Writers in the Four Corners can submit short stories, poems and essays written according to the theme “Writing Place: The Animas River Region” to receive feedback and guidance from Thompson and Allen during the workshop. Submission deadline is Friday.

A free youth workshop for writers ages 18 and younger from 10 a.m. to noon and an adult workshop for $75 from 1 to 4 p.m. will be offered, with a lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The location is to-be-determined.

Lunch, a copy of Thompson’s book and a Maria’s Bookshop mug is included with registration.

Participants have the chance to share a final piece at the 2018 Innovation Expo kickoff Aug. 28 in Silverton.

To register, visit www.mountainstudies.org/watershed-writers-workshop.

For more information, email [email protected].