THE INESCAPABLE WILDERNESS: LOST IN AMERICAN FICTION
Tuesdays, September 4-October 9 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Three of the top espionage writers of the mid-twentieth century were well acquainted with the secret world of spycraft. Both Ian Fleming and John le Carré were spooks for British Intelligence, while Len Deighton lived next door to Anna Wolkoff, a Nazi mole whose arrest he witnessed.
The founder of Sydney, in the nineteenth century, said “no other country offers less assistance to first settlers.” Jill Ker Conway’s poignant and lyrical autobiography is the story of her childhood on a remote sheep ranch and her educational journey from Sydney to Harvard to the presidency of Smith College.
The founder of Sydney, in the nineteenth century, said “no other country offers less assistance to first settlers.” Jill Ker Conway’s poignant and lyrical autobiography is the story of her childhood on a remote sheep ranch and her educational journey from Sydney to Harvard to the presidency of Smith College.
Join Reva Leizman as she explores the writings of two nationally acclaimed contemporary female writers: Eternal Life by Dara Horn, who has been a two-time National Jewish Book Award winner for fiction, and The Family Markowitz by Allegra Goodman, selected by The New Yorker as one of the 20 best current writers under 40
Nonfiction encompasses a wide range of writing, including giving writers permission to tell their own stories. In this class members bring work to share and also respond to the work of others. Newcomers welcome.
Nonfiction encompasses a wide range of writing, including giving writers permission to tell their own stories. In this class members bring work to share and also respond to the work of others. Newcomers welcome.
Writer Sheila Bender says, “We write poetry to hear our own voices whisper, sing and yell. We write poetry to find our connections to life.”
Become part of a supportive poetry community that will listen and give constructive feedback. Bring 15 copies of a poem you have written to the first session. Newcomers welcome.
Showing up to write isn’t half the battle – it is the battle. This class will help you develop writing habits that will boost your confidence, help you find your "voice," and keep your writing process in motion.