The mission of The Nature of Words is to strengthen and support the literary arts and humanities in Oregon and the Northwest through community interaction with acclaimed authors and through creative writing programs for students and adults.
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Spring Words Without Walls Workshops
Cascades Academy,
Pilot Butte Middle School,
Bend High,
Pioneer Alternative High School,
Shepherd's House,
C.O.I.C Alternative Education Program,
Caldera Arts, and Sisters Middle School
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Creative Writing Programs
The Nature of Words offers the following year-round creative writing programs for youth and adults:
Rising Star Creative Writing Competition - Winners will be announced by June 10, 2013
Annual Literary Festival
November 6 - 10, 2013
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from the 2012 festival
