Welcome to the Spokane Lit Calendar!
Here you will find literary related events happening in and around Spokane.
If you have an event you’d like us to include, please send event information to getlit@ewu.edu.
October 2023
Getting Organized to Revise with a Purpose
Spokane Valley Library Free Words Learn practical tips to help you more effectively plan your revision and transform your manuscript into the book you always dreamed it could be. Presented by Trent Reedy. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Registration is required.
Find out more »Developing an Indie Author Mindset
Free Words Discuss why proper habits are important, why “selling” isn’t a bad word, how to plan for the long haul, how to ignore the noise of negative reviews, and much more. Presented by Colin Conway. Part of 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to attend.
Find out more »Which Comes First: The Character or The Plot
Spokane Valley Library Free Words Discuss two ways to approach your story—by developing a main character and by devising the plot. Presented by John Bladek. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to attend. 509-893-8400
Find out more »Writing Blurbs & Pitches That Sell
Spokane Valley Library Free Words Learn how to craft a stellar pitch through simple and straightforward exercises, teasing out the goal, motivation and conflict of your story to hook agents, publishers and readers. Presented by Asa Maria Bradley. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to attend. 509-893-8400
Find out more »Getting the Most Out of NaNoWriMo
Spokane Valley Library Free Words NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is a month-long exercise in writing on a deadline. Dscuss different preparation methods, along with local and online resources to help you reach your NaNoWriMo goal. Presented by Guy L. Pace. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to attend. 509-893-8400
Find out more »Know Where You Are in the Writing Process
Spokane Valley Library Free Words This workshop examines the five steps in any writing project: Getting the idea, conducting the research, finding the focus, preparing the draft and polishing your work. Discuss the benefits of tackling these tasks in the correct order. Presented by Gordon Jackson. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to…
Find out more »Journalism: Find, Pitch & Write Compelling Stories
Spokane Valley Library Free Words Learn how to sniff out compelling stories to write for newspapers, magazines, or websites within the exciting realms of arts, culture, food and more. Presented by Chey Scott. Part of the 7th Annual Writers Conference. Register to attend. 509-893-8400
Find out more »October 2024
Spokane Is Reading Presents “Perma Red” by Debra Magpie Earling
Spokane is Reading is proud to announce that this year’s community-wide read is Debra Magpie Earling’s novel Perma Red, recently named by The Atlantic Monthly as one of “The Great American Novels.” The novel’s themes include the traditions of the Bitterroot Salish, the challenges of reservation life, the disappearances of Indigenous women, and the motif…
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