Welcome to WordSpring Creative Writing Conference!

WordSpring is an annual creative writing conference that inspires writers of all kinds to plunge back into writing. This is an unparalleled event that you will not want to miss! Meet professional writers and benefit from their knowledge and experience in sixteen workshops in poetry, fiction, and screenwriting. Make connections within your local writing community. Come to enjoy a day full of imagination and camaraderie and leave with a richer understanding of your craft.

WordSpring 2020 has been cancelled for the health and safety of all. We look forward to creating with you in April 2021!

Contact us at wordspring@butte.edu

Registration

Online registration is now open! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER $35 for students/educators $70 for community members Price for the WordSpring conference on Saturday includes the Friday night reception. Online registration will close on Thursday 4/23 at 11:59pm. Day of registration is available for $40 for students/educators and $75 for community members.

Workshops

WordSpring offers an inspiring array of workshops in the areas of fiction, poetry and other genres. All workshops are 60 minutes in duration and have a focus on practical strategies, including writing exercises. This year’s exciting lineup for writers of all genres: Fiction What Does Your Character Want? – Gayle Brandeis The Art of Manipulation … More Workshops

Presenters

Talented poets, fiction writers, and wordsmiths come together at WordSpring to offer workshops that will help your creativity flow and send you home with inspiring strategies and ideas for your writing. Click on the names below to learn more about this year’s presenters: