FALL 2009 

 

Writing the Spiritual: An Exploration of Memoir and Free-writing

 

Many of us consider ourselves to be spiritual, yet what do we mean by this word? Spiritual experiences and beliefs are amongst the most difficult subjects to convey through words—especially in prose. In this class we will explore themes such as roots, ritual, impermanence, and compassion through a series of free-writing exercises. Students will be encouraged to read aloud from their exercises in a supportive environment. We will also read from essays/memoirs that explore spiritual themes, and discuss how to write vividly and honestly.

Maximum # of students: 11. Course #: 23.36

 

When: Mondays,6:45-8:45 p.m., October 19 - Dec. 7, 2009

Where: UW Campus

Cost: general public $151; UW students $111

To register: All registration is handled through the ASUW Experimental College. Visit: www.exco.org or call: (206) 86-LEARN

Online registration begins September 21.

 

 

SUMMER 2009 CLASSES

Discovering Your Story: An Introduction to Memoir Writing

Who are you? How have you become the person that you are?  This course will revolve around a series of in-class “free-writing” exercises designed to help us explore our memories and lives.  Students will be encouraged to read aloud from their exercises in a supportive environment. We will also talk about ways to begin organizing your memoir(s) and how to write vividly and honestly. Writers of all levels are welcome. Maximum Enrollment: 11

 

When: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m.; 6/30 – 8/11; no class 7/21

Where: UW Campus

Cost: $107 general public; $77 UW students
Course #23.36 sponsored by the UW’s Experimental College

To register go to: www.exco.org or call: (206) 86-LEARN

 

Writing, Fear, and Self-censorship

All of us know fear. As writers, some of our fears may include fear of revealing vulnerable or ugly truths, fear of offending others, or fear that our writing is banal and worthless. Fear can keep us from writing about the very subjects we most need to write about, or in the worst case, it can keep us from writing at all.  In this class, we will examine the role that fear plays in our lives through a series of writing exercises and in-class discussion. We will look at excerpts from David Bayles and Ted Orland’s Art and Fear, as well as quotes from writers who have contemplated their own relationship to fear—and what it takes to overcome it. Maximum Enrollment: 15

 

When: Saturday, July 11; 1-5 p.m.

Where: The Richard Hugo House on Capitol Hill

Cost: $95 general/$85.50  members

To register go to: www.hugohouse.org or call: (206) 322-7030

 

Questions? Write Me: anne@anneliukellor.com