Student Writing Competition

Wordcrafters announces the first writing competition for students sponsored by the University of Oregon Bookstore. All elementary, middle, and high school students in students in Lane County, Oregon are eligible whether they attend public, private, or home school. The contest review panel will select three winners from each academic level. Click here for more details. Continue reading →

Myrlin Hepworth and Teen Poetry!

. Poet and Performance Artist Myrlin Hepworth will hold two poetry workshops for teens at the Wordcrafters Conference in Eugene March, 2014. Details are still forthcoming, but at this writing it appears that he will hold a workshop for middle school kids and one for high schoolers, to be followed by a Poetry Slam open to … Continue reading →

Terry Brooks will be at the conference!

Bestselling fantasy author Terry Brooks will be speaking at the Wordcrafters in Eugene Conference in March, 2014. The author of many New York Times bestselling books, beginning with The Sword of Shannara series, Terry has much to share about writing, designing a series, crafting characters and more. Continue reading →

YA workshop with author Cidney Swanson

YA author Cidney Swanson will hold a 3-hour workshop on August 9, from 9am-noon on Friday, August 9, followed by a half-hour of “Ask Me Anything.” If you’re writing for the Young Adult market, this is a hands-on workshop you shouldn’t miss. Space is limited. Register here. Continue reading →

Elizabeth George to Speak at the Conference

Elizabeth George, known for her Inspector Lynley British crime novels, is scheduled to be a keynote presenter and teacher at the 2014 conference. Most of Elizabeth’s books have been filmed by the BBC and air regularly on PBS’s Mystery. Elizabeth knows the craft of fiction, and is generous in sharing her knowledge and experience. We’re … Continue reading →