The Rainier Writing Workshop

The Low-Res MFA in Creative Writing Program at Pacific Lutheran University (@PLUNEWS).

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It's here! Check out our Spring 2024 issue of Soundings for a craft talk by @KelliAgodon, a photo album from #AWP24, and much more.

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#RWW alum Liz Kingsley recently interviewed faculty & alum Kelli Russell Agodon for TriQuarterly Review. Read their discussion about Kelli's new book, Accidental Devotions, at https://t.co/hs807Zqm57.

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“We truly want the women writers to feel supported. Everything is designed so that the women who come to Storyknife walk away believing that they and their work are important.”

Read more about Storyknife in our latest issue of Soundings: https://t.co/KjT86kruTD

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Join former faculty members Brenda Miller and Rebecca McClanahan for Light and Loss, a free online event May 12, 1-2 p.m. PT. They will read from their work, reflect on the craft of writing through loss, and offer writing prompts. Reserve your spot at:
https://t.co/lVT50TlivF

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"I am not advocating creative jail. Constraints should arise organically. From necessity. From children. From time."

Read more about constraint in writing from faculty member Matt Young at https://t.co/XNI23Kn2v5

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We're excited to share the Spring 2026 issue of Soundings! In this issue, you'll find a craft piece by Matt Young, reflections on two Outside Experiences, and a look at Storyknife Writers Retreat. Check it out at https://t.co/Jh9H7voVT5.

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Congratulations to Liz Kingsley (2025), whose poetry manuscript, “Coming Out Hot,” was named a finalist for the 2025 May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize, Bauhan Publishing, LLC.

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It's Graduation Day!

Join us for a reading and graduation ceremony featuring words from faculty member Sequoia Nagamatsu and our director, Rick Barot, among others, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the #PLU Scandinavian Center.

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This morning we heard from guest Danielle Duelen.

Tonight, join us in the #PLU Scandinavian Center for a reading from yet another special guest, @VChangPoet .

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This morning we heard a craft talk from faculty Matt Young.

Join us tonight at the #PLU Scandinavian Center for a reading from alum Jasminne Mendez and graduate Kalehua Kim.

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Tonight we're returning to campus for a reading from faculty members @JenniferEliseF and @ScottNadelson. Join us at 7:30 in the #PLU Scandinavian Center!

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Thanks to Justin St. Germain for the morning talk about what writers can learn from documentaries!

Tonight we're taking a much-needed break. Tomorrow we'll return for a reading from @JenniferEliseF and @ScottNadelson.

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This morning, a faculty panel shared about their writing rituals and how you might find one that works for you.

Join us tonight for a reading in the #PLU Scandinavian Center from our special guest Paul Lisicky.

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@JenniferEliseF gave an excellent craft talk on ecocriticism this morning.

Now, join us this evening for a reading from @infullvelvet and Justin St. Germain in the #PLU Scandinavian Center.

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We enjoyed a morning talk from Brian Teare that will stick with us for days.

Come join us tonight for a reading from April Lawson and Aram Mrjoian.

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Our in-person residency is finally here!

Join us for a free public reading featuring @KelliAgodon and Renee Simms at the #PLU Scandinavian Center TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m.

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RWW25 Day 1

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We're live!

Check out our latest issue of Soundings for a feature on two amazing Outside Experiences and a craft essay from Justin St. Germain.

Link: https://t.co/hFYD2bCJiw

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Our latest issue of Soundings is live! Check it out today to find a craft essay from faculty member Renee Simms, a celebration of recent faculty publications, a photo album, and more. https://t.co/ZXaR0G9Q48

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A HUGE congratulations to #RWW alumna Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the 2024 National Book Award in Poetry for her book Something About Living!

https://t.co/9sZpma8ChX

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Looking for an #MFA program?

Join us TOMORROW for an info session about our low-residency MFA. This webinar is free and will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 3-4 p.m. Pacific Time. Sign up now at https://t.co/rZ7GKaysck

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Join us Thursday, November 14, 3-4 p m., for a special info session about the Rainier Writing Workshop low-residency #MFA. Learn more about faculty, our writing, and how you might join our close-knit community. Sign up for the webinar here: https://t.co/rZ7GKaysck.

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