A Novel Idea Author Thomas Kohnstamm*

Saturday, May 2 | 4:00 p.m. | Summit High School



Attend the final Novel Idea 2026 event. Join us in Bend on Saturday, May 2 for a free event featuring a discussion with Supersonic author, Thomas Kohnstamm. Tickets are free, but required and can be reserved online, here.

Central Oregon Writer's Guild Networking

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Central Oregon Community College

Network with your fellow writers at monthly workshops and lectures. Guild meetings take place on a monthly basis, where we feature guest speakers, panels, member readers and small group interaction, with topics of interest to writers at all skill levels. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Teen Open Mic Night

Thursday, May 21 | 5:00 p.m. | The Open Arts Center



Share your talents on a supportive stage. Calling all Central Oregon teens! Take the stage every 3rd Thursday at the OAC for a night of creativity and community. Share your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or any other stage-worthy talent in a welcoming, supportive space. Come perform or just cheer on your fellow teen artists! Registration required for performers. This workshop is intended for ages 13-18. Snacks provided. 

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Thursday, May 21 | 6:00 p.m. | SCP Redmond Hotel



Are you ready to build community and share your prose with a vibrant writing community? You're invited to step up to the mic on the third Thursday of the month. Open to all writers, readers, poets, storytellers, and songwriters. Readers are encouraged to arrive early to sign up. Food and drink are available for purchase through the SCP Redmond Hotel.

Quiet Writing Time

Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. | Redmond Library

Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. | Sisters Library



Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company. Join other writers for a drop-in quiet working session in meeting rooms across the county in three library locations. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want.