Immerse yourself in nature writing in the Cuyahoga Valley Writing Wild: A Nature Writer’s Conference ($45.00/$65.00 with manuscript critique) Saturday, October 22nd, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Discover how to craft your story as your write about the environment and the natural world. A few sample writing sessions:
The Sixth Sense of Nature Writing with Kathleen Cerveny
This workshop will offer examples of metaphor and heightened sense imagery in writing about nature. You’ll use close observation and a focus on your own senses as a starting point for your writing.
Field Notes for Writers with Kathryn Flinn
Focus on the naturalist’s practice of taking field notes and learn how you can use it to generate vivid and thoughtful writing on nature, culture, and place. You’ll spend some time outside, where you can practice this discipline and learn how to make connections between external and internal observations.
For more info, visit the registration page.
Lit CLE Member and Partner News
Novelist and Case Western Reserve University professor Thrity Umrigar reads from her work at John Carroll University’s Rodman Hall on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00 pm.
CWRU’s Think Forum speaker series brings celebrated artists and scientists to campus beginning November 1st – including Tony Kushner, Sarah Vowell, Suzan Lori-Parks and more. It’s also completely free!
Playwrights Local announced its 2nd annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival November 4th – 6th at Waterloo Arts. October workshops start this week!
Legacy Writing: The Stories of Your Life ($60.00/$50.00 for members)
Tuesdays, October 4th, 18th, 25th & November 1st, at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Orange Senior Center, 32000 Chagrin
This class will help you find the meaningful stories of your life as you write about personal experiences and family history.
What I Want to Say: Writing Personal Essay and Memoir ($60.00/$50.00 for members)
Thursdays, October 6th, October 13th, October 27th & November 3rd, at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd
Taught by Marsha McGregor
Learn how to mine your life experiences for their stories and earned wisdom.
Tell It Slant: The Art of Creative Nonfiction ($15,00/$12.00 for members)
Saturday, October 8th, 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere
Experience two different approaches to creative nonfiction writing in this approachable workshop. Learn the craft from skilled writers, respond to writing prompts, and connect with other writers.
Pitch Perfect: Writing for Magazines ($30.00/$25.00 for members)
Saturdays, October 15th and November 12th, at 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Mac’s Backs, 1820 Coventry Rd.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to identify compelling story ideas and pitch them to editors.
The Stories We Tell: North Collinwood (Free)
Saturday, October 22nd, at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Praxis Fiber Workshop, 15301 Waterloo, Cleveland 44110
Explore the history of North Collinwood and write your own story! Led by historian Mary Lousie Daley and award-winning poet/perfomer Ray McNiece. In partnership with Neighborhood Connections.
Personal Essay and Poetry Writing Workshops at CPL (Free)
This Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Our upcoming poetry workshop w/Cathy Barber will focus on superheroes! Bring 10 – 15 copies of a poem to share. Check out the Facebook event here.
Third Saturdays, 10:30 am: essay writing at Carnegie West branch, 1900 Fulton Rd.
Writers of all experience levels welcome. Workshops offer exercises and feedback on participants’ work. Please register in advance.
