Mountain of Ashes

New Sci-Fi book just out. See it and all the others at http://www.johnreedbooks.com

Dr. John’s Grammar Quiz #33

Grammar Quiz #32 Finding a cure for the common cold, would be an “historical.” event, all right, assuming it happened in the past. But since it would be such it’s such a big deal, the writer needed “historic.”

Let’s Make a Scene

I hope to see you there. A lot of fun!

https://wordcraftersineugene.org/free-library-workshop-series-john-reed/

Van Gogh’s Gypsy now on Amazon

Spring Writing Series–a Six-Pac!

There’s still time to sign up for our Wordcrafter’s spring writing classes. Hope to see you there. Register here:http://wordcraftersineugene.org/programs/advancing-craft-spring-series/

New Writing Series–It’s a Six-Pac!

Come and join me at Wordcrafters in Eugene For six great writing classes this Spring, covering all the basic elements of writing. Click here for registration: http://wordcraftersineugene.org/programs/advancing-craft-spring-series/

A Six-Pac That Can Really Help Your Writing.

Please join me at Wordcrafters for our newest craft series. Pick and choose, or sign up for all six (my recommendation.) Information and registration form here:http://wordcraftersineugene.org/programs/advancing-craft-spring-series/ Check it out today.

The Power of Poetry–for Fiction Writers

Please join us Saturday, April 9th, for a brand new slant on energizing you writing life. One of my favorite classes: “Energize Your Novel With the Power of Poetry.” Information and Registration form here: http://wordcraftersineugene.org/programs/energize-your-novel-with-the-power-of-poetry/

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Writing Workshop Building Your Story

Still time to register for
Building Your Story
Saturday, Jan 30th, 1-3 pm
Wordcrafters Workshop: 480 Charnelton, Eugene
Price: $35
Instructor: John Reed
Register at Wordcrafters
This class covers all the basic aspects of story and applies to both short stories and novels. We’ll discuss spicing up your story with the “Three Cs”: The Clock, The Crucible, and The Contract.

We’ll learn how to determine where the story starts, when to enter the complication, we’ll talk about the need for rising action, what happens in the climax and what defines the story’s resolution. A number of in-class exercises and a series of handouts will be provided.

*This workshop is located in a space accessed by stairs. Please note on your registration if you require a space with ramp or elevator access, so we can relocate to an accessible space. You may also email info at wordcraftersineugene.org.

Spring Workshops at Wordcrafters

Ready to join us? Here’s the registration information: http://wordcraftersineugene.org/programs/building-your-story-a-2-hour-workshop/
New! Building Your Story
Saturday, Jan 30th, 1-3 pm
Wordcrafters Workshop: 480 Charnelton, Eugene
Price: $35
This class covers all the basic aspects of story and applies to both short stories and novels. We’ll discuss spicing up your story with the “Three Cs”: The Clock, The Crucible, and The Contract.
We’ll learn how to determine where the story starts, when to enter the complication, we’ll talk about the need for rising action, what happens in the climax and what defines the story’s resolution. A number of in-class exercises and a series of handouts will be provided.
New! Mastering the Elements of Craft
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
5 weeks: Feb 2 to March 15 (no class March 1st)
Wordcrafters Workshop: 480 Charnelton, Eugene
Price: $165
An intermediate level overview of fiction’s essential building blocks. Under-standing the writer’s craft helps you sell your vision—your dream—to readers, agents, and editors. We’ll explore dialog, scene, structure, character, manu-script mechanics, and editing/revision strategies. This class includes lots of handouts, in-class exercises, and take-home assignments.
John Reed is the author of two novels, Thirteen Mountain and The Kingfisher’s Call, as well as numerous shorter non-fiction works. He has conducted writing workshops, classes and seminars around the country for the past 20 years; his sensitive and insightful critiques have inspired hundreds of writers. His classes on the novel, short stories, essays and magazine writing have given many students a stepping stone to publication. John has been a presenter at the Maui Writer’s Conference and the Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference.