Mar
31
Join us at the community table in the light-filled reference room where we’ll be inspired to write from rotating prompts. We’ll do a few short-timed writing sessions designed to help […]
Apr
2
‘’attend, attend” — Mary OliverThis course explores the curious relationship between perception and language. Taking some lessons from our visual artist friends, we will develop practical techniques for literally “seeing […]
Apr
3
Please join this inclusive group of speculative fiction writers who aim to hone their craft and build a vibrant community of fellow artists. We will conduct live structured workshops at […]
Apr
3
Please join this inclusive group of speculative fiction writers who aim to hone their craft and build a vibrant community of fellow artists. We will conduct live structured workshops at […]
Apr
3
Take the indie path and self publish your chapbook. Based on my book design and publishing experience over the years, answering three questions will allow you to clarify your unique […]
Apr
5
While the perfect query letter won’t make up for lackluster writing, a carefully crafted query letter will help you stand out as a professional. Learn from a published writer, who […]
Apr
8
Somewhere between the short lyric stanza and the epic poem lies the deeply satisfying long poem of 4-10 pages. Capable of holding richly developed characters and multiple settings, expansive narratives, […]
Apr
17
GRADES 8-12: Have you always wanted to write for the stage? In this Zoom workshop for teen writers of all experience levels, we’ll cover the fundamentals of playwriting. Through writing […]
Apr
26
In this class we will explore why the “meet-cute” trope isn’t just for romance writers. The class will break down the elements of a swoon-worthy and successful meet-cute in the […]
Apr
26
Scholarships are available to those with financial need; contact info@carnegiecenterlex.org for more information. This service is not free regardless of program affiliation but program participants are eligible for a scholarship […]
Apr
28
The hermit crab essay is a nonfiction essay in which the writer adopts an existing form to contain their writing (think: to-do lists, instruction manuals, dating profiles, and more). In […]
Apr
30
This seven-week series is recommended for writers with works of nonfiction in progress or ideas for true stories they want to tell. We will spend most of our time discussing […]
May
6
Thinking about writing your own television pilot, but not sure where to start? This two-hour Zoom workshop for aspiring screenwriters of all ages and experience levels provides a basic overview […]
May
8
The prose poem as we know it today was “invented” as a type of subversive activity: to escape the rules of strict meter and rhyme that defined most poetry in […]
May
10
ONLINE: Second Saturday of each month, May through October This once-a-month workshop includes strategies for completing a novel draft including writing prompts, peer sharing, novel structure options, specific writing techniques, […]
May
17
“Character is plot, plot is character.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald This class will discuss how to develop plot organically in a way that springs from character. Once a roadmap is […]
May
19
Please prepare for this workshop by reading Sallie Bingham’s Taken by the Shawnee. The workshop will begin with a discussion of memoir; if you are working on one, you will […]
May
29
Have you ever wondered what agents do? I mean, beyond representing authors and selling their work. Everyone talks about how busy agents are, but what keeps them so occupied? What […]
May
31
Literary Agent Alice Speilburg will offer insight into the way she and other industry professionals read sample chapters—what they look for, what makes them cringe, and what makes them jump […]
Jun
2
Querying is hard. Signing with an agent can sometimes feel next to impossible. Well, I’m here to help. In Traditional Publishing Demystified – What Writers Need to Know, I’ll share […]
Dec
31
Writing a grant (or learning where to find one) can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. Learn the basics about grant research, how to write a grant, what […]
The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community learning and literary arts center with local, state, and national awards for programming excellence. The Center offers seasonal classes in writing, publishing, and languages; tutoring for students grades K-12; vibrant youth and family programs and exhibits; outreach programs for children and adults; readings from established authors and local literary icons; and other programs and events designed to encourage people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts.
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Monday – Thursday: 10:00AM – 7:30PM
Friday: 11:30AM – 7:30PM
Saturday: Open for classes and events
Sunday: CLOSED
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