Upcoming Classes and Events
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS:
Saturday, September 21, 2019. (time and place to be determined) Revision Class, Talking Stick, Park Rapids, MN
Week of July 28-August 3, 2019 Candace Camp in St. Cloud, MN
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Marshall Public Library, Marshall, MN Beginning Memoir: Finding the Story
Friday, May 17, 2019, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Boulder Estates Assisted Living, Marshall, MN Re-Imagining Memoir Through Scene
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Cottonwood Public Library, Cottonwood, MN Re-Imagining Memoir Through Scene
Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27th 2019, 1- 4 p.m. Write Your Life! Crossing Arts Center, Brainerd, MN
Saturday, January 12, 2019 1-3 p.m. Beginning Memoir: Finding the Story, White Bear Center for the Arts, White Bear Lake, MN
Saturday, November 3, 2018 1-4 p.m. Write Your Life! Wyoming Public Library, Wyoming, MN
Week of October 14, 2018, Write Your Life! Pioneerland Library System. Ortonville, Madison, Canby, Graceland, Dawson
Saturday, September 15, 2018, Boot Camp — Splash Your Story on the Page! Marshall Public Library, Marshall, MN
Friday, August 24, 2018, Writing in the Garden — Brainerd, Minnesota Contact me for information
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Business Writing — How to Get Your Point Across in a Clear and Interesting Way, Brainerd Public Library, Brainerd, MN Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6 – 8 p.m. Tame the Memoir Monster (class), Brainerd Public Library, Brainerd, MN Free and Open to the Public
Saturday, April 14, 2018 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Boot Camp Class – Splash Your Story on the Page! Brainerd, MN
March 21, 2018 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Memoir Class, History Center in Shevlin, Minnesota (call for info – 218-785-2000 $25 includes lunch)
March 10, 2018 10 a.m. Keynote, First Lady Luncheon, Clearwater, Minnesota
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 17, Apr 28, 2018 (four sessions, once a month) 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Beginning Writing class, Monticello Public Library, Monticello, MN
January 16, 2018 Equity Training, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
November 1 – 15, 2017 Writing Residency at New York Mills, MN
October 14, 2017 1-4 p.m. Finding the Story, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
September 26, 2017 6:30-8:30 p.m. Beginning Memoir Class, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City, MN
September 3 – September 7, 2017. Madeline Island School of the Arts Residency, Excellence in Teaching Fellowship
Thursday, August 3, 2017 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Writing in the Garden, Brainerd, MN (Contact me for info)
April 11 – May 16, 2017 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Memoir In Progress, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
April 19, 2017 6-9 p.m. Professional Writing, Pine Technical College, Pine City, MN
March 28 – May 2, 2017 1-3 p.m. Introduction to Memoir, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
February 11, 2017, Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
January 25 – March 1, 2017 Tools to Complete Your Memoir ONLINE Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
January 18 – February 22, 2017 Memoir in Progress ONLINE, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
November 7, 2016 Professional Writing, Pine Technical College, Pine City, MN
October 29, 2016 Keynote Speaker, Brainerd Writers’ Alliance, Brainerd, MN
October 5 – November 30, 2016 Memoir in Progress ONLINE, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
October 1, 2016 Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
September 20 – November 13, 2016 Advanced Memoir, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
September 22, 2016 – November 17, 2016 Introduction to Memoir (8 wks) Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN
August 6, 2016 Story Arc Workshop, Writing in the Garden, Brainerd, MN
April 23, 2016 First Pages, Brainerd Public Library, Brainerd, MN
April 13 – May 18, 2016 Memoir in Progress (6 week class), Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis MN
April 2, 2016 East Central Arts Council, Braham Art Show, Braham, MN
January 25-February 29, 2016 Intro to Memoir (6 week class), Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN
November 21, 2015 Redwood Falls Public Library, Farm Girls reading and discussion
November 6-8, 2015 Weekend Writing Retreat, Lanesboro, MN,
Saturday, October, 31, 2015 How to Attract Readers (or Publishers) With an Engaging First Page, The Loft Literary Center 1-4 p.m.
NEW! Online Class October 12 – November 16, 2015 Introduction to Memoir (Loft.org) ONLINE
Saturday, November 3, 2015 Beginning Memoir: Finding the Story Loft Literary Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 24, 2015, Writing in the Garden, Brainerd, MN Digging Into Revision 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11, 2015, Loft Literary Center, Mpls, MN (6 week class) Beginning Memoir 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, January 26, 2015, Farm Girls Reading and Discussion, Unitarian Church, Underwood, MN 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2014, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Beginning Memoir: Finding the Story 1-4 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 2014, Women Writing the West Conference, Denver, CO — Create Captivating Openings www.womenwritingthewest.org
Saturday, October 4, 2014, Lake Region’s Writing Conference, Fergus Falls, MN Writing From Your Roots www.lakeregionwriters.net
Saturday, August 9, 2014, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding the Story 9 a.m. – noon.
Saturday, March 29, 2013, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding the Story 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 13, 2013, St. Cloud Library, From Music to Story (TEEