Saturday, Nov. 11: Workshop -- Writing the Necessary Poem

Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Waccamaw Higher Education Center, 160 Willbrook Boulevard, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
I'll be teaching a workshop called "Writing the Necessary Poem," on generating poems that matter. It includes a brief study of published poems that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Strategies for getting to the heart of the poem. Includes class packet of sample poems and resources. For all levels. A sandwich can be purchased during class, or bring your own. Registration, $30: Coastal Carolina University Lifelong Learning, 843-349-4032 or www.coastal.edu/outreach.

Saturday, Oct. 21: Kakalak anthology reading

Saturday, October 21, 2 - 4 p.m., Charleston County Public Library, Charleston, SC--Some of the poets and artists published in Kakalak 2006: An Anthology of Carolina Poets will present their poems and art from the anthology. The program is free and open to the public. My friend Linda Ferguson and I are in charge of planning the event, and we'll be participating.

Saturday, Oct. 7: Memoir Writing Workshop

Saturday, October 7, 2006
Memoir Writing Workshop with Susan Meyers
Charleston County Public Library
68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
Meeting Room B
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 18 and up

Writing a memoir is one way to make meaning of life through reflection of self and family. We’ll address some of the questions memoirists face: what to put in, what to leave out, where to start, what shapes a memoir, what makes it meaningful. The workshop will include discussion, a brief writing session, and a class packet for participants. Free and open to the public. Limited to 25.