Re-ignite your writing at a day of cozy creativity
Are you feeling a bit stuck in your writing?
If you’re a writer whose words went into hibernation along with the sun and clear skies, you’re not alone. It can be hard to find the motivation to write during short, dreary days. The holiday hustle can be draining.
If your inspiration is hiding under a pile of blankets, and you’ve been unable to lure it out with chocolate, long walks in the brisk air, or even dramatic readings of your work to your houseplants, don’t despair. Stop waiting for a flash of inspiration, binge-watching shows, or doom scrolling through social media.
Instead, shuffle down to Winterlude (in your PJs if you must) to shake off the chill and spark your creativity in a warm, friendly environment. At Winterlude, you’ll find a cozy daylong writing retreat where you can dive back into your stories. With prompts, community support, and plenty of hot cocoa, you’ll find the warmth and inspiration you need to turn your dreams of writing into reality.
What you can expect at Winderlude:
Inspiring writing prompts: Banish the blank page and spark your creativity with fun and engaging prompts using the Story Engine card deck.
Fellowship and support: Write alongside fellow wordsmiths who understand the struggle and whose presence and support will boost your confidence.
Structured writing sessions: Enjoy focused writing time with dedicated blocks to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard.
Cozy atmosphere: Savor hot drinks and snacks while you write–because creativity is best served with a side of cocoa–in our warm and welcoming studio space.
Takeaway tools: Leave with fresh ideas, new friends, and the motivation to continue your writing journey.
How Winterlude is structured:
The day will be divided into inspiring writing sessions, interspersed with breaks for snacks, stretching, lunch, and sharing ideas and story snippets.
10 am to 1 pm: Explanation of the Story Engine card deck (which you don’t even have to use!), plus three 45-minute writing sessions.
1-2 pm: Lunch! Bring your own lunch or give us your order from Cafe Yumm! and we’ll get it for you. Connect and chat with other writers.
2-4 pm: Two more 45-minute writing sessions.
At Winterlude, you’ll find a welcoming space to explore your writing in a relaxed environment, where laughter, creativity, and chocolate go hand in hand.
Whether you’re a newbie writer or a seasoned pro, Winterlude will help you unlock your creativity. This structured write-in offers a perfect blend of focused writing time and opportunities to connect with other writers in a supportive and friendly environment.
Join us for a day of inspiration, creative rejuvenation, and community at the Winderlude write-in.
Saturday, December 28
10 am to 4 pm
In-person at the Wordcrafters studio
436 Charnelton St. Ste 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Cost
Wordcrafters member special! – $39
Access: $59 – if you have limited access to funds
Sustainer: $79 – the actual cost of this program
Patron: $99 – if you have more access to wealth/resources and can support others who need to pay less
Bring your own lunch or add $15 for lunch from Cafe Yumm!
Choose the ticket price that best reflects your financial capacity. We trust you to discern your financial situation and your level of need or ability to give to others with less access to wealth.
Learn more about our Pay From Your Heart Pricing.
We want everyone to have access to our writing programs. If you need additional support, please complete our scholarship request form.
Wordcrafters members save 10% on this and other events and classes.
Click here to learn about becoming a Wordcrafter.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Masks are optional. Please stay home if you’re unwell with any upper respiratory illness.
Your facilitators
Daryll Lynne Evans (she/her) began her writing career as a playwright with the Performing Arts Conservatory in Colorado, but has since turned to fiction and screenwriting. She has an MFA in fiction from Purdue University, and can happily dive deep into literary fiction, but her true heart is in Sci-Fi Fantasy stories, especially the giant door-stopper tomes. She has presented workshops for the Willamette Writers Conference, The South Coast Writers Conference, and Wordcrafters Conference. She teaches writing workshops for adults and teens.
Jeaux Bartlett (they/them or xe/xem) is a writer and teacher living in Eugene, Oregon. Jeaux has published several books and online courses focused on personal growth, and their work has appeared in the Register Guard, Lane Monthly, Rochester insider, and Nature’s Wisdom, among other publications.
Jeaux is a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist, a National Spiritualist Teacher, and a Reiki Master Teacher. Jeaux enjoys writing about overcoming loss and adversity, and learning to trust yourself again.
Jeaux is currently working on Unintentional Community, their third autofiction novel. They’re a genre-bending writer whose work explores nature, healing, and the body, and they believe, deeply, in the power of story to transform and connect.
When they are not writing, Jeaux enjoys playing with natural dyes, knitting, and building a writing camp in the woods.
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