Congratulations on writing a first draft of your novel! This class provides helpful approaches to evaluate and revise your manuscript with a focus on plot and character development. We’ll consider how to deepen the characte arc by analyzing the protagonist’s needs, desires, wounds, and the internal and external conflicts that deter or promote growth and…

This two-part workshop invites adults with various levels of writing experience to explore the uncanny, spooky, and horrific. We will read samples from impactful authors, use a series of short exercises to stimulate our creative brains, and help each participant begin to craft a spooky story of their own. Reading samples will include excerpts from…

  Join us for an afternoon with Door County songwriter Katie Dahl and Northfield, Minnesota poets Susan Jaret McKinstry and Leslie Schultz as they share songs and poems that celebrate place, memory, and the heartening power of the arts in all of our lives. Clear-eyed and tough-minded, songwriter/playwright Katie Dahl is known for her smart…

Tony Smith and Kathleen Harris host an open mic afternoon for writers of prose. Writers of fiction, essays, memoir, and other forms of prose are welcome to share their work. Each reader will have a strict ten-minute time limit. Hosts recommend that you practice your piece before showing up to know you are within time.…

Dr. Seuss once said, “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” In this age of twitter, text, and blogs, brevity is in. Brevity is not only fun and challenging but it can also improve your writing. In this 5-week workshop, we will explore the art of…

This two-part workshop invites adults with various levels of writing experience to explore the uncanny, spooky, and horrific. We will read samples from impactful authors, use a series of short exercises to stimulate our creative brains, and help each participant begin to craft a spooky story of their own. Reading samples will include excerpts from…

Are you just starting out as a writer? Have you been writing for a while but find it difficult to do on a regular basis? Join teaching artist Robin Sauerwein for this 8-week class to explore your creativity through a variety of writing prompts. Participants will share writing in a fun and supportive environment. This…

Bring family and friends for an afternoon of game! Write On has a wide variety of games and puzzles with a literary or word related theme. (Full list of games below.) Drop in at any time! Games are always available to be enjoyed any time the center is open. CHOOSE FROM THESE GAMES: A Little…

Participants in Write On’s year-long program for women who want to write will share poems, essays, and stories they have written over the past several months. Come celebrate the conclusion of this program and welcome participants in the 2025 program!

Memoir Mondays are free one-hour creative writing sessions designed for seniors, but open to all, who want to share memories to leave as a legacy for family and friends. Do you have stories you want to share but you aren’t sure how to get started? These sessions are perfect for you! Volunteers will provide writing…