Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Description: Have you always wanted to tell your life story, but been unsure where to start? Join Arshia Simkin of the Redbud Writing Project for five drop-in memoir writing sessions. During each session, we’ll review a craft topic of memoir, including where to get inspiration, dialogue, writing compelling characters, structure, and more! In addition, we’ll... Read More →
With support from the Orange County Arts Commission, the Hillsborough Arts Council is hosting an outdoor Poetry Workshop Series. We invite you to spend a sunny afternoon (or three) refining your creative writing and public speaking skills, inspired by time and place in Hillsborough, NC, and guided by professional literary artists. Join esteemed local poets,... Read More →
Description: Have you always wanted to tell your life story, but been unsure where to start? Join Arshia Simkin of the Redbud Writing Project for five drop-in memoir writing sessions. During each session, we’ll review a craft topic of memoir, including where to get inspiration, dialogue, writing compelling characters, structure, and more! In addition, we’ll... Read More →
With support from the Orange County Arts Commission, the Hillsborough Arts Council is hosting an outdoor Poetry Workshop Series. We invite you to spend a sunny afternoon (or three) refining your creative writing and public speaking skills, inspired by time and place in Hillsborough, NC, and guided by professional literary artists. Join esteemed local poets,... Read More →
Learn how to take a book from conception to completion. In a series of four classes instructional classes (plus a showcase/celebration after a gap week), we will discuss mindset, plotting, overcoming writing barriers, editing, and preparing a book for self-publication.
Enter the world of children’s books by comparing books that work and those that don’t. See how key elements can generate new work. Susie Wilde was the children’s book columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer for over 30 years and is now the Influencer of Geems’ Gems. She unites concepts of writing and reviewing experience to aid participants in discussion and in their own writing.
Description: Have you always wanted to tell your life story, but been unsure where to start? Join Arshia Simkin of the Redbud Writing Project for five drop-in memoir writing sessions. During each session, we’ll review a craft topic of memoir, including where to get inspiration, dialogue, writing compelling characters, structure, and more! In addition, we’ll... Read More →
With support from the Orange County Arts Commission, the Hillsborough Arts Council is hosting an outdoor Poetry Workshop Series. We invite you to spend a sunny afternoon (or three) refining your creative writing and public speaking skills, inspired by time and place in Hillsborough, NC, and guided by professional literary artists. Join esteemed local poets,... Read More →
Description: Have you always wanted to tell your life story, but been unsure where to start? Join Arshia Simkin of the Redbud Writing Project for five drop-in memoir writing sessions. During each session, we’ll review a craft topic of memoir, including where to get inspiration, dialogue, writing compelling characters, structure, and more! In addition, we’ll... Read More →
Everyone has a story to tell. In this workshop, we’ll identify transformative moments in our lives and learn the techniques needed to turn our lived experiences into engaging stories full of emotion and drama. This class is appropriate for all levels and all participants will come away feeling invigorated and excited about writing. No writing experience is required.
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