Unlock the Power of Creative Writing with Alec Osthoff

This introduction to fiction and creative nonfiction will build our confidence as writers by exploring key

craft concepts and building a space to create new work. You don’t have to bring a novel in-

progress—just show up ready to write! Pens and notebooks will be provided.

Alec Osthoff grew up in Ely and received his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the

University of Wyoming. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Midwestern Gothic,

as winner of the Blue Mesa Review Fiction Prize, and as runner-up for the Up North Lit Poetry Prize. He

is currently submitting his first novel.

“This activity is made possible in part by a grant from Ely’s Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust.”

“This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota.

State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”