BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gloucester Writers Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gloucester Writers Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20120311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20121104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20130310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20131103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20140309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20141102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20150308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20151101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140806T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140612T202208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140612T202208Z UID:4444-1407353400-1407360600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Paul Pines DESCRIPTION:http://www.paulpines.com \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/paul-pines/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pines.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140727T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140721T134209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140721T134209Z UID:4462-1406487600-1406494800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:5 Plays for the Price of One DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/5-plays-price-one/ LOCATION:Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screen-Shot-2014-07-21-at-3.47.47-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T184442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T184442Z UID:4202-1405501200-1394022600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Classes DESCRIPTION:A Group of One’s Own \n9:00-10:30 \nA Group of One’s Own is a  writing group for women with limited resources to help find their voices and explore creative writing.   Working in a safe and supportive environment\, women work to expand their skills and cull from their own experiences.  The group is currently closed. \nMining the Hat \n11:00-12:30 \nMining the Hat is a writing group focused on\, but not limited to\, exploring poetry and form. Pulling from the experiences and interests of the members we bring in writing to help expand our boundaries.  For more information please contact Amanda Cook at orangeamanda@yahoo.com. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/classes-8-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140506T164500 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140209T031232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T031232Z UID:4156-1401206400-1399394700@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Kids Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Amanda Cook \nTuesdays\, May 6 to May 27\, 4:00-4:45 \nThe Gloucester Writers Center invites kids in grades 2-6 to sharpen their pencils and write! \nWe will use all of our senses to see the world around us and get it down into words\, following examples by William Carlos Williams and Emily Dickinson.  We will play with the sound of rhythm and rhyme\, assonance and alliteration. \nLimited to 8 students. \nFree of charge! \nTo register\, please email Amanda Cook at orangeamanda@yahoo.com. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/kids-poetry-workshop/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Appeal-Letter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140209T024046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T024046Z UID:4154-1399543200-1397131200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Veterans Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spring 2014 \nThe Inner Voice and the Outer World  \nWhy Write? “To better understand the world we live inand the people who live in it.”  Brian Turner\, Iraq Veteran and Poet \nThe Gloucester Office of Veterans Services& The Gloucester Writers Centerannounce an eight-week writing workshopfor Veterans on Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:00March 20 through May 8\, 2014at the Office of Veterans Services\, 12 Emerson Avenue \, Gloucester. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. \nWe will focus on the writing process andexplore different forms\, such as poetry\, memoir\, essays\, reporting and stories in an informal\, supportive environment. \nFacilitator: Dorothy Shubow Nelson\, M.A. English\, \nBoard Member\, Gloucester Writers Center . \nWorkshop materials may include excerpts from the writings of men and women  published in current journals such as After Action Review;  and Consequence Magazine; a chapter from the novel The Yellow Birds\, by Iraq Veteran\, Kevin Powers; and post war writings from WWI\, WWII and the Vietnam War. \nDorothy Shubow Nelson\, formerly Senior Lecturer in English at UMass/Boston\, has taught writing and literature for 25 years. With the support of the Gloucester Writers Center she organized “ Readings and Conversations on War and Writing” featuring poetry and prose of North Shore Veterans\, William Joiner Center Faculty and Veterans\, and Consequence Magazine. Her collection of poems\, The Dream of the Sea\, was published in 2008. \nWorkshop limited to ten participants. \nTo register call Lucia Amero at 978-281-9740 \nFor more information send email to Dorothy.nelson@umb.edu re: Writing Workshopand include your name\, email address and phone number. \n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/veterans-writing-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Gloucester Office of Veterans Services\, 12 Emerson Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/VeteransWorkshop2014.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140307T192132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140307T192132Z UID:4227-1398502800-1398510000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Write a Short Story DESCRIPTION:Ann McArdle \nSaturday mornings 9:00-11:00; April 5th- April 26th\, 2014 \n$100\, maximum class size 10 \n  \nCome try your hand at short stories. We’ll look at examples of the best by the likes of Chekov\, Carver\, Munro\, and Hempel.  And through in-class writing exercises we’ll start—and work on–our own stories. \nStephen King says “a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.” What better reason to give it a try? \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/4150-6/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140307T192031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140307T192031Z UID:4226-1397898000-1397905200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Write a Short Story DESCRIPTION:Ann McArdle \nSaturday mornings 9:00-11:00; April 5th- April 26th\, 2014 \n$100\, maximum class size 10 \n  \nCome try your hand at short stories. We’ll look at examples of the best by the likes of Chekov\, Carver\, Munro\, and Hempel.  And through in-class writing exercises we’ll start—and work on–our own stories. \nStephen King says “a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.” What better reason to give it a try? \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/4150-5/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140307T191907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140307T191907Z UID:4225-1397379600-1397386800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Write a Short Story DESCRIPTION:Ann McArdle \nSaturday mornings 9:00-11:00; April 5th-April 26th\, 2014 \n$100\, maximum class size 10 \n  \nCome try your hand at short stories. We’ll look at examples of the best by the likes of Chekov\, Carver\, Munro\, and Hempel.  And through in-class writing exercises we’ll start—and work on–our own stories. \nStephen King says “a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.” What better reason to give it a try? \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/4150-4/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140410T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140309T234729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140309T234729Z UID:4231-1397122200-1397133000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story: Works in Progress DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: Works in Progress \nAnn McArdle \nThurs mornings 9:30-12:30\, March 6-April 10\, 2014 \n$150; maximum class size 10 (this class is nearly full\, so register now.) \n  \nAre you working on a memoir\, a novel\, something half-way between the two? Join this workshop-style class where participants read and critique each other’s work and in the process make discoveries for their own writing. Discussion and in-class writing exercises focus on different elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of place\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice\, and whatever else comes up in your work. \n  \nWe’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in short form and long. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-story-works-progress-5/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190730Z UID:4207-1396688400-1396695600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Write a Short Story DESCRIPTION:Ann McArdle \nSaturday mornings 9:00-11:00; April 5th- April 26th\, 2014 \n$100\, maximum class size 10 \n  \nCome try your hand at short stories. We’ll look at examples of the best by the likes of Chekov\, Carver\, Munro\, and Hempel.  And through in-class writing exercises we’ll start—and work on–our own stories. \nStephen King says “a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.” What better reason to give it a try? \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/4150-2/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140403T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140309T234642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140309T234642Z UID:4230-1396517400-1396528200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story: Works in Progress DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: Works in Progress \nAnn McArdle \nThurs mornings 9:30-12:30\, March 6-April 10\, 2014 \n$150; maximum class size 10 (this class is nearly full\, so register now.) \n  \nAre you working on a memoir\, a novel\, something half-way between the two? Join this workshop-style class where participants read and critique each other’s work and in the process make discoveries for their own writing. Discussion and in-class writing exercises focus on different elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of place\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice\, and whatever else comes up in your work. \n  \nWe’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in short form and long. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-story-works-progress-4/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140331T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190955Z UID:4210-1396292400-1396301400@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:10-minute Playwriting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/10-minute-playwriting-workshop-4-4/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lynda-Robinson-Thumbnail1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140327T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190619Z UID:4206-1395912600-1395923400@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story: Works in Progress DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: Works in Progress \nAnn McArdle \nThurs mornings 9:30-12:30\, March 6-April 10\, 2014 \n$150; maximum class size 10 (this class is nearly full\, so register now.) \n  \nAre you working on a memoir\, a novel\, something half-way between the two? Join this workshop-style class where participants read and critique each other’s work and in the process make discoveries for their own writing. Discussion and in-class writing exercises focus on different elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of place\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice\, and whatever else comes up in your work. \n  \nWe’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in short form and long. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-story-works-progress-3/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140324T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190921Z UID:4209-1395687600-1395696600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:10-minute Playwriting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/10-minute-playwriting-workshop-4-3/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lynda-Robinson-Thumbnail1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140213T210420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140213T210420Z UID:4165-1395309600-1395316800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Veterans Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spring 2014 \nThe Inner Voice and the Outer World  \nWhy Write? “To better understand the world we live inand the people who live in it.”  Brian Turner\, Iraq Veteran and Poet \nThe Gloucester Office of Veterans Services& The Gloucester Writers Centerannounce an eight-week writing workshopfor Veterans on Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:00March 20 through May 8\, 2014at the Office of Veterans Services\, 12 Emerson Avenue \, Gloucester. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. \nWe will focus on the writing process andexplore different forms\, such as poetry\, memoir\, essays\, reporting and stories in an informal\, supportive environment. \nFacilitator: Dorothy Shubow Nelson\, M.A. English\, \nBoard Member\, Gloucester Writers Center . \nWorkshop materials may include excerpts from the writings of men and women  published in current journals such as After Action Review;  and Consequence Magazine; a chapter from the novel The Yellow Birds\, by Iraq Veteran\, Kevin Powers; and post war writings from WWI\, WWII and the Vietnam War. \nDorothy Shubow Nelson\, formerly Senior Lecturer in English at UMass/Boston\, has taught writing and literature for 25 years. With the support of the Gloucester Writers Center she organized “ Readings and Conversations on War and Writing” featuring poetry and prose of North Shore Veterans\, William Joiner Center Faculty and Veterans\, and Consequence Magazine. Her collection of poems\, The Dream of the Sea\, was published in 2008. \nWorkshop limited to ten participants. \nTo register call Lucia Amero at 978-281-9740 \nFor more information