FREE Classes for Writers!

Seattle-area writers may want to check out these upcoming FREE classes offered by Seattle Writes, a Seattle Public Library program that offers resources and workshops for writers. Classes are at various library locations throughout the city:

Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017

2 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Getting Started with Creative Nonfiction 2 – 4 p.m. Where:  Lake City Branch Room:  Meeting Room Summary:  Explore techniques to adapt true events for memoir, travel writing, and journalistic writing with Gail Folkins.

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017

6 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where:  Fremont Branch Room:  Meeting Room Summary:  Stop by our drop-in writing circles to get motivated and increase productivity.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

2 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Healing Histories 2 – 4 p.m. Where:  Green Lake Branch Room:  Mary Alice Cooley Meeting Room Summary:  Explore techniques to create alternate narratives that center formerly unheard voices with Nisi Shawl.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

2 p.m.

Seattle Writes: The Art of Query and Synopsis Writing 2 – 4 p.m. Where:  Rainier Beach Branch Summary:  Learn how to write a sparkling query letter and get an agent’s attention, with novelist and nonfiction author Martha Brockenbrough.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

2 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Dissolving or Deepening Tension with Humor 2 – 4 p.m. Where:  Queen Anne Branch Summary:  Learn how to use humor in your fiction in this free writing class taught by author Donna Miscolta.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

2 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Poetry -- an Introduction 2 – 4 p.m. Where:  Central Library Room:  Level 4 - Room 1 - Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room Summary:  Laura Da' presents a free class for poets, songwriters, and anyone who wants to write more effectively.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017

6 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where:  West Seattle Branch Room:  Meeting Room Summary:  Stop by our drop-in writing circles to get motivated and increase productivity.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017

6 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where:  Beacon Hill Branch Room:  Friends of The Seattle Public Library Meeting Room Summary:  Stop by our drop-in writing circles to get motivated and increase productivity.

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017

6 p.m.

Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Where:

Fremont Branch

Room:

Meeting Room

Summary:

Stop by our drop-in writing circles to get motivated and increase productivity.