Reading Alice Munro 4 Thursdays Sept. 8 – Sept. 29. To apply: Click here and it will take you to my Contact page.
In four weeks, read and discuss four magnificent Alice Munro stories.Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013 and proclaimed “a master of the contemporary short story” by the Swedish Academy—a loud splash for a writer whose stories are often described as quiet. The thing is, they're quiet like a needle slipping into a vein.
The four stories I’ve chosen, “Nettles,” “Post and Beam,” “Family Furnishings,” and “Comfort,” are included in one excellent collection, Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage. We’ll unfold the stories petal by petal, for the thrill and consolation of finding meaning in a dark world. Or just for the fun of it.
Date: Thursday Sept. 8th – Thursday Sept. 29th (4 Sessions)
Time: Thursdays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PACIFIC TIME. (7:30 pm – 9 pm Eastern)
Venue: Zoom
Fee: $250. Payment options: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or check.
To Apply: Click here and it will take you to my Contact page. Fill out the form. In the message box tell me about your interest in the class, and I will reply with details.
Text: Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage, by Alice Munro.
WRITING CLASSES
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP : Crafting Stories
Time: Wednesdays 1 pm —3:30 pm PACIFIC TIME (4 pm —6:30 pm EASTERN)
Date: Sept. 14—Nov. 2 (8 Sessions)
Venue: Zoom
Fee: $475
Early Bird Fee: $425 (sign up by August 24th)
Payment methods: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, check.
To Apply: Click here and it will take you to my Contact page. Fill out the form. In the message box tell me about your interest in the class and prior writing experience if any, and I will reply with details. Spaces are limited.
Description: The course includes in-class writing exercises and mini-lectures. Participants have the opportunity to turn in one or two stories for critique by the class. Each student who turns in a story will get written notes from me in addition to workshop comments.
The workshop is limited to 8 to 10 participants so that everyone gets personal attention. Mini lectures cover how to begin, building suspense, the beauty of language, dialogue, plot, voice, character, and setting. Crafting Stories is designed for all levels of experience.