Wordcrafters is a 501(c)3 nonprofit literary arts organization celebrating more than a decade of helping writers find their voice and tell their story.
Wordcrafters offers classes, workshops, and community gatherings for adults and youth–including story weekend writing retreats, creative writing summer camps, workshops for youth and adults, and a short story contest open to all Lane County young writers.
“So glad to have found Wordcrafters. These are my people. 🙂”
Elli
Write Your Way Forward
“I am so glad to have this group as a resource!”
Holli Hebl
Be Writing Festival
“So welcoming and friendly!”
Peter Dudley
Winterlude
“Wordcrafters was well organized, welcoming, and informing. I put lots of good words on the page and have new ideas to put into practice.
Jaimee
Be Writing Festival
"I love the depth and breadth of the programs. Wordcrafters continues to make an important contribution to local writers."
Elizabeth
June 15, 2020.
“I was really nervous to come because I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t feel weird or left out at all. I learned some good tips + have new ideas to try.”
Lindy
Be Writing Festival
“Very well organized. Great speakers and food and chocolate--excellent mix! And time to write. What more could we ask for?!”
Rachel
Be Writing Festival
“Jeaux and Daryll Lynne are dedicated writers and inspiring, compassionate instructors. Kudos to each of them for all their efforts to provide helpful classes and opportunities to support young and older writers.”
Liane
Write Your D*mn Book
“This is a great venue with high-quality education.”
Nicole Grant
Mystery Within a Mystery workshop
“Camaraderie and chocolate!"
Valerie Ihsan
Wordcrafters participant
“I highly recommend it!”
Hazel Robin
Wordcrafters participant
“Wordcrafters is a home for writers, it's the place to bring your crazy writer's brain and feel yourself among kindred spirits.”
Flora Winters
November 14, 2023.
“Amazing, inspiring, exceeded expectations.”
Anonymous participant
Be Writing Festival
“I found the Wordcrafters environment to be positive and helpful on my writing journey. Thank you for creating this space and community.”
Sarah
Be Writing Festival
“If you love to write, become a member of Wordcrafters.”
Jill
Be Writing Festival
"Wordcrafters is a wonderful place"
Patricia Crisafulli
December 20, 2024.
“I’m new to the area and have now been to two workshops here. It’s been very helpful in making this home.”
Anonymous participant
Be Writing Festival
“It’s life-changing for new writers! Especially neurodivergent writers--the space is very accommodating and supportive.”
Jesse
Plot Your Novel workshop
“Join up! Such an inviting space. It’s a game changer for me to have a writing community in-person.”
Regina Allen
Winterlude
“Great place to meet and commune with other weird people (aka authors)”
Andy Conner
Wordcrafters participant
“Thank you for being an empowering, affirming + safe place for creatives.”
Anonymous participant
Be Writing Festival
“I LOVE WORDCRAFTERS. You are the place for all writers and the ambitions and dreams we hold in our hearts.”
Patricia Crisafulli
Wordcrafters instructor and participant
“This is a great organization for learning to improve your skills as a writer, and make connections with like-minded people.”
Kaye Dean Lenox
January 1, 2023.
"Try it. It's fun."
Anonymous chocolate lover
Wordcrafters participant
"I love Wordcrafters! The classes I’ve taken at Wordcrafters have opened a new horizon in my life. I meet people I admire and like, and I get out of my home. It's so stimulating and fun. Before Wordcrafters I felt depressed and isolated but that feeling has disappeared. I feel so grateful that a girlfriend told me about it.”
Ellen
June 24, 2018.
"Wordcrafters is well organized, a great organization, and a super resource for writers and aspiring writers."
Barb
Wordcrafters participant
“Excellent instructors/coaches”
Anonymous chocolate lover
November 14, 2024.
“I recommend the instructors and classes to others who want to improve their writing skills."
Cheryl Landes
Wordcrafters participant
“I tell people all the time about how relaxing and inspiring it is-great for any person at any stage.”
Kerin Claeson
Mystery Within a Mystery workshop
"I’m so grateful for the services you provide to writers. I will be back, for sure!"
Ruby Lee Cornelius
December 9, 2020.
“You guys are great! :)”
Amanda Bird
Wordcrafters participant
"Wordcrafters is a great organization for instruction and community around the craft of writing in Eugene."
Jeffree Morel
October 1, 2023.
“Wordcrafters is so helpful! Not just for classes, but to be in a room of other folks working on creating things. There is something so generative and good for the creative soul to be among other makers. It helps you get things done, and it helps you see yourself as a writer, which is half of the battle.”
Leah
Wordcrafters participant
"Wordcrafters gives the little push we all know we need."
Rachel Ulrich
Wordcrafters participant
"With each class I take away valuable new skills that are immediately applicable to my works in progress. Thank you!"
Sandra
July 16, 2018.
"Wordcrafters is wonderful! Thank you for doing what you do. Wordcrafters is wonderfully supportive of all writers from beginning through expert."
Mark
January 21, 2021.
“Support Wordcrafters because they support writers of all ages. Writing is fundamental, and creativity is a key to change.”
Jill Sager
Be Writing Festival
"You’ll get the knowledge you CRAVE! Writers of all styles and skills will benefit from these programs."
Eric Braman
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