"I've studied all around Portland, but you are simply the best.  You're practical, kind and have extraordinary skills managing large groups.  I felt safe, AND I felt like you cared.  Thank you!!"  ~ Carole Wright

The Craft of Writing Class (AM)  11:00 to 1:00 p.m., is an intermediate/advanced level course for the writer of memoir, fiction, short story and essay.

We read extraordinary published writing, and work on the elements of craft that include:
Scene development
Sensory immersion
Authentic voice development
Plot
Structure
Character development
Cultivation of the antagonistic forces that swirl within and without.

You will read your work aloud, you will create new work, and you will be supported in a kind, generous and warm atmosphere of professional courtesy.   You will leave this class informed and inspired!

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FALL TERM OUTLINE: 

Class 1: Sept. 15
Pre-reading: Critique Articles and 500 word essay samples.  
Intros, hellos, process of class, discussion of text.

Workshop Readers: Joseph, Pamela, Cathryn
This is a 1250 words total. Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins.  Bring 11 copies please.  (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 2: Sept. 22
Pre-reading: The Farm by Joanna Macy/Scene Handout

Workshop Readers: Shirley, Dayna, Amber
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins.  Bring 11 copies pleas. (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 3: Sept. 29
500 Word Essay Prompt:  One thing that reminds you of something else.  Reminders.
Pre-reading: Live Through This by Debra Gwartney (see web site below)

Workshop Readers: Melissa, Gabrielle
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins. Bring 11 copies please. (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 4: Oct. 6
Pre-reading: The Liar's Club by Mary Karr  

Workshop Readers: Victoria, Sandra, Joseph
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins.  Bring 11 copies please. (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).  

Class 5: Oct. 13
500 Word Essay Prompt:  The Mirror
Pre-reading: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

Workshop Readers: Pamela, Cathryn
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins. Bring 11 copies please. (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 6:  Oct. 20
Pre-reading: The Breeze by Joshua Ferris

Workshop Readers: Shirley, Dayna, Amber,
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins. Bring 11 copies please. (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 7: Oct. 27
500 Word Essay Prompt: Where are you?  The Eight Step Essay Revised
Pre-reading: Showing vs. Telling

Workshop Readers: Melissa, Gabrielle
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins.  Bring 11 copies please.  (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 8: Nov. 3
Pre-reading: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Workshop Readers:  Victoria, Sandra, Joseph, Pamela
This is a 1250 word submission.  Double spaced, 12 point font, New Times Roman with one inch margins. Bring 11 copies please.  (Copy service at corner next to New Seasons at the UPS Store).

Class 9: Nov. 1
Pre-reading: