After you’ve written the first draft, what then? A good workshop group can help you figure out what about your draft needs improving, and the process of critiquing other writers helps you become a better writer yourself. Share your memoir-in-progress with other writers to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

Register for Memoir Writing Workshop 

This ongoing class meets once each week and takes attendees aged 55+ through the steps of writing their own life stories. Students are given tools and techniques to help learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

Register for Memoir Writing for Seniors

Are you looking for a writing workshop group? Led by J. Jobe, Writing All Year is a place to share your work-in-progress with other writers. We meet twice a month to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Our objective: to improve the work with kindness and compassion. If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, please join us. Free. All experience levels are welcome. Contact jjobe@cals.org.

Register for Writing all Year Workshop Group

How many words does it take to tell a compelling true story? The answer might surprise you. In this new three-part class, challenge your creativity by learning to write one of the most intriguing narrative forms–flash nonfiction. Join us as we explore the genre with insights and essential exercises and try our hands at telling a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end, in just a few paragraphs. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

Register for Flash Nonfiction

Karen Hayes was an incredible poet who worked to share her love of poetry and its transformative power. For years, Karen ran a monthly reading series with open mic and featured readers. When Karen passed away suddenly, prose writer Jobe took the reins to ensure her legacy would continue. Bust out and dust off anything you’ve been wanting to read or just come to listen and show support. Contact jjobe@cals.org.

Register for Karen Hayes Poetry and Prose Reading Series 

After you’ve written the first draft, what then? A good workshop group can help you figure out what about your draft needs improving, and the process of critiquing other writers helps you become a better writer yourself. Share your memoir-in-progress with other writers to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Contact dmoore@cals.org for file sharing information.

Register for Memoir Writing Workshop

This ongoing class meets once each week and takes attendees aged 55+ through the steps of writing their own life stories. Students are given tools and techniques to help learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org.

Register for Memoir Writing for Seniors

Are you looking for a writing workshop group? Led by J. Jobe, Writing All Year is a place to share your work-in-progress with other writers. We meet twice a month to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Our objective: to improve the work with kindness and compassion. If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, please join us. Free. All experience levels are welcome. Contact jjobe@cals.org.

Register for Writing all Year Workshop Group