Join us as we go through the steps of writing our own life stories. You’ll be given tools and techniques to help you learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. This is a three-part program. Presented by CALS Writing Circle. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

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Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Learn to tell a story of YOUR life in just six words! Whether humorous, profound, or somewhere in between, this exercise will give you an idea of events, memories, or emotions that have meaning for you. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or ewooley@cals.org.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with 50,000 words of a brand-new novel. They enter the month as elementary school teachers, mechanics, or stay-at-home parents. They leave novelists. (nanowrimo.org/about-nano)

Come check out this easy NaNoWriMo explanation–what it is and how you can get the most out of it.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with 50,000 words of a brand-new novel. They enter the month as elementary school teachers, mechanics, or stay-at-home parents. They leave novelists. (nanowrimo.org/about-nano)

Come check out this easy NaNoWriMo explanation–what it is and how you can get the most out of it.

If you could write your own obituary, what would you say about yourself, your life, your work, your family? Join us as we learn how to write an obituary for yourself–or for a loved one. We’ll talk about what to include and leave out of an obituary, the common elements of every obituary, dealing with difficult death notices, the cost of placing an obit, and more. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

Join us for a series of poetry exercises designed to improve your creative flow, regardless of what you write. This fun program is for anyone who wants to inject their writing (and way of thinking) with new ideas and fresh inspiration. All experience levels are welcome. Contact dmoore@cals.org or fdelgato@cals.org.

Grief journaling is a way of allowing ourselves the space for genuine healing to take place and is a recognized tool in the processing of grief. Learn how to create and keep a grief journal, including step-by-step instructions and prompts. Contact dmoore@cals.org or omitchell@cals.org.