working on or what your goal is for the session, or whatever you wish to share
- 5:00PM - TIMER STARTS: we write for 1HR
- 6:00PM - TIMER ENDS: Congratulations! If you sat at a different table, time to rejoin fellow writers to share how the writing session went for you, chat, take off, or keep writing. See you next time!
- Space for up to 8 writers at our reserved table; other seats available too; all 1st come, 1st serve. OK to sit wherever you prefer.
- Join/RSVP via MeetUp
- COST: FREE for members | otherwise, $5 donation
- BRING: pen & paper to write or a pre-charged laptop. Earbuds or earplugs to block conversation, if desired.
Cascadia Writers Presents...
Anne Curtis
Mark Delaplane
Mark Delaplane
Current project: Poetry chapbook, Ballet of the Golden Trees
A Pacific Northwest poet, Anne Curtis writes poetry that tells stories of the natural world, animals and travel. Much of her writing reflects everyday life, her horses, and nature. Travel experiences also inspire her poetry. She has visited several Himalayan regions and was a Pea
Current project: Poetry chapbook, Ballet of the Golden Trees
A Pacific Northwest poet, Anne Curtis writes poetry that tells stories of the natural world, animals and travel. Much of her writing reflects everyday life, her horses, and nature. Travel experiences also inspire her poetry. She has visited several Himalayan regions and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso. Retired from a career in public health, Anne now devotes much of her time to writing, riding her horse, and volunteering with conservation organizations. She lives in Washington State with her family, two dogs, and a horse named Chutney.
Mark Delaplane
Mark Delaplane
Mark Delaplane
Current project: Lawless Broken Dreams
(Mark's author bio coming soon!)
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Diane Utter
Mark Delaplane
Diane Utter
Current project: a novel
(Diane's author bio coming soon)
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