Public Workshop Series
The UND Writers Conference is thrilled to continue its partnership with the Grand Forks Public Library.
In February 2025, the UND Writers Conference will partner with the Grand Forks Public Library to host four community workshops, inspired by the work of authors visiting Grand Forks for the 56th Annual UND Writers Conference. Free and open to everybody in the community, the Writers Conference's Public Workshop Series offers everyone the opportunity to create stories and poems alongside one another, to share their work, and to learn more about the craft of writing.
The Public Workshop Series continues the legacy of our Community Discussion Series. We changed the format in 2024, to focus more on the art of writing.
All events in this spring's Public Workshop Series will be held in the Conference Room at the Grand Forks Public Library. No advanced registration is required. See below for more information on the events in the Public Workshop Series.
Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
Location: Grand Forks Public Library, Conference Room
Workshop Guide: Patrick Thomas Henry
This workshop will guide writers through a creative activity and discussion inspired by the work of novelist Lisa Ko. Learn more about Lisa Ko on her website.
Patrick Thomas Henry is the Director of the UND Writers Conference and the author of the short story collection Practice for Becoming a Ghost. Learn more on his website.
Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
Location: Grand Forks Public Library, Conference Room
Workshop Guide: Justin Wigard
This workshop will guide writers through a creative activity and discussion inspired by the work of graphic novelist Kristen Radtke. Learn more about Kristen Radtke on her website.
Justin Wigard is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of North Dakota and co-editor of the book Attack of the New B Movies: Essays on SYFY Original Films. Learn more on his website.
Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
Location: Grand Forks Public Library, Conference Room
Workshop Guide: Anna Kinney
This workshop will guide writers through a creative activity and discussion inspired by the work of poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram. Learn more about Lillian-Yvonne Bertram on their website.
Anna Kinney is the Coordinator of University Writing Programs at the University of North Dakota.
Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM CT
Location: Grand Forks Public Library, Conference Room
Workshop Guide: Casey Fuller
This workshop will guide writers through a creative activity and discussion inspired by the work of Eugene Lim. Learn more about Eugene Lim on his website.
Casey Fuller is pursuing his PhD in English at the University of North Dakota.