We Set Out Now: A Marathon Reading of the Maximus Poems
Join us for a marathon reading of Charles Olson's Maximus Poems
The Gloucester Writers Center is a place for working writers in a working town
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The Embodied Voice with Nadine Boughton
The Embodied Voice The embodied voice is one rooted not only in larynx and throat but the Earth; it retains the animal, the sounds of the world rising up through the body. As Charles Olson wrote: whatever you have to say, leave the roots on, let them dangle And the dirt Just to make […]
James Sullivan: Which Side Are You On?
Gloucester Stage Company 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United StatesIn Which Side Are You On, author James Sullivan delivers a lively anecdotal history of the progressive movements that have shaped the growth of the United States, and the songs that have accompanied and defined them. Come share in the music with a perfect handful of Cape Ann Musicians singing there own interpretations of these […]
$25
Words After Work with Aine Greaney
Gloucester Writers Center 126 East Main Street, GloucesterThis evening writing workshop is suitable for working adults or those balancing volunteer work with family responsibilities. The Words after Work workshop will cover the following: - An overview of the documented research and benefits on/of expressive writing for personal wellness and resilience - How to develop and maintain a consistent writing practice--even when you work full time […]
Open Mic
Gloucester Writers Center 126 East Main Street, GloucesterCreative Nonfiction with John R. Nelson
Maud / Olson Library 108 East Main Street, GloucesterCreative nonfiction refers broadly to fact-based essays, written for publication, that emphasize point of view and often employ narration. We will focus on the basics of writing creative nonfiction: purpose, audience, shaping, voice and tone, style, and use of sources. Most class time will be devoted to critiques of student writing, and all students will […]
Rachel Layne: How to Read The News
The news is overwhelming. How do you sort through it? Where to begin? How do you know what's true? Come listen to a journalist outline how she ferrets out information using tools of the trade. You'll learn how to: - Identify a meme or unreported story vs. news written by professional journalists - Figure out […]
Fish Tales: True Love
Gloucester Stage Company 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United StatesBuy tickets here. If you have a story you'd like to tell, please contact Casey Breton at caseybreton@outlook.com.
An Evening with Andre Dubus III
Azorean Resturant 133 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA, United StatesCome enjoy Tapas appetizers, drinks, and conversation in an intimate setting with novelist and short story writer Andre Dubus III. Andre’s seven books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his memoir, Townie. His most recent novel, Gone So Long, has received starred reviews from […]
$50