To write, we need to read; every time we read, we become better writers. Classic literature, translated work, poetry, plays — all of it can inform our writing. Even if we don’t like what we’re reading, we can learn what doesn’t work. Participants will be encouraged to tap back into the joy they felt in childhood,…

The Second Annual Door County Writer and Book Fair presents dozens of writers who live in or have significant ties to Door County. Writers include novelists, poets, memoirists, song writers, playwrights, children’s picture book authors, and more. Readings and conversations with writers will take place throughout the day. PARTICIPATING AUTHORS CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Sally Collins   …

A new spin on ekphrasis! We take our Art/Speaks program to discover inspiration from other art forms. In this series, we are pleased to partner with Third Avenue PlayWorks to present a free creative lab following the pay-what-you-can premiere of each play in their season. Sessions will be lead by Write On volunteers.   About…

Artist James Mihaley returns to Write On to offer his popular creativity retreat designed to get you writing! Do you know in your heart that you’re a writer but have never pursued the dream?  Or are you a seasoned writer who is struggling a bit, wondering if you’ve lost your creative spark?  Join us for…

A new spin on ekphrasis! We take our Art/Speaks program to discover inspiration from other art forms. In this series, we are pleased to partner with Third Avenue PlayWorks to present a free creative lab following the pay-what-you-can premiere of each play in their season. Sessions will be lead by Write On volunteers. About Art/Speaks:…

The 10th annual Washington Island Literary Festival present Cara Black, Andrew J. Graf, Marie Mutsuki Mockett, Michael Torres, and Cara Black. Saturday, September 17, all day.

This workshop, led by writer-in-residence Naomi Asaturyan, will be a dedicated space to explore writing from personal experience and memory. No prior writing experience is necessary. We’ll sit down together and with a few prompts from the teaching artist, we will begin writing. At the end of the session, participants will be invited to share…

A special event exclusively for Write On members! PROSE & POETRY READING WITH LAN SAMANTHA CHANG, NAN COHEN, AND KYOKO MORI Our members are the key to our success and we are so grateful for your support. As a way of saying thank you, we present a series of readings with nationally acclaimed artists that…

FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED WRITERS: CREATE IN RESPONSE TO ART Write On, Door County is pleased to partner with Kress Pavilion on Art/Speaks, a free writing lab encouraging people to write in response to the images on exhibit. Led by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill, these 60-minute writing activities are perfect for both…

  Our cast of award-winning and acclaimed writers will explore how we welcome the unexpected into our lives. Participants are invited to take part in all three days or may choose to attend just one or two days. We are proud to have the following writers join us for this year’s Festival: Thursday, September 21:…