FIRST DRAFT SERIES
in partnership with the Lexington Public Library
Flash Fiction
with Lori-Lyn Hurley
Wednesday, May 23, 6:00-8:00 pm – Free – Call 859-231-5500 to REGISTER; Class meets at Eagle Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Get the stories in your imagination onto the page—in a flash! Writer, artist, and blogger Lori-Lyn Hurley will introduce you to this fictional form known for its brevity. Working from writing exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to craft a complete story of 250 to 1000 words. Offered in collaboration with the Lexington Public Library. NOTE: This workshop takes place at the Eagle Creek branches of the Lexington Public Library. Please call 859-231-5500 to reserve a spot.
Memoir
with Normandi Ellis
Thursday, May 17, 6:00 – 8:00pm – Free – Call 859-231-5560 to REGISTER; Class meets at Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main Street
Do you remember the sound of your grandmother’s voice telling stories? Or the voice of your father, aunt, or cousin? Aren’t there things you’ve yet to say about your own experiences? Writing a memoir doesn’t have to cover an entire life. Just recall a vivid slice. To write memoir is to reclaim a life and its meaning. Normandi Ellis will help you tell the truth about who you are. Offered in collaboration with the Lexington Public Library. NOTE: This workshop takes place at the the Central branch of the Lexington Public
Library. Please call 859-231-5539 to reserve a spot!
Young Adult (YA) Fiction
with Sarah Combs
Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 – 8:00 pm – Free – Call 859-231-5500 to REGISTER; Class meets at Beaumont branch of the Lexington Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way
Interested in writing for young adults (ages 12-18)? Join us for an introduction to the key elements of writing for teens: a fresh voice, characters worth caring about, and the all-important hook. Through hands-on writing exercises and discussion of the work of contemporary YA authors, we’ll explore these and other tools of the YA trade. Offered in collaboration with the Lexington Public Library. NOTE: This workshop takes place at the Beaumont branch of the Lexington Public Library. Please call 859-231-5500 to reserve a spot!
Creative Nonfiction
with Jason Howard
Thursday, June 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm – Free – Call 859-231-5500 to REGISTER; Class meets at Tates Creek branch of the Lexington Public Library, 3628 Walden Drive
Join acclaimed creative nonfiction author Jason Howard (Something’s Rising and the forthcoming A Few Honest Words: The Kentucky Roots of Popular Music) as he discusses the essential elements of crafting quality nonfiction and the importance of personal stories. No matter which area of the genre you’re writing in, this lively class will provide you with tips to improving your work and getting published. Get a taste of nonfiction, then consider joining a Carnegie nonfiction class (page 4). Offered in collaboration with the Lexington Public Library. NOTE: This workshop takes place at the Tates Creek branch of the Lexington Public Library. Please call 859-231-5500 to reserve a spot!
Memoir
with Normandi Ellis
Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 – 8:00pm – Free – Call 859-231-5500 to REGISTER; Class meets at Eagle Creek branch of the Lexington Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Drive
Do you remember the sound of your grandmother’s voice telling stories? Or the voice of your father, aunt, or cousin? Aren’t there things you’ve yet to say about your own experiences? Writing a memoir doesn’t have to cover an entire life. Just recall a vivid slice. To write memoir is to reclaim a life and its meaning. Normandi Ellis will help you tell the truth about who you are. Offered in collaboration with the Lexington Public Library. NOTE: This workshop takes place at the the Central branch of the Lexington Public Library. Please call 859-231-5500 to reserve a spot!
“Classes offered by the Carnegie Center have been the making of me as a poet. Beginning with a workshop with Tony Crunk, proceeding through a Master Class with James Baker Hall, out of which grew the Mosaic women’s poetry group, and culminating in a long series of advanced workshops with Leatha Kendrick, I have received the most valuable training of my career. All very reasonably priced.” --- Sherry Chandler
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