send email to Dorothy.nelson@umb.edu re: Writing Workshopand include your name\, email address and phone number. \n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/veterans-writing-workshop-2-2/ LOCATION:Gloucester Office of Veterans Services\, 12 Emerson Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/veterens-writers-workshop-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140320T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190539Z UID:4205-1395307800-1395318600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story: Works in Progress DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: Works in Progress \nAnn McArdle \nThurs mornings 9:30-12:30\, March 6-April 10\, 2014 \n$150; maximum class size 10 (this class is nearly full\, so register now.) \n  \nAre you working on a memoir\, a novel\, something half-way between the two? Join this workshop-style class where participants read and critique each other’s work and in the process make discoveries for their own writing. Discussion and in-class writing exercises focus on different elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of place\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice\, and whatever else comes up in your work. \n  \nWe’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in short form and long. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-story-works-progress-2/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140317T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140301T190839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140301T190839Z UID:4208-1395082800-1395091800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:10-minute Playwriting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/10-minute-playwriting-workshop-4-2/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lynda-Robinson-Thumbnail1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140310T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140123T183537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140123T183537Z UID:4108-1394478000-1394487000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:10-minute Playwriting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/10-minute-playwriting-workshop-4/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lynda-Robinson-Thumbnail1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140306T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140209T023608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T023608Z UID:4153-1394098200-1394109000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story: Works in Progress DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: Works in Progress \nAnn McArdle \nThurs mornings 9:30-12:30\, March 6-April 10\, 2014 \n$150; maximum class size 10 (this class is nearly full\, so register now.) \n  \nAre you working on a memoir\, a novel\, something half-way between the two? Join this workshop-style class where participants read and critique each other’s work and in the process make discoveries for their own writing. Discussion and in-class writing exercises focus on different elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of place\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice\, and whatever else comes up in your work. \n  \nWe’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in short form and long. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-story-works-progress/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Readings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140205T135928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140205T135928Z UID:4141-1393405200-1392208200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Classes DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/classes-8-2/ CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20140205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20140115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20140117T074145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140117T074145Z UID:4071-1391590800-1389789000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Classes DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/classes-8/ CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130912T113539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130912T113539Z UID:2217-1384592400-1384599600@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mug Up: Investigation and Imagination. DESCRIPTION:James Cook and Dave Rich. \nHow do writers use research to stimulate imagination? In this Mug Up we’ll explore the relationship between investigation and creation. We’ll look at some of the ways that writers like Charles Olson\, Eduardo Galeano\, Kristen Prevallet\, Ed Sanders\, and Ernesto Cardenal have made inventive use of documentary investigations. Bring some research—historical\, genealogical\, botanical\, geological\, etc.—to use as the basis for some writing of your own. Or\, make use of the materials on hand. \nTo register\, please email GloucesterWriters@gmail.com. \nThe Mug Up Workshop Series is a  mini-semester meeting  on Saturday mornings from 9-11.  Sharpen your pencil and join us as we focus on a variety of subjects.  Each workshop is $30. \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \n  \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/mug-up-investigation-and-imagination/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131112T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20131013T133004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131013T133004Z UID:3755-1384282800-1384291800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Writing a 10-Minute Play Workshop DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story to tell. The 10-minute play format has all the elements of drama – plot\, characters\, dialogue & conflict. Learn how to put those elements into a short piece written specifically for the stage\, for actors\, and for an audience. Over the 4-week class\, participants will create a 10-minute play for a Festival to be performed live. If you are a writer\, stretch your skills into theatre and the art of writing art dialogue. If you are a dreamer\, put your story into the short-play format for all the world to see!\n\n\nM. Lynda Robinson has been in the theatre for 30+ years as an actor\, director\, producer\, teacher and playwright. She attended the Graduate School in Playwriting at B.U.\, has 3 published plays\, won numerous awards\, and her plays have been produced all over the country. She is a playwriting mentor at high schools for the Mass. Young Playwrights Program and the Huntington Theatre’s Young Voices Program. \n\n\n\n\nTuesdays  November 12\, 19\,  and 26 and December 3. \n7:00 – 9:30 pm \nPublic Staged Reading date TBD \nLimited to 10 participants.   $125 \n  \n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/writing-10-minute-play-workshop/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10minute.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130912T114041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130912T114041Z UID:2219-1383987600-1383994800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mug Up: Public Relations 101 POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:This class has been postponed.  