Writing Intro to Writing 2/3/22

Writing

The Write Age: Learning the Art of Writing

The Write Age is an opportunity for anyone to begin to learn the art of writing. Whether you have dabbled with writing over the years or are just curious, now is the time to begin! Regardless of your interest—fiction, non-fiction, essay, memoir, playwriting or poetry—this course is your chance to put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) and expand your understanding of the literary craft. Join lifelong writer and published author Rudy Michael Melena as he tailors the course based on a survey of your interests. Would you like to learn sentence structure? How about idea creation? Do you need to brush up on the use of tense? What about character complexity? How do you paint a mood? Or would you like to know about the arc of plot? Melena says the writing exercises are both positive and generative. “There’s no red ink marking as you likely remember from school,” he says. “We praise each other’s work and leave each class glowing.” Each two-hour session consists of storytelling so students can get to know each other, a lesson, suggested prompts, writing and sharing. The goal in the fourth week is a recital in the form of a reading, where each person shares a polished work. Come away with a newfound joy for writing!

Four Zoom sessions

Thur., Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022, 6:30–8:30 pm MT ENRICH 0589 / $140

Rudy Michael Melena is an award-winning educator and retired principal who holds degrees from Colorado College and Lesley University. He has been a lifelong writer, and his short stories have been published in several literary journals. He is currently revising a novel.

I’m very impressed with the quality of the discussions between the instructors and those attending. Very thought provoking. I learned a lot and appreciated the perspectives of all participants. ~ Enrichment Program student