Alva Review-Courier -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s English program will host a “writing marathon” workshop in downtown Alva on Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Graceful Arts Center.

“This event is called a writing marathon but requires no running,” Dr. Kathryn Lane, associate professor of English and chair of the English, Foreign Language and Humanities Department, said. “The goal of a writing marathon is to allow the writer to experience a location by furthering their sense of place and camaraderie. It takes the concept of writer from solitary to communal. Frankly, it’s fun.”

The event is...