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Credible Writing Workshop with Candace Simar
Credible Writing Workshop with Candace Simar
Jackpine Writers’ Bloc Writers’ Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 Noon
Jack Pines Resort, 53014 State Highway 34, Osage (located 9 miles west of Park Rapids and 1 mile west of Osage])
Cost: $60
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CREDIBLE WRITING—What is it?
Everyone wants to share brilliant words with readers across the world. But what makes writing good? How does a writer find the words that will draw the reader into his world? This multi-genre class investigates the key elements of good writing by studying examples from published works and excerpts from this year’s Talking Stick. Join the fun and elevate your skills in creating credible writing. This year, the Talking Stick 34's first and second place winners are invited to participate in a panel discussion concerning their inspiration and writing process. Time will be allowed for questions from the audience. The panel will be the last 30 minutes of the workshop.
The workshop will run from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The Workshop cost includes lunch at noon.
Candace Simar lives in Pequot Lakes and began her writing career after attending a Jackpine Writers' Bloc workshop in 1999. Candace writes historical fiction set in Minnesota and North Dakota. Candace has been blessed with awards from Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, Laura Awards in short fiction, Midwest Book Awards, Will Rogers Gold Medallion, and Western Fictioneers, as well as regional awards. She is a grateful recipient of Five Wings Grant funds. Learn more about her work at www.candacesimar.com.
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YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP. Please email Sharon Harris at sharrick1@wcta.net to sign up. Phone 218-732-3782 if questions. Be sure to include your name and mailing address, phone number, and email address. Make your $60 check out to Jackpine Writers' Bloc and mail it to: Sharon Harris, 13320 149th Ave, Menahga MN 56464.
This workshop will be limited to the first 35 participants and then put names on a waiting list.
Writing Workshop with Hallock Author Jeanne Cooney September 14
Register for this writing workshop with Hallock author Jeanne Cooney. The workshop will be held on September 14.
BAAC Writers Group in Bagley on Jan 4 at 5:30 PM
Bring in the New Year
the Write Way!
The BAAC writers group will gather Thursday eve, Jan. 4th at 5:30 at the Bagley Library with a little extra twist. It’s a New Year after all!
At the Area Writer’s group led by Clearbrook’s Ann Marie Newman, they don’t always just write. Writing at these gatherings is sometimes just great fun and games. They do really write stuff, some come for the fun and to hear what others come up with.
On January 4, there will be word prompts but also the art on display will be used as prompts. It is “IIlustrated Life and Times: A Tallgrass Prairie Story” (Artist, Cindy Kolling). Ann Marie has led this kind of activity at other art exhibits. Written pieces can be put into a notebook and left there to be shared as part of the exhibit.
And there will be homemade soup. If you are interested, bring a pot of soup or a few extras like crackers or cookies.
All Writers and Friends: Gather! Bring in the New Year on Thursday, January 4th 5:30 p.m.at the Bagley Library for Homemade Soup and Wild Word Fun.