“There are people in our lives whom we love, and lose, and unfailingly long for. They orbit our hearts like Halley’s Comet, crossing into our universe only once, or if we are lucky, twice in a lifetime.” Jamie Ford, Love and Other Consolation Prizes Elk River Writers Workshop is not only a space to hone your craft but also a place to find a writing community. Jamie Ford is a generous and dedicated workshop instructor and will be joining the 2026 faculty with his expertise in fiction. Application