Question 1

What exactly is HOCUS?

Accepted Answer

HOCUS stands for the Hermetic Order of Clandestine Urban Scribes. We are Portland's best-publicized secret society, and we believe that creativity is magic. Tongue-in-cheek literary rituals at our live events somehow manage to become deeply profound when coupled with candlelight and chanting.

Question 2

What kind of readers do you present?

Accepted Answer

We take anonymous submissions and vote on our favorites, attempting to create a cohesive program. Past readers have included Oregon Book Award Finalists, Literary Arts Fellows, Pushcart Prize nominees, and first-timers. We only care about the quality of the submission.

Question 3

How can I submit work to HOCUS?

Accepted Answer

The best way to keep up with what we're doing is to sign up for our newsletter at www.hocus.ink. You'll receive a monthly newsletter that details the doings of the HOCUS staff and be the first to be notified of upcoming events, including submission windows.

Question 4

I can't come to this reading. When is the next one?

Accepted Answer

We present three readings a year. The best way to keep up with what we're doing is to sign up for our newsletter at www.hocus.ink.

Live Reading: MAJOR ARCANA