When: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22
Where: Wordcrafters Studio, 436 Charnelton St., Ste. 100, Eugene, OR 97401
Details: The Be Writing Festival is more than just a conference–it’s a collaborative, heart-centered day for writers of all genres and levels. Spend the day in community with writers, words, and chocolate!
What Awaits You at Be Writing
-Mini-Lessons That Pack a Punch
-Five expert writers (including our keynote speaker, Grant Faulkner) will share short, useful craft talks filled with juicy tips, ending with prompts to ignite your imagination.
-Focused Writing Sessions
-Craft Lab Consultations
-Delicious Food and Treats
-Enjoy a catered lunch, snacks, and refreshments—including chocolate!—to keep your energy flowing.
-A Day For You
Cost: Pay From Your Heart: $149-$249
Information: Register here: https://wordcrafters.app.
Our Most Excellent Speakers
Grant Faulkner
Our keynote speaker, Grant Faulkner (he/him), is the co-founder of 100 Word Story, co-host of the Write-minded podcast, and an Executive Producer of the upcoming TV show, America’s Next Great Author.
Melissa Hart
Melissa Hart (she/her) is the author of two memoirs for adults–Gringa and Wild Within–and Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens (Sasquatch, 2019) plus the award-winning middle-grade novel, Avenging the Owl (Sky Pony, 2016).
Patricia Crisafulli
Patricia Crisafulli (she/her) is an award-winning author with a New York Times Bestseller to her credit. Her first novel was The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor, followed by The Secrets of Still Waters Chasm.
Dante Zuniga-West
Dante Zúñiga-West (he/him) is a storyteller who lives in the coastal mountain range of Oregon. He’s the author of the novel Rumble Young Man Rumble (2014, Zharmae Press) and founder of the Oregon-based writing collective known as The Stonecutters Union.
