Thriller writer and master teacher John Reed will lead a three-month series of writing workshops at Springfield Library!
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Q&A with Eric Witchey: Part 3
This is a part of a seven part Q&A with Eric Witchey, interviewed by M.K. Martin. To see the introduction to this craft talk series click here. To read Part 2 click here. M.K. Martin: What is your favorite scene that you wrote and why? Eric Witchey: Wow… I have no idea. Of the many thousands […]
Q&A with Eric Witchey: Part 2
This is a part of a seven part Q&A with Eric Witchey, interviewed by M.K. Martin. To see the introduction to this craft talk series click here. To read Part 1 click here. M.K Martin: How do you use character(s) to drive the story? Eric Witchey: This is a hard question. I hear two questions. […]
Q&A with Eric Witchey: Part 1
This is a part of a seven part Q&A with Eric Witchey, interviewed by M.K. Martin. To see the introduction to this craft talk series click here. M.K. Martin: Several of the Fiction Fluency Seminars, for example “Characters are what they do” and “Character lives, desires, & conflict” focus on the character. Why is character […]
Q&A with Eric Witchey: an Introduction
Wordcrafters is pleased to present a series of craft articles to supplement our Fiction Fluency Seminars lead by noted author and instructor, Eric Witchey. This series is a taken from Eric’s interview with author and Wordcraftian, M.K. Martin. Eric’s insightful classes are a popular staple of writing conferences and workshops around the Pacific Northwest, nicknamed […]
February Reading Like a Writer with Kristin J. Ammerman and Justin Tindel
February 21 – Kristin J. Ammerman and Justin Tindel discuss Red Rising by Pierce Brown
2018 YWC Story Sparks
Young writers, are you looking for some inspiration for the 2018 Young Writer’s Short Fiction Contest? Check out our Story Sparks to get the fire started with your narrative tale! Teachers, want some resources to inspire your students for the contest and beyond? See accompanying worksheets and prompt slides for each Story Spark. Have an […]
Literary Mixer @Sam Bond's Brewing
Join us February 20, 2018 at Sam Bond’s Brewing (the Foundry) for a Literary Mixer. Have a beer, connect with other writers, and shoot the literary breeze. For every pint purchased from 6-10 PM, $1 will be graciously donated by Sam Bond’s to Wordcrafters in Eugene to support our community education programs. This event is […]
Free Library Workshop with Eric Witchey!
Make ’em Laugh; Make ’em Cry: Emotion-driven Fiction Whether long or short, every good story’s success hinges on its ability to evoke emotion in the reader. Of course, if the reader is to feel because of the story, the characters in the story must demonstrate their emotions. Award winning author and celebrated teacher Eric Witchey […]