A free weekly writing workshop that provid es space for you\, the writer\, to develop your practice. In our cross-gen re approach\, we will examine multiple modes of writing that involve poetr y and prose\, or are a hybrid of both! This workshop is open to all levels and methods of writing\, and aims to create an inclusive and productive e nvironment for everyone who is interested.
\nDuring our six meetings \, participants can expect to generate work\, share work\, and learn how t o critique the work of others (by published authors and their own peers). Our discussions will touch on various craft techniques in an effort to und erstand what makes writing compelling\, and explore ways to implement thos e strategies in our own work.
\nAdditionally\, this workshop will ch ampion the short forms of each genre. We will focus on concision\, highlig ht what is essential in the language\, and model our processes on professi onal examples. Readings will be provided by the instructors and will inclu de writers such as: Ada Limon\, Amy Hempel\, Major Jackson\, Maggie Nelson \, Joan Didion\, and Carmen Maria Machado. \;
\nParticipants are expected to attend all six sessions. \;
\nBy attending library programs\, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken a t our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.
\nWe strive to make events welcoming for people of all abili ties. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance\, ASL requests\, or other ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org.
\nFor all e vent information inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-4 44-5300.
\nBios:
\nAnnalee Fairley is a writer living in Spoka ne\, Washington. She is the former nonfiction editor of Willow Springs mag azine. Her most recent publications have been in Wild Roof Journal\, 3Elem ents Review\, and Poetry South. Her work has been nominated for the AWP In tro Award\, a Pushcart Prize\, and Best New Poets.
\nJeff Thomas is a poet from The Thumb. A graduate of Eastern Washington University&rsquo\; s MFA program\, Thomas is a former poetry editor of Willow Springs magazin e. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Southeast Review\, The Gl acier\, Slipstream\, and elsewhere.
\nBrian Lynch is writer from New York\, living in Washington State. He is the former fiction editor of Wil low Springs magazine. Recent work has appeared in Peatsmoke and Inkfish an d been nominated for multiple awards.
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