We Love Writing

Bent is a queer writing institute, but we're more than just a school. We're a community of poets, storytellers, teachers, and performers. Our learning model redefines the study of writing, based on the radical notion that queer stories and voices must be heard. We write to have fun. We write to come out. We write to remember. Some of us make writing our career path, but more importantly, many of us use writing as a lifeline.

We can't wait to meet you.

Writer: Metaphor

Title: The Hips of a Secret

The goal was for it to be perfect.
Almost real, almost pulsing, almost beating.
You asked about it today-
my heart locked away in the garage.

This Month's Podcast Features:
Imani Sims, Anna Lenau,
and Finn Cottom.

This month we hear more highlights from the 2011 Bent Mentor Showcase!

Bent Benefit! | Dec 2nd @ 9pm
Cost: $10 -$12

Andrea Gibson, Tara Hardy, Youthspeaks

Andrea Gibson @ The Fremont Abbey Arts Center
w/ members of Youth Speaks Seattle and Tara Hardy

Bent Upcoming Classes and Workshops

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Bent is a writing institute designed for queer writers of all levels, from beginning poets to advanced short story writers. The low-impact, supportive environment encourages all participants to take the risks necessary for their writing to grow. See current class and workshop offerings here.

February Classes

  • General Writing
  • Performance Poetry
  • Poetry on the Page
  • Six Months of Sci/Fi and Fantasy