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Donald Lystra at Dog Ears Books on Sept. 19
On Thursday evening, September 19, Dog Ears Books in Northport will host a reception for award-winning Leelanau author Donald Lystra.
Tell Your Life through Stories
If you’re been wondering whether you want to write some stories from your life, or stories about your family, this seminar is a gentle introduction to the memoir. Meeting July 8 and 15, 2013.
July Poetry Boot Camp
Longtime Michigan Writers member, leader and presence Holly Wren Spaulding relocated to Massachusetts, but she’s back (although temporarily) in July! And she’s bringing back one of our long in-demand workshops, her Poetry Boot Camp, for a necessarily limited run.
Marla Kay Houghteling Workshop in Bay View
Marla Kay Houghteling, a Michigan Writers member, will conduct a workshop “Writing Poems from the World in Front of You” at the Bay View Association (a Chautauqua on Lake Michigan) on July 9, 11, 16, 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The sessions will include using model poems as guides for writing one’s own poems by drawing on observation and memory.
Journal and Sketchbook Workshop, June 22nd
Activities will help you use visual note taking, writing, and expressive mark making to help you record memories, observations, imaginings, stories, and visual narratives. All skills and experience levels welcome.
Discounts for MW Members to the Interlochen Writers Retreat
Interested in kickstarting your summer writing plans? Consider the Interlochen Writer’s Retreat-a favorite among many of our members. It’s a four-day literary immersion.
Chapbook Launch Sunday, June 16
Please join us on Sunday, June 16th at the Interlochen Writer’s House for the launch of the Michigan Writers Cooperative Press Chapbook. Ellen Stone is the winner of this year’s contest.
Our (Rescheduled) Spring Potluck: May 9!
We’re back with our rescheduled spring potluck — pushed (like actual spring) into May. Join us Thursday, May 9!
Sponsor ‘Dunes Review’ Today!
Are you interested in supporting one of your favorite local literary magazines? Would you like to show that support to an enthusiastic literary readership? Then consider becoming a Dunes Review sponsor. For a limited time only!