Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University

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://buff.ly/jZOXP1F.

“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.” – Erin Coughlin Hollowell, Storyknife executive director

Read more about this unique retreat in our latest issue of Soundings: https://buff.ly/2NcXWbX

Join former faculty members Brenda Miller and Rebecca McClanahan for Light and Loss, a free online event on May 12, 1-2 p.m. PT.

Brenda and Rebecca will read from their work, reflect on the craft of writing through difficulty and loss, and offer short writing prompts to help you find your own way into these themes. Learn more and reserve your spot at:
https://buff.ly/TgPXrUa

"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://buff.ly/0uY4FWD

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://bit.ly/rwwSp26.

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

It's Graduation Day!

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

This morning we heard from guest Danielle Duelen.

Tonight, join us in the Scandinavian Center for a reading from yet another special guest, Victoria Chang.

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

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

Tonight we're returning to campus for a reading from faculty members Jennifer Foerster and Scott Nadelson. Join us at 7:30 in the Scandinavian Center!