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    June 13, 2026 at 12pm

    Join senior editor Derek Askey at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado, for this hour-and-a-half-long workshop where participants will learn about The Sun’s Readers Write section and draft entries for forthcoming, not-yet-announced topics. As time permits, participants will share work in an open, supportive environment, and have the opportunity to ask questions about submitting writing or the selection/editing process at The Sun. 



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    May 22–24, 2026

    We invite you to join Sun readers, writers, and staff for a weekend retreat celebrating the written word this May 22 through 24 in North Carolina. The authors will lead workshops geared to bring forth the best in your own essays, short stories, and poems. A Readers Write session will help get your pen moving. And the weekend will include readings by the authors. We hope you’ll join us. 



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    Join senior editor Derek Askey at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, NC, for this hour-and-a-half-long workshop where participants will learn about The Sun’s Readers Write section and draft entries for forthcoming, not-yet-announced topics. As time permits, participants will share work in an open, supportive environment, and have the opportunity to ask questions about submitting writing or the selection/editing process at The Sun. This event is free but registration is required and space is limited for this workshop. More information can be found here. RSVP here.
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