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First Pages: What Would You Like to Write?
Hopkins Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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952.847.5500.
A beginning writing class to explore the differences between the creative writing genres and discover where your writing interests lie. Try your hand with writing exercises in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkins Library.
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First Pages: (Re)Work It - Editing Basics
Ridgedale Library
Monday, Jan. 11, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Dec 14. Register online or call 952-847-8800.
The first draft is finished. Now it’s time to focus on techniques and exercises that can enhance or shape the piece into a stronger finished work.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgedale Library.
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First Pages: No Fear, No Rhyme Poetry for English Language Learners
Golden Valley Library
Saturday, Jan. 16, 11a.m.–noon p.m.
Registration required, begins Dec 19. Register online or call 952.847.5475.
Discover your inner poet. Poetry comes in many different forms and allows you to explore your inner muse with variety. You will leave this class with the first draft of a poem.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Golden Valley Library.
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First Pages: Capturing Life-Changing Experiences
Hopkins Library
Saturday, Jan. 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Dec 26. Register online or call 952.847.5500.
Share your story through creative nonfiction writing. Explore tips, techniques and tools that will help you capture the moments, decisions and events that have significantly altered your life.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkins Library.
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First Pages: Capturing Life-Changing Experiences
Wayzata Library
Saturday, Jan. 23, 1–2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Dec 26. Register online or call 952.847.6150.
Share your story through creative nonfiction writing. Explore tips, techniques and tools that will help you capture the moments, decisions and events that have significantly altered your life. Sessions are identical. Please register for only one session.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Wayzata Library.
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First Pages: Character Creation
Maple Grove Library
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jan 13. Register online or call 952.847.5550.
For kids in grades 4-6. Do you have a favorite character in a book or story? How did the writer discover the character’s secret powers or the fact that they wear high-top sneakers and glasses? Learn how to create a character that keeps the reader interested and your stories full of surprises.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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