Poet and Fiction Writer
RICHIE WILLS holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Richie has worked as a Writing Center and BABEL volunteer and as an outreach coordinator for Words on the Street and The Mocha Center. He is also contributing writer for The Galactic Tribe and continues to work as a community organizer. Richie believes in the power of the written word and storytelling to bring people together and break barriers.
Upcoming Workshops
Using a Story Circle: Steps to Structure your Story
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Where:
Online Workshop
When:
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
To register – email Writing Center Coordinator, Robin Jordan at rjordan@justbuffalo.org. This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–18, and limited to 8 participants.
Writing Workshop with GLYS of WNY (Youth)
Monday, December 7, 2020
Where: Online Workshop
Date: Monday, December 7, 2020
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Email Teaching Artist Richie Wills at rwills@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–18, and limited to 8 participants.
Writing Workshop with GLYS of WNY (Youth)
Monday, January 11, 2021
Where: Online Workshop
Date: Monday, January 11, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Email Teaching Artist Richie Wills at rwills@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–18, and limited to 8 participants.
GLYS & JBWC Writing Workshop for LGBTQ+ Youth
Monday, May 3, 2021
Where: Online Workshop
Date: Monday, May 3, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Email Teaching Artist Richie Wills at rwills@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–21, and limited to 8 participants.
Futurism Now: Limitless Hope through Speculative Fiction (Youth)
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Where: Online Workshop
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER: Email the Writing Center at jbwc@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–18, and limited to 8 participants.
DARK MATTERS Workshop (Youth)
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Where: Online Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Email the Writing Center at jbwc@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–21, and limited to 10 participants.
DARK MATTERS Workshop (Youth)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Where: Outside of Squeaky Wheel Media Center
617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER:
Email the Writing Center at jbwc@justbuffalo.org.
This workshop is FREE, aimed at young students aged 12–21, and limited to 10 participants.
No other workshops currently scheduled. Check back soon for more details.
Free Tutoring & Workshops
Just Buffalo's Writing Center is dedicated to helping young and emerging writers ages 12–19 cultivate their writing skills.
