Got cold weather blues? Anxious about the holidays? Or are you just in a rut? If you’re like Baby Dog, you might just need
to surround yourself with your own creature comforts. In her case, it’s a nest of cushy autumn leaves. Can you find her?
For you, have you considered taking advantage of the comforts offered by writing? According to writer Edna Ferber, who wrote in her 1963 autobiography: “Life can’t ever really defeat a writer who is in love with writing, for life itself is a writer’s lover until death – fascinating, cruel, lavish, warm, cold, treacherous, constant.”
So why not embrace life by signing up for a creative writing course at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro? We’re offering a wide range of opportunities in Spring 2018 that are sure to lift your spirits!
In fact, I’ll be leading a one-day workshop on Saturday, March 3 on flash fiction. Flash fiction is irresistible; a joy for both reader and writer. Opportunities are better than ever, with a virtual explosion of contests and publications specializing in the form. Read some of the best, experiment a little, and leave the class with a complete “kit” of your own for future inspiration.
CCCC offers many other valuable classes and workshops this spring–including a workshop to help writers achieve publication led by recent novelist Michele Berger. I also recommend you consider the weekly course offered by the celebrated poet Mary Barnard titled “Write to Heal.”
For the complete list of offerings, and to sign up, visit the CCCC website.
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Ashley: Thanks for doing this post. Unfortunately, Ruth will not be doing her class as she has chronic back problems. It will have to be cancelled.
Oh dear — I will revise the post. Thanks for letting me know!