Workshops!

Saturday, February 18
Self Editing Techniques
Writers who value the workshop process often find it difficult to implement the same system at home on their own time. This workshop will identify specific (and deceptively simple) techniques to yield crisper, tighter prose. Author and educator Shonna Milliken Humphrey’s hands-on approach is designed to reduce editing to its most basic forms. Participants are encouraged to bring a short work sample (two to three pages) to reference and mark up. You’ll leave this class with specific techniques for self-editing, as well as a take-home synopsis of exercises for future implementation. A list of suggested reading will be given upon registration.
Here's a link to the full announcement.

OR, if you are looking for something a bit more local, try "So Your Life Should Be a Book?" at the Gorham Adult Education program.  This daylong workshop will jumpstart your memoir and narrative nonfiction project, and is well worth the $45 fee.

Saturday, February 4
So Your Life Should Be a Book?
Have your friends said that your life story should be a book, but you do not know where to start? You will leave this class with a general appreciation for the prose workshop format, including specific models for giving and receiving feedback. You will also gain an understanding of memoir craft and techniques, the differences between memoir and other nonfiction, as well as specific publishing advice for nonfiction writing. Much of the writing will be done in class and all levels are welcome. Bring a lunch, pen and a positive attitude!
Here's a link to the full announcement.