Guild presents its annual ‘Let’s Write’ event in Kerby

The Southern Oregon Guild presents the 6th annual Let’s Write Event – A Day of Writing for All Kinds of Writers! This year’s theme is: “Bridging the Gap.” Join six local writers Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Guild Gallery & Art Center, for a series of interactive workshops aimed to inspire your own literary practice! The 2024 Keynote Speaker will be Michael Franklin, poet, spoken-word performer, musician and Illinois Valley resident for the past decade. In his opening keynote address, Michael will pull from his work as a mindfulness facilitator, discussing what it means to tell our stories from a place of non-duality. In addition to his keynote, Michael Franklin will be presenting his workshop “Oratory: Poetry & The Oral Tradition Reimagined with Technology.”
Following the keynote will be three 90-minute sessions, each with a choice of two separate workshops, for a total of six different presentations. Facilitators will provide support while guiding attendees to create their own writing. Workshops include: Bridges & Boundaries, A Generative Poetry Workshop with Laurel Winter; Finding the Words, A Generative Blackout Poetry Workshop with Jennifer Rood; Point of View Workshop, Building the Bridge That Connects Reader to Character with Shelly King; From Micro to Macro, Bridging the Gap Between an Idea and a Story with Barry Vitcov; From Page to Stage, Playwriting with Jay Eklond.
Coffee, lunch and refreshments are included. Event fees are sliding scale $45-$65. This event is open to ages 18+ Scholarships are available. For questions or scholarship inquiries, call 541-592-5019 or email guild@southernoregonguild.org. Registration information can be found at: https://bit.ly/letswrite24. The Guild is located at 24353 Redwood Hwy. Kerby, OR 97531.