We have more than 70 writers signed up for the 2009 Write-a-thon. Eileen Gunn, Michael Swanwick, Cat Rambo, Louise Marley, Rachel Swirsky, Nisi Shawl, and a host of others will be writing for donations from June 21 through July 31. Support Clarion West by sponsoring them as they reach their writing goals.

Almost 60 writers took part in our 2008 Write-a-thon. Paul Park, Eileen Gunn, Lisa Tuttle, Michael Swanwick, Nisi Shawl, Cat Rambo, Steve Miller, Amy Thomson, and a host of others from all our graduating classes wrote for donations from June 22 through August 1. Together they created an immense amount of fiction and raised more than $10,000 in donations. While Clarion West is still basking in the glow of these accomplishments you can view the collaboration several Write-a-thon participants put together here.  Read more »

In celebration of our 25th consecutive workshop, Amazon is donating one dollar to Clarion West for every dollar we receive from individuals, corporations, government offices, charitable foundations, and special events—up to $25,000. We have until October 31, 2009 to raise $25,000; Amazon’s grant can double that to $50,000.

If you'd like to make a donation to Clarion West for Amazon to match, visit our Donate page.  Read more »

Due to the swift and generous response of the SF community, we have now received enough money to replace the four student laptops stolen July 4 from rooms at the Clarion West residence. Thank you all so much for your very timely help. We'd especially like to thank Jay Lake, Cory Doctorow, and the many other blogger/donors for their generosity and for alerting others to the need for money and laptops.  Read more »

We just received a $1,500 grant from King County’s 4Culture Sustaining Support program. Kate Schaefer, Acting Development Director, says that while individual donations are the core of Clarion West’s support, “this kind of grant is important, too.  Read more »