| Reader Series: Judy Blume Mondays, June 1, 15, & 296:30-8:30pm remote via Zoom Judy Blume is best known for her frank and funny take on adolescence, making it okay for teens to discuss their bodies and fears. Take a deep-dive into three of her most well-known works: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret; Deenie; and Forever. |
| Play Your Strengths: Discovering Your Writing Temperament Wednesdays June 3 – July 11-3pm remote via Zoom Each writer has a temperament that comes easily to us, is nearly instinctive, is the strength we lean into when we write. Discover your particular strength and how to deepen and broaden that talent. This class is offered in partnership with Siegal Lifelong Learning. |
| Developing a Writing Habit Wednesdays June 3-246:30-8:30pm remote via Zoom Showing up to write isn’t half the battle – it is the battle. This class will help you develop writing habits that will boost your confidence, help you find your “voice,” and keep your writing process in motion. |
| Speculative Fiction Thursdays June 4-256:30-8:30pm remote via Zoom The base of speculative fiction is the question “What If?” Learn to blur the lines between “literary” and “genre” fiction by following in the footsteps of authors like Carmen Maria Machado, Jesmyn Ward, Indra Das, and Michael Thomas Ford. |
| Flash! How to Get Big Impact from Short Writing Tuesdays June 16 – July 76:30-8:30pm remote via Zoom Learn the techniques of flash fiction, flash nonfiction and flash memoir. Short-form writing is a great way to experiment with new forms and genres, enabling you to find undiscovered aspects of your writing voice. |
