As the NFL draft takes place just south of us in Green Bay, we are pleased to present our own draft. Have you ever read a book and wondered if it just came to the writer that way? Hear from local poets, novelists, essayists, and more as they share their first drafts and discuss the…

“Baby shoes for sale. Never worn.” — anonymous, apocryphally attributed to Ernest Hemingway In this generative workshop, participants will draw inspiration from micro-flash essay and micro-fiction examples such as 100-Word Love Stories, Tiny Truths, and prose poems to write their own creative nonfiction micros. Together we’ll discuss the work that micro essays do–looking at use…

Have questions about applying for a residency? Join Founding and Artistic Director Jerod Santek for a presentation on the residency program and walk-through of the application process. There will be ample time for questions.  This session is presented via Zoom. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants will be sent a link to join…

Have questions about applying for a residency? Join Founding and Artistic Director Jerod Santek for a presentation on the residency program and walk-through of the application process. There will be ample time for questions.  This session is presented via Zoom. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants will be sent a link to join…

Have questions about applying for a residency? Join Founding and Artistic Director Jerod Santek for a presentation on the residency program and walk-through of the application process. There will be ample time for questions.  This session is presented via Zoom. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants will be sent a link to join…

Telling stories is something that we all do. Storytelling is a wonderful way to think about who you are, what you have done, and what is next for you in your life. Think of it as an organized reflection on your life. Prompts and presentations will stimulate memories and, together, we will write and tell…

Telling stories is something that we all do. Storytelling is a wonderful way to think about who you are, what you have done, and what is next for you in your life. Think of it as an organized reflection on your life. Prompts and presentations will stimulate memories and, together, we will write and tell…

Telling stories is something that we all do. Storytelling is a wonderful way to think about who you are, what you have done, and what is next for you in your life. Think of it as an organized reflection on your life. Prompts and presentations will stimulate memories and, together, we will write and tell…

FOR WRITERS GOING INTO 6TH – 8TH GRADES IN FALL In this in-depth writing workshop, students will explore different research elements that will challenge them to craft a character-driven story. Both fiction and non-fiction require research. Even when creating a character that captures your reader’s attention, there are unique behaviors and traits that make your…

FOR WRITERS ENTERING GRADES 3 – 5 IN FALL This writing workshop is designed to get students excited about writing and reading. In this workshop, we will focus on writing a story based on our imagination. The goal is to create a memoriable character. In order to accomplish this goal, students will explore unique voices,…