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wednesday morning writing workshop series
WRITING FROM MEMORY OR IMAGINATION with Nicole R. Zimmerman Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – April 1, 10am – noon. This workshop series focuses on generative writing with the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method, which uses prompts and positive group reflection to bolster your writing practice. Participants will find a safe environment in which to experiment, learn craft, and develop each unique voice. All genres and experience levels welcome. Nicole is a 2019 recipient of Creative Sonoma’s Discovered Awards for Emerging Literary Artists, has an MFA in Writing, and is certified to lead AWA workshops. $120.00 for the series; no drop-ins. Size is limited to 12. To find out more or to reserve a space: https://www.nicolerzimmerman.com/workshops/.
For other writing workshops this spring, check the Workshops page!
For other writing workshops this spring, check the Workshops page!
REBECCA WEST: OUR NEXT RE-DISCOVERY PROJECT OF A NEGLECTED WRITER WELL WORTH READING
Have you ever thought of what pen name/alias you might choose? Cecily Isabel Fairfield did and it was a much more interesting name: REBECCA WEST. Taken from a figure in Ibsen’s play “Rosmerholm”, she made it her own and if you are not familiar with that name, you’ve got some fascinating territory to explore. Your guides will be Rosemary Manchester and Meredith Sabini who last year got us reading and re-reading the addictive novels of RUMER GODDEN. Trust them. They know a good thing when they read it and they are ready to lead us to and through some of West’s novels. The Sitting Room will have copies to loan out; so do the public libraries and used bookstores and on-line sources.
See Events in June to start out this reading.
See Events in June to start out this reading.
WATCH MAYA KHOSLA MOVIE ON REGENERATION AFTER FIRE
Maya read the poem/script for her film at the Sitting Room Birthday Party. You can view the movie and hear her poem again here:
http://creekshade.wixsite.com/mayakhosla/copy-of-films-2
WE HAVE A SMALL LENDING LIBRARY
Think about borrowing a book from our Circulation Shelves, along the entrance hallway. There is an overload of duplicated fiction to tempt you, and to the left, in the renovated closet shelving area, find nonfiction.
We use an honor system, so borrow one and return later. They all have the SR stamp to remind you where their home shelf resides.
If you are really stuck, return the book by mail: The Sitting Room, PO Box 838, Penngrove, 94951.
We use an honor system, so borrow one and return later. They all have the SR stamp to remind you where their home shelf resides.
If you are really stuck, return the book by mail: The Sitting Room, PO Box 838, Penngrove, 94951.
WHEN WE ARE OPEN; HOW TO GET THE ENTRY CODE
Your Sitting Room is open access from 9 am to 5 pm, every day but Sunday. Other times may be requested. If a Workshop is in the living room, enter anyway and enjoy the rest of the space. In all cases, you need the key code, which is given you when you take a brief tour of the premises. To schedule an appointment, email sittingroomlibrary@gmail.com. Check our map for directions and parking rules.
Please, please for safety's sake, never give the entry code to someone else. To ensure proper use of the space, new visitors must go through a tour.
Please, please for safety's sake, never give the entry code to someone else. To ensure proper use of the space, new visitors must go through a tour.
WI-FI AND A LIBRARY CATALOG.
We used to have a computer available. But now everyone has a tablet, smart phone, or lap top. Bring it and use our wifi.
Want to know whether our collection has a book? Check Sappho, our online catalog, at the SR or from home.
Want to know whether our collection has a book? Check Sappho, our online catalog, at the SR or from home.
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