What we’re about
This is the unofficial Meetup group for Hugo House, a nonprofit that aims to open the literary world to everyone who loves books or has the drive to write. Hugo House hosts a wide range of writing classes and other literary programming throughout the year. Find out more at https://hugohouse.org/.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, Hugo House hosts Book Bar. This is a casual environment where you can work on your creative projects, connect with fellow writers, and grab a drink / snacks!
On Saturday mornings, the group will read essays by a famous author and discuss. Past essayists covered include David Foster Wallace, Joan Didion, and Ursula K. Le Guin. You don't have to come with any prior knowledge or reading, but basic context for the author's work will probably improve the experience.
We hope you will join our writing community!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- hugo house book barHugo House, Seattle, WA
hugo house book bar is a casual community hangout for writers and other lovers of literature. imagine a cozy, modern space with affordable drinks and snacks. and there's no cover! it's the perfect space to finally lose yourself in that novel you bought three months ago, or finally overcome that stubborn case of writer's block.
plus, it's a great place to connect with other seattle writers. maybe you'll even find a cool new writing group. just in time for nanowrimo season...
we'd love to be your secret hangout spot. book bar is open 5-9 pm tuesday-thursday, unless there's a conflicting event on the hugo house calendar. feel free to drop in any time.
- hugo house book barHugo House, Seattle, WA
hugo house book bar is a casual community hangout for writers and other lovers of literature. imagine a cozy, modern space with affordable drinks and snacks. and there's no cover! it's the perfect space to finally lose yourself in that novel you bought three months ago, or finally overcome that stubborn case of writer's block.
plus, it's a great place to connect with other seattle writers. maybe you'll even find a cool new writing group. just in time for nanowrimo season...
we'd love to be your secret hangout spot. book bar is open 5-9 pm tuesday-thursday, unless there's a conflicting event on the hugo house calendar. feel free to drop in any time.
- aspiring essayists reading clubWunderground Cafe, Seattle, WA
on saturday mornings, the aspiring essayists reading club will read and discuss the work of a great essayist. our focus is personal essays and craft essays. we will read the essays during the meetup, so no prior reading is required! however, basic prior knowledge about the author may improve the experience.
we will cover both older and contemporary essayists— past entries include jia tolentino, david foster wallace, and ursula k. le guin. while this group is primarily designed for writers trying to improve their craft, all essay enthusiasts are welcome!
if you would like to take the energy from this group into your writing process, please join us at hugo house book bar (tuesday, wednesday, and thursday evenings) for our drop-in writing hangouts. we hope to see you there!
upcoming essayists
11/2: zadie smith
11/9: e.b. white
11/16: tbd
11/23: tbd
11/30: thanksgiving weekend
12/7: tbd
12/14: tbd
