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This workshop is designed for those who enjoy writing short fiction. Led by published writers, each session will include a facilitated discussion of one or more of the critical ingredients of fiction writing along with the opportunity to share, review and discuss individual group members' writing. The workshop is based on the concept that feedback from peers can contribute to a writers' confidence and creativity. The goal is to build writing skills and help one another to strengthen things like story lines and character development.
If you enjoy writing and have a creative bent our monthly meetings will inspire you to dig deeper. You will spend time with other writers, some published, some not, all whom, regardless of their level experience, want to exchange ideas with other writers, and by doing so, improve their own craft. As an example, we will work on character development, story content, writing convincing dialog and the importance of Show-don't tell.
Instructor:Ray Cech, Edith Gandy Course #: WRI107 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 7/16/2024 - 12/10/2024 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
This work of Leo Tolstoy is considered his best after "war and peace." And much shorter! "It is one of the most lacerating works of literature ever written, a hard, pitiless stare into the abyss, not just of death, but of human nature." What makes it a classic is its relevance to today and our lives. It affords us a sense of urgency to our life and death.
Reading the book is a prerequisite for the class discussion. The book can be purchased online for $.99 and may be free on some sites.
Shakespeare's works are replete with references to the law; its institutions, Inns of Court and Chancery; and with depictions of its officers ranging from the austere Lord Chief Justice of Henry IV to the blunderingly hilarious Constable Dogberry of Much Ado About Nothing. We will look at the language of the law in familiar selections from Shakespeare's poetry and plays, and flesh them out in their dramatic and historical contexts. Whence and why, for example - "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."
Do you have a story to tell? Is it compelling? Inspiring? Thought-provoking? Have you been held back telling that story because the idea of writing a book seems daunting? Join author Lori Szepelak as she takes you through the steps she used for the three books she has self-published through Balboa Press, a division of Hay House. If you are up to the challenge - and have the financial resources - perhaps it is time to take the plunge and write the next New York Times best seller! There will be time to share your own book ideas if you'd like to receive feedback from attendees. It is never too late to share your story if you feel compelled to do so!
Instructor:Lori SzepelakMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #: WRI121 | Room:Room 2 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 1/13/2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Seats Available:6
Reader's Choice The first book will be The Swans' of Harlem by Karen Valby.
Join us monthly for a lively discussion of the book and author of the month. With the exception of the first month, the group will decide which book we will read. The first book will be The Swans' of Harlem by Karen Valby.
Instructor:Pat RussellMembers: $8; General Public: $13
Course #: LIT152 | Room:Room 2 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 1/13/2025 - 6/9/2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This class meets 6 times Seats Available:9 This course meets: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9.
This workshop is designed for those who enjoy writing short fiction. Led by published writers, each session will include a facilitated discussion of one or more of the critical ingredients of fiction writing along with the opportunity to share, review and discuss individual group members' writing. The workshop is based on the concept that feedback from peers can contribute to a writers' confidence and creativity. The goal is to build writing skills and help one another to strengthen things like story lines and character development.
If you enjoy writing and have a creative bent our monthly meetings will inspire you to dig deeper. You will spend time with other writers, some published, some not, all whom, regardless of their level experience, want to exchange ideas with other writers, and by doing so, improve their own craft. As an example, we will work on character development, story content, writing convincing dialog and the importance of Show-don't tell.
Course #: WRI107 | Room:Room 1 Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 1/21/2025 - 6/10/2025 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM This class meets 6 times Seats Available:10 Class meets: 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20 and on 6/10 this final class meets in room 1.
Do you have a story to tell? Is it compelling? Inspiring? Thought-provoking? Have you been held back telling that story because the idea of writing a book seems daunting? Join author Lori Szepelak as she takes you through the steps she used for the three books she has self-published through Balboa Press, a division of Hay House. If you are up to the challenge - and have the financial resources - perhaps it is time to take the plunge and write the next New York Times best seller! There will be time to share your own book ideas if you'd like to receive feedback from attendees. It is never too late to share your story if you feel compelled to do so!
From the gloomy contemplator of suicide at the beginning of the play to the righteous avenger at its tragic conclusion, Hamlet morphs before our eyes, but we're not quite sure how. "To be or not to be" -what does that mean?
In this two hour session we will look at how, and perhaps why, Shakespeare made Richard III into the most repugnant character in all the history plays, who says contentedly "I can smile and murder while I smile."
Stephen King. Tennessee Williams. Ernest Hemingway. Carl Hiaasen. All these writers had- or have- a home in Florida. Take a virtual road trip to visit homes and famous places along Florida's Literary Trail and learn about the history and culture of these different towns.
Dr. Evelyn Kelly and her daughter, Natalie, have been traveling since 1993. Since then, they have traveled to seven continents, eighty-eight countries and fifty states. To share their amazing life journeys with everyone, Dr. Kelly and Natalie co-wrote a book called Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket To An Exhilarating Life.
Join this presentation and hear a bit about the places they have visited, the stories they have to tell, and a few tips and tricks to others about travel. They will give their definition of the difference between a tourist and traveler, and also a few tidbits of becoming a smart traveler, not just a casual tourist.
This work of Leo Tolstoy is considered his best after "war and peace." And much shorter! "It is one of the most lacerating works of literature ever written, a hard, pitiless stare into the abyss, not just of death, but of human nature." What makes it a classic is its relevance to today and our lives. It affords us a sense of urgency to our life and death.
Reading the book is a prerequisite for the class discussion. The book can be purchased online for $.99 and may be free on some sites.
This class is already in session and no longer available for registration.
Instructor:Pat Russell Course #: LIT152 | Room:Room 2 Day of Week | Start Date | Time:M | 7/15/2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Do you have a story to tell? Is it compelling? Inspiring? Thought-provoking? Have you been held back telling that story because the idea of writing a book seems daunting? Join author Lori Szepelak as she takes you through the steps she used for the three books she has self-published through Balboa Press, a division of Hay House. If you are up to the challenge - and have the financial resources - perhaps it is time to take the plunge and write the next New York Times best seller! There will be time to share your own book ideas if you'd like to receive feedback from attendees. It is never too late to share your story if you feel compelled to do so!
From the gloomy contemplator of suicide at the beginning of the play to the righteous avenger at its tragic conclusion, Hamlet morphs before our eyes, but we're not quite sure how. "To be or not to be" -what does that mean?
Dr. Evelyn Kelly and her daughter, Natalie, have been traveling since 1993. Since then, they have traveled to seven continents, eighty-eight countries and fifty states. To share their amazing life journeys with everyone, Dr. Kelly and Natalie co-wrote a book called Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket To An Exhilarating Life.
