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NEW | 10 Practical Tips to Writing Powerful Dialogue

Writing believable, relatable dialogue is an artform, but fortunately there are some tried-andtested methods and techniques you can use right now to improve the dialogue in your novel or script. In this fast paced session, you’ ll learn how to turn ordinary words into compelling dialogue, use clean dialogue tags, differentiate character voices, use dialogue instead of narrative / voiceover, avoid dialogue“ dumps,” and be real, but not boring. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide professor of publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

◗ Oct 7 | T | 4-5 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Online AL-B765-F1 | Krusemark 1

Appraise Your Antiques

Learn the basics of identifying and appraising antiques, art, jewelry, coins and collectibles. Get tips on what makes things valuable and the best ways to sell them. No books in this class, everything is“ hands on”. Examine things like lithophane, trench art, precious gemstones, rare coins, mourning jewelry, sterling silver & German silver. Bring a magnifying glass if you have one. Instructor David Schlueter is a Certified Antique Appraiser.

Appraise Your Coin Collection

Learn the basics of researching and appraising your U. S. and foreign coins & currency. Examine 200 year old U. S. and foreign coins. Gain knowledge about the ins and outs of where to buy and sell coins, coin authentication and much more. Students will be asked to do internet and book research. Bring a magnifying glass if you have one. Instructor David Schlueter is a Certified Antique Appraiser.

Appraise Your Fine & Costume Jewelry

Learn the basics of appraising your fine & costume jewelry, either for resale or insurance purposes. Find out how anyone can authenticate an Italian cameo, the difference between 10k and 14k gold and why there are jewels in a watch. Get tips on the best places to sell. Bring a few pieces to class and a magnifying glass if you have one. Instructor David Schlueter is a Certified Antique Appraiser.

Book Club – Evening

Book clubs provide a great opportunity to meet new people and share your love for the literary arts. Please check online for the book you should read for the first meeting. Club members share in leading the discussion. See website for class meeting dates.

NEW | Boxing Your Trauma

This generative workshop will discuss how and why writers explore traumatic experiences. You will look at examples, write, and have an opportunity to share your work in a supportive environment. The workshop will provide you with techniques you can use in both prose and poetry to begin the process of writing and boxing trauma into various forms and styles. You will leave with new written work and concrete tips to help you move forward on your writing journey.

Romantasy Book Club

This book club is a fun way to explore a different genre of book series. We will be deep diving specifically into“ Romantasy” books. There are a lot of Romance & Fantasy mixed books that will be great to discuss. The group will share in keeping the discussion going. Please have the first book read by the day of the meeting. The first book will be The Trial of the Sun Queen, by Nisha J. Tuli

NEW | Redefining Ekphrastic Writing

Join Author Allison Blevins to learn about ekphrasis, the use of detailed descriptions of visual art as a literary device. In this workshop, you will read and discuss both traditional and modern examples of ekphrastic writing. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice several types of ekphrastic writing and will leave the workshop with concrete examples of how to utilize ekphrasis to generate work.

◗ Sep 24 | W | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Online AL-B768-F1 | Blevins 1

Coached Writing & Feedback

Calling all writers! Are you interested in sharing your writing and getting feedback and guidance from a professional writing coach? If so, come ready to share and take notes. This is an online class.

Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’ s Guide

You don’ t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’ re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing.

◗ Oct 10 | F | 4-6 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Online AL-B710-F1 | Krusemark 1

Everything

You Need to Know to Write & Publish a Book

The class will be an overview of everything needed to write a book. We will discuss how to take your idea from conception to the organizing of ideas to structure and plot. We will discuss choosing a title, subtitle, cover, and the different options for publishing, as well as time frames, expected cost, and any other questions that come up.

NEW | Discover Digital Photography

This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smartphone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. If you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those“ old school” photo assets. See software requirements and register online at: www. ed2go. com / anokahenn / onlinecourses / discover-digital-photography /

◗ Fee: $ 115 | Online AL-A217-F1 | Ed2Go 1

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