books
MY SEASONS is more than a book on the games we play. It’s a book on life. Bob Welch reaches back to his own childhood — and three decades of journalism — for stories that will touch sports fans as well as more grounded souls.
columns
“The man can write!”
— James Kilpatrick, syndicated writing columnist and author of “The Writer’s Art”
workshops
“One of the most meaningful, memorable weekends in my entire life ... Bob gave me one of the most precious gifts anyone has given me: validation as a writer! ”
— Cara Zane McKenzie, Eugene
speeches
“Eloquent lecture ... Mr .Welch proved to be, hands down, the most impressive speaker we have heard in years.”
— Alex Rankin, archivist, Boston University’s History of Nursing Archives
Read what others are saying about his talks.
Bob Welch is a columnist at The Register-Guard and an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
In 2006, his work was chosen best in the country by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.
Welch is the author of 10 books, including the Oregon Book Award-finalist American Nightingale, which was featured on ABC's "Good Morning America."
He is a three-time judge of the Erma Bombeck Humor Writing contest and recently spoke at the National Writers Workshop.
He speaks across the country and puts on his own Beachside Writers Workshop in Yachats.
Kirkpatrick to join Welch
for 2008 Beachside event
YACHATS — Jane Kirkpatrick, winner of the prestigious Distinguished Northwest Writer Award, will join Bob Welch for a special edition of his Beachside Writers Workshop Feb. 8-10, 2008 at the Yachats Commons. To register, click here.