Rising Star Writing Competition Entries Due in One Month; 2012 Judges Announced
Judges for the 2012 competition are (above, left to right) Kim Cooper-Findling, Kevin Max and Ellen Welcker.
The deadline for submissions is March 10 for emerging writers ages 15 and higher.
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The Shepherd's House Writers to Read Their Poetry February 24th
Residents of men's shelter will read work produced in an ongoing series of The Nature of Words' creative writing workshops.
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New Grants Support Creative Writing Programs for Youth
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Herbert A. Templeton Foundation award funds to support Words Without Walls and The Storefront Project. These initial 2012 grants follow a banner year for grants in 2011.
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Four New Members Join The Nature of Words Board of Directors
New Directors join the Board, including (from top left clockwise): Kristee Chick, Broc Stenman, Kristin Kovalik and Max Merrill. All will serve three-year terms.
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Author Pam Houston and Folk Singer Emma Hill to Appear in Bend February 12
The evening of letters and notes is a benefit for The Nature of Words. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event, titled "Wild Hearts," starts at 7:00 p.m.
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Author Ellen Waterston to Read and Artist John Hillmer to Host Art Exhibit at January 25th Reception
Waterston will launch her latest book, "Cold Snap," and Hillmer will exhibit his award-winning art. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Nature of Words to Offer Adult Haiku Class
The popular five-week series, Level II, starts January 19th, with instructor Jeb Barton.
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Ellen Waterston's The Story You Came To Tell Workshop Starts January 17th
Seven-session series helps writers explore fiction, literary nonfiction and poetry with emphasis on the relationship of fiction and nonfiction. First-time writers and those with ongoing projects welcome!
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The Nature of Words Launches Search for New Executive Director
Founder and Executive Director Ellen Waterston will assist in transition and remain active in Central Oregon's literary arts community, including supporting conceptualization of proposed MFA in Creative Writing to be offered by OSU-Cascades.
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The Nature of Words Announces Sponsorship of Online Literary Journal "torches n' pitchforks"
Literary journal, founded in 2008 by Crook County High School instructor Jim Churchill-Dicks, features writing by Central Oregon teens. Students are invited to submit work.
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