Writers Welcome ~ Editing and Critique Service ~ Workshops

“I am convinced more and more day by day that fine writing is next to fine doing,
the top thing in the world.”

--John Keats

John Reed, workshop leader, is a well- known Northwest writer, teacher and Conference presenter. Reed is a staff instructor at the Santa Barbara Writer’s Conference and has taught at the Maui Writer’s Retreat, the Willamette Writer’s Conference, and the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Conference, among others. He is the creator of the Writer’s-By-The-Sea workshop series and offers an editing and critique service for writers at www.writerswelcome.com.

For more information, email jreed@writerswelcome.com
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John Reed’s workshop presentations are characterized by humor and high energy. He draws on twenty years experience as a writer and teacher to help writers find their voice, polish their prose and market their work.

If your group or organization is looking for an interesting, informative presentation for your next meeting or conference, please call John at (541) 461-0789 or email for availabilities and rates.

John will develop and present a workshop customized for your group’s specific needs, or you may select from the popular workshops listed below:

“ENERGIZE YOUR NOVEL WITH THE POWER OF POETRY,” explores how the rich language, imagery and soul-deep energy of poetry adds power and scope to your novel.

“TIME IS RUNNING OUT,” draws on John’s experience as a spy novelist to unlock the secrets of researching, writing and selling your thriller.

“UNLEASHING YOUR PRIMITIVE DOG,” puts you in touch with the deepest wellsprings of your creativity and frees you to write at your full potential: to Write At Absolute Top Speed.

“GETTING PERSONAL,” reveals the secrets of crafting your life experiences into marketable essays, the techniques of crafting life into art.

“MAGAZINE ARTICLES THAT SELL,” focuses on crafting the perfect query letter, polishing the final draft and finding the right market.

“THE TROUBLE WITH SHORT STORIES,” deals with character and conflict, structure and plot, in the making of a saleable short story.

Workshops may range from one hour to several days, depending on subject matter and needs of the group. Cost is based on group size and the location and length of the presentation. For more information about a workshop for your group, call (541) 461-0789 or email.