Fall 2008 Workshops at Writers & Books

Creative Writing

A Woman’s Voice

FA9-C01
8 Mondays, 6–8 p.m.
Sept. 15 through Nov. 10 (No class Oct. 20)
$175 W&B members / $180 general public
Instructor: Karen vanMeenen

This unique workshop offers a safe, open forum to write stories, poems, essays, and diatribes about what is important to you, what changes have occurred in your life over time, and what remains the same. Participants will be encouraged to keep personal journals, and the class will explore various means of doing so while maintaining interest in the process.

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Getting Started in Children’s Books: Part One

FA9-C02
1 Saturday 1–4 p.m.
Oct. 11
$39 W&B members / $43 general public
Instructor: Will Hubbell

Interested in writing for children? This seminar will get you started. Published children’s author and illustrator Will Hubbell provides three hours of inspiration and information. The emphasis will be the unique challenges and opportunities of the field. The history and aesthetics of writing for children will also be covered. Handouts provided.

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Getting Started in Children’s Books: Part Two

FA9-C03
1 Saturday, 1–4 p.m.
Oct. 25
$39 W&B members / $43 general public
Instructor: Will Hubbell

Have you written a children’s book? Are you considering writing one? Published children’s author and illustrator Will Hubbell provides three hours of essential information on getting published for aspiring children’s authors. Topics include the nut-and bolts of submission, the publishing process, agents, contracts, and even taxes. Handouts provided.

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The 2000 Word Club

FA9-C04
6 Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Nov. 10 through Dec. 15
$110 W&B members / $120 general public
Instructor: Len Messineo

This class allows students to write and share short fiction and/or creative non-fiction with an enthusiastic audience. The focus will be to study the techniques of fiction and non-fiction side-by-side in order to help students write timely, high-impact, publishable narratives in 2000 words or less. The instructor will also focus on marketing your short pieces.

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Trees as Metaphor and Muse

FA9-C05
1 Sunday, 1–4:30 p.m.
September 21, at the Gell Center of the Finger Lakes
$39 W&B members / $43 general public
Instructor: Angela Cannon-Crothers

Take an interpretive journey into tree lore with inspirational readings on a classic “hill hike” to the top of Ontario County Park (the highest point in Ontario County with lovely views). You will be guided by an experienced naturalist on a slow and steady hike to the top. We will explore the myths, metaphors and the natural history of trees through short readings and lectures. Hikers do not have to be writers, but there will be time available to write about, or simply contemplate, our natural world. Pack a water bottle and wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes.

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