Local writer Jenny Davis will demonstrate how to write compelling personal narratives in this generative writing workshop.
Have you ever wanted to put down your memories and share them with your loved ones (or the world)? Explore your story in this generative memoir writing workshop! Writers will learn the basics of the genre and, through guided prompts and discussion, discover ways to make literary meaning of their experiences. No history as a writer necessary; please bring something to write on and with.
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Presenter Biography:
Jenny Davis (she/her/hers) is a recent Artist-In-Residence at the Spokane Public Libraries. Jenny writes personal essay, teaches at Gonzaga University, and leads writing workshops around town whenever she can. She runs a writing consultancy called Lilac City Literary.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Writing Workshops | Learning & Lectures | Arts & Culture |
Mon, Sep 18 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Sep 19 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Sep 20 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Sep 21 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Sep 22 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Sep 23 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Sep 24 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
66 public computer stations
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
34 person capacity maker studio
2 conference rooms
2 reservable co-working spaces in the Business Lab
5 study rooms
Media Studios – production studio, recording studio, and video studio
SERVICES
Friends of the Library used book store
New Leaf Café
Business Lab with Bloomberg Terminal & Coworking Space
Computer Lab (Faxing, copying, scanning, printing)
Inland Northwest Special Collections
KYRS Radio
Shimmer (public art) by John Rogers
River Rumpus Children’s Playspace
Serenity Room