The Feedback Machine

Wow, the one week mark is approaching since this somewhat obscure blog was posted. We've learned that basically the writers are legion who want a dedicated, quiet, creative space connected to the literary community here in PDX. The emails and comments continue to gain momentum in my inbox. Please keep them coming. And please use those little surveys.

Many of you have noted that the survey function is often not working. Sorry about that. Please refresh, try again. It's a new, free tool on Blogger and I think they're still working out some kinks.

Meanwhile, the marketing research continues. We're compiling a report on the 10 hottest Writers Rooms across the country and trying to interview the minds behind scenes in each location for feedback and support.

Writer Room Tour

I started communicating with folks in writer rooms around the country. Soon I'll take the national tour to interview the owners and operators. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, here's a great article from The NY Times on the popularity and success of rooms in New York.

Other cities have writers rooms

Here are just a few links to other writers rooms. A little online searching reveals dozens more. Only, not in Portland.

Minneapolis
www.loft.org/

Santa Monica
www.theofficeonline.com

Chicago
www.uptownwritersspace.com

Boston
www.writersroomofboston.org

New York City
www.writersroom.org