In this workshop, we will use specific writing exercises to create and structure a short story. In addition to the concepts of character, conflict, choices, consequences, climax, and conclusions, we will also examine the uses of dialogue, the...
Upcoming Writing Workshops
This list is of upcoming seminars only. Since most seminars meet more than once in a term, if a class has already met at least once, it will no longer show up on this list.
Starting:
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tuesdays, June 5 – June 12
Online registration is closed; call (312) 255-3700 to register.
Six Secrets of Writing Short Stories
: Character, Conflict, Choices, Consequences, Climax, and Conclusions
Led by Enid Powell
Starting:
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Write Place
: A Facilitated Children’s Book Writers Group
Wednesdays, June 6 – July 18 (class will not meet July 4)
Led by Esther Hershenhorn
Writers will have the opportunity to share their stories in a supportive, focused, and enlightening environment. Facilitated discussions of participants’ manuscripts will highlight the writing process, story components, elements of...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Slam, Skit, Scene, Story: Writing the Spoken Word (Chicago Style)
Tuesdays, June 12 – July 24 (class will not meet July 3)
Six sessions, $170
Register online
From poetry slams to comedy improvs to interactive theater, Chicago is second to...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Nature Writing Workshop
Thursdays, June 14 – July 19
Six sessions, $170
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Do you love the outdoors? Is writing your passion? Explore nature writing through selected readings and field...
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories
Tuesdays, June 19 – July 31 (class will not meet July 3)
Six sessions, $170
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This workshop is designed for journal writers, people writing family stories,...
Saturday, June 23, 2012
How to Write the Personal Essay as a Stepping Stone to Your Memoir
Saturdays, June 23 – June 30
Two sessions, $90
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The personal essay can be the door through which writers enter the writing world, and can lead them into a...