Writing/Literature

Wed., Nov. 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Provenance, the unbelievably true story about one of the greatest art scandals of the 20th century, is a page-turning thriller. The authors offer us a glimpse into the fake art market, criminal motive, and what it takes for Scotland Yard to put an end to the scandal. The novel raises a whole host of ethical questions: how does the art market function? What happens when the power of museums and curators is knowingly abused? How might a con-artist manipulate this fragile system to their advantage? Join Craig Hadley, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Dennos Museum Center for a fascinating lecture and discussion. Please obtain a copy of the book and complete the reading in advance: Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo, Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art (ISBN: 0143117408). Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the class begins.

2 Thurs., Oct. 8 and 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Could you be making grammar mistakes of which you are unaware, but maybe others notice? Whether talking or writing, how you use language matters. Discover the most common errors in our spoken and written words - are they mistakes that you are making in the workplace? When out to dinner with friends? Join author Stephen Lewis (latest novel is Murder Undone) for a refresher that helps you correct many typical errors and takes your skills up a notch, whether for the workplace, your writing endeavors, speaking engagements, or everyday activities.

Tues., Oct. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Many people have used the time of social distancing and quarantine to finish their novel, memoir, or children's book. If this is you--and you have questions or need guidance on how to maneuver the publishing process--this course is for you. First-time authors and anyone who has had a negative publishing experience will benefit from this informative, fast-paced seminar. Mary Jo Zazueta, a well-respected industry veteran, will discuss different publishing options and the steps required to succeed at each. Tips on how to market and sell books will also be provided. The program is designed for fiction and nonfiction writers.

5 Thurs., Oct. 22-Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Explore the elements of storytelling, whether as non-fiction or fiction, in a workshop setting under the guidance of novelist and narrative writing instructor Stephen Lewis. You will write regularly, a couple of pages a week, which we will subject to peer critiquing during our Zoom classes. Critiqued works will be saved for the writer in a new file so that suggested changes can be studied, accepted or rejected. Emphasis will be on effective narration, including such principles as "show rather than tell," all designed to encourage the reader to want to find out what happens next.