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Journalism

Journalism: The Gateway to Non-Fiction Writing

SA9-J01
4 Tuesdays 7-9 p.m.
April 21 through May 12
$87 W&B members/ $93 general public
Instructor: Chuck Lyons

This class will be an introduction to basic journalism dealing mainly with newspaper writing, but the material covered—the five Ws, interviewing techniques, writing leads, and other skills—are applicable to other formats. In fact, all non-fiction writing flows from a working knowledge of basic journalism principles. Chuck Lyons is a retired newspaper editor and a freelance non-fiction writer with numerous publications.

Course Cancelled

 
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The Book Thieves

Hosted by Writers & Books Younger Staff Members
Thurs, Feb 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Admission is Free, bring a snack to pass

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Book Kick-off, A Divided Poet: Robert Frost, North of Boston, and the Drama of Disappearance, by David Sanders.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
$3 members and students with ID/ $4 general public

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First Fridays / Wide Open Mic

Hosted by Norm Davis
Fri., Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Free and open to the public

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Beyond Reading: Blood Drive

Saturday February 4, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive at Writers & Books

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Beyond Reading: Film

Monday, February 6, 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public

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“How Do I Love Thee?” Romantic Love Poems Through the Ages

Tuesday, February 7, 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Put a little love in your hearts.

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Afternoon Tea

Wed., Feb. 8, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public

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The Bertrand Russell Society

Hosted by Phil Ebersol
Thurs., Feb 9, 7 p.m.
Free to W&B members, $3 general public

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