2025 Wordcrafters Write-a-Thon Fundraiser

Unleash Your Words. Feel the Power of Story. Fund the Future.

This spring, join the Wordcrafters Write-a-thon and make your words count!

Set a writing goal—whether the total number of hours, days, pages or words—and rally your friends and family to pledge their support.

Funds raised go toward Wordcrafters’ programs to empower writers, amplify diverse voices, and make storytelling accessible to everyone who wants to be a writer. Whether you’re drafting a novel, writing a memoir, journaling, or penning poetry, your words can help change lives.

At Wordcrafters, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling—stories connect us, heal us, and inspire us to make the world a better place. Your participation fuels programs that increase access to writing, elevate marginalized voices, and build a stronger literary community.

Plus, during troubled times when it feels like your voice may not count for all that much, creating art (writing is literary art) is a time-honored form of resistance.

How to Participate

1️⃣ Sign Up – Register as a writer and set your writing goal (e.g., 10,000 words, 30 days of writing, or 10 hours of writing) and your fundraising goal (no minimums).
2️⃣ Gather Support – Ask your friends and family to sponsor you per word/hour/page/day of writing—or give a flat donation (we’ll give you templates and graphics to use).
3️⃣ Write! – Throughout the Write-a-thon, track your progress, share updates, and stretch toward your goal!
4️⃣ Celebrate – Wrap up with a writing showcase fundraising event where you can share your writing!

Why Now? Why You?

Stories heal, connect, and inspire. Right now, the world needs your voice.

By participating, you’ll not only boost your writing practice but also support Wordcrafters’ mission to provide creative writing workshops, classes, and resources for all writers—especially those whose voices are often not heard.

With your help, we can ensure everyone has the opportunity to tell their story—and make sure they have the tools to do it well.

Prizes & Incentives

🎉 Raise $100 – Get a Wordcrafters Journal
🎉 Raise $250 – Get a Wordcrafters Mug

Key Dates

📅 Registration opens – NOW!
📅 Write-a-thon starts – Friday, March 14 (National Write Your Story Day!)
📅 Write-a-thon ends – Sunday, April 13
📅 Final Celebration Event – Sunday, May 4, 3-5 pm in the Wordcrafters studio

Writing Support

From finding folks to pledge their support to staying inspired, we’ve got you!

When you sign up to be a writer (and fundraiser) for Write-a-Thon, you’ll get:

Access to a personalized fundraising page you can share with family and friends (plus technical support to get it up and running)
A plethora of info, templates, and graphics to successfully reach out to folks for their support (talking points, email templates, social media templates, an FAQ, fundraising tips and best practices, etc.)
Daily writing prompts and inspiration to keep the words flowing
An invite to Wordcrafters’ private Discord server for community, camaraderie, connection, and writing sprints
Encouragement, support, and chocolate!
Invitations to exclusive events:
- Online writing times on Friday, March 14, and Sunday, April 13, to write together in community
- An online Q&A session on Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm (Register here)
The opportunity to submit your work to read in our celebration showcase on May 4

Join Us & Write for a Cause!

Your words matter. Your voice matters. And you can make storytelling more accessible for all. Sign up, start writing, and make a difference today!

Join the Write-a-thon

Donate to Support a Writer

Can’t participate?

You can still support writers with your donation! Every dollar helps provide scholarships, writing time, and community programs.

Donate Here

FAQs

What is the Write-a-thon?

Write-a-thon is a writing and fundraising event where you set a personal writing goal (words, hours, days, etc.) and ask friends and family to sponsor you. All funds raised support Wordcrafters’ programs to empower writers and amplify diverse voices.

How does the fundraising aspect work?

You get a personalized fundraising page, share it with your network, and collect pledges. Donors can pledge per word/hour/day or make a flat donation.

What are the key dates for the Write-a-thon?

Registration is open now. The Write-a-thon starts Friday, March 14 (National Tell Your Story Day!) and ends Sunday, April 13. The final celebration event is Sunday, May 4, 3-5 pm.

Do I have to live in Eugene to participate?

While the celebration event is in Eugene, the writing portion is open to everyone, everywhere. We’ll have a way for out of town folks to participate in the celebration fundraising event, too.

Can I write in any genre?

Yes! You’re welcome to write in any genre, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, journaling, and more.

What’s included as writing?

We know there’s more to writing than just getting the words onto the page (though that’s important). Editing and revising are part of writing. Even research is part of writing. Vacuuming your entire house and reorganizing closets so avoid writing? That’s not writing. (Although sometimes we do get breakthroughs and good ideas then, so…)
If it’s part of your writing process, it counts as writing for Write-a-thon.

Is there an age limit?

Write-a-thon is open to all ages to participate.

Is there a minimum or maximum fundraising goal?

Nope. There are no minimum fundraising goals. Participants set their own goals.

What happens if I don’t reach my writing goal?

The Write-a-thon is about participation and supporting Wordcrafters while supporting your writing practice. Any effort is appreciated.

What kind of writing support will I receive?

You’ll get daily writing prompts, access to a private Discord server for community support, and invitations to online writing times and a Q&A session.

How do I access the daily writing prompts?

We’ll email them to you!

What is the Discord server, and how do I join?

It’s an online community where you can connect with other participants, share your writing, and receive support. Registered participants will receive an invitation to join.

What if I get writer’s block?

The Wordcrafters community and daily prompts are designed to help overcome writer’s block.

How do I submit my work for the celebration event?

Participating writers will be invited to submit a 5-minute selection of their writing by April 20. Wordcrafters will select 8 writers to read at the event.

How do I set up my personal fundraising page?

We’ll set up the basics of your fundraising page for you and send you instructions on how to personalize it and share it with your supporters.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes, Wordcrafters is a non-profit organization, so donations are tax-deductible.

How do I track my progress?

You can track your fundraising progress through your personalized fundraising page. We’ll have a way for you to track your writing progress on our Discord server.

Is there a deadline for fundraising?

Nope! You can keep fundraising throughout the Write-a-thon, and even afterwards, all the way until the celebration event on May 4.

Where and when is the celebration event?

Sunday, May 4, 3-5 pm, at the Wordcrafters studio and online.

Do I need to buy a ticket for the celebration event?

Yes, tickets are required for the celebration event. Registration will be open soon.

What can I expect at the celebration event?

Writer readings, a silent auction, Euphoria chocolate, and refreshments.
And a chocolate fountain, community, and connection with other writers and creative folks.

Is the celebration event a fundraiser?

Yes. We’ll celebrate all the amazing writing you’ve done between March 14 and April 13 and continue to raise money for Wordcrafters programs and scholarships.