If you are interested in more information corning this class\, please email Amanda Cook at orangeamanda@yahoo.com. \n  \nAriane Doud \nLearn how to write and distribute a press release\, gain an understanding of social media basics\, and how to work with the press to gain attention for your work. Bonus points for anyone who can identify the differences between PR\, marketing and advertising! \nThe Mug Up Workshop Series is a  mini-semester meeting  on Saturday mornings from 9-11.  Sharpen your pencil and join us as we focus on a variety of subjects.  Each workshop is $30. \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \n  \nAriane Doud has represented a wide range of clients over her career in integrated public relations\, including human resources\, professional services\, life sciences\, technology\, cultural institutions\, tourism and environmental services. She has built depth and breadth of experience in strategic planning and tactical execution\, including media relations\, event planning\, analyst relations\, social media (planning\, content\, format) and more. The common thread? Helping to drive clients’ businesses through strategic\, targeted communications campaigns. \nAriane holds an M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Emerson College and a B.A. in Political Science & Philosophy from Bennington College. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/mug-up-public-relations-101-for-independent-artists-writers-and-small-businesses/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20131001T141752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131001T141752Z UID:2279-1383300000-1383307200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Veterans Writing Workshop Fall 2013 DESCRIPTION:A workshop that meets for six weeks on Friday from November 1 until December 6 from 10 A.M. to 12:00 PM \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/veterans-writing-workshop-fall-2013-3/ LOCATION:Gloucester Office of Veterans Services\, 12 Emerson Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/veterens-writers-workshop-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130918T210150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130918T210150Z UID:2236-1382778000-1382785200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mug Up: The Art of Exercising: Stephen Jonas's Exercises for Ear. DESCRIPTION: Joseph Torra \nBoston poet Stephen Jonas wrote a seminal book of poetry titled Exercises for Ear.  “They are a practice on the poet’s keyboard” Gerrit Lansing has written—“short” and “pithy.” We will consider some of Jonas’s etudes and his approaches to writing about the world around him. Then you will write your own practices\, or exercises\, tapping into the people\, places\, conversations\, neighborhoods and events in your life. \nJoseph Torra has been writing\, editing\, teaching\, and promoting the work of other writers for over 25 years.   For more information on his work\, please visit joetorra.com. \nThe Mug Up Workshop Series is a  mini-semester meeting  on Saturday mornings from 9-11.  Sharpen your pencil and join us as we focus on a variety of subjects.  Each workshop is $30. \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/mug-up-the-art-of-excercising-stephen-jonass-exercises-for-ear/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130902T034743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130902T034743Z UID:2195-1380963600-1380970800@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mug Up: Haibun. DESCRIPTION:Martha Morgan \n\nA haibun links brief\, imagistic and poetic prose with one or more haiku. …these English-language haibun involved concrete stories (small events) where the everyday becomes remarkable. Typically\, modern haibun are like short stories ending with one haiku. \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \n  \nThe Mug Up Workshop Series is a  mini-semester meeting  on Saturday mornings from 9-11.  Sharpen your pencil and join us as we focus on a variety of subjects.  Each workshop is $30. \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/mug-up-haibun/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20131003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20131003T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130902T102845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130902T102845Z UID:2197-1380792600-1380803400@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Elements of Story. DESCRIPTION:Elements of Story: 6 sessions \nAnn McArdle \nA workshop-style class with writing\, reading\, and discussion focusing on\ndifferent elements that make a strong story: character development\, sense of\nplace\, plot and overall structure\, language and word choice and whatever\nelse come up in your work. We’ll look at fiction and non-fiction examples in\nshort form and long. \nBring pens and notebook\, a piece you’re working on if you have one\, and\,\nmost importantly\, bring your interest\, energy\, and sense of humor! We’ll\nhave a lively time and get a lot of work done while we’re having fun. \nWe will meet Thursday mornings from 9:30-12:30 on October 3\, October 10\, October 17\, October 24\, October 31 and November 7. \n$150 \n  \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/elements-of-story/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20130921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20130921T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130902T034133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130902T034133Z UID:2193-1379754000-1379761200@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mug Up: Reading Like A Writer. DESCRIPTION:Ann McArdle \nWhat makes a good story good? We’ll use Francine Prose’s book\, Reading Like a Writer\, as a jumping off point for our discussion of close reading\, what we can learn from the books and stories we read and love. Great if you’ve read Prose’s book. Also fine if you haven’t. Give some thought to some of the books you’ve read that have inspired you in one way or another. \nPlease register below.  To register and pay at the door\, please choose the Register Only ticket. \nThe Mug Up Workshop Series is a six-week mini-semester meeting  on Saturday mornings from 9-11.  Sharpen your pencil and join us as we focus on a variety of subjects.  Each workshop is $30. \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/mug-up-reading-like-a-writer/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Readings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20130817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20130817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T102420 CREATED:20130711T223021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130711T223021Z UID:2097-1376733600-1376748000@archive.gloucesterwriters.org SUMMARY:Mothers & Daughters Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/event/2097/ LOCATION:GWC\, 126 East Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Readings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://archive.gloucesterwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mother-and-Daughters-Writing-Workshop1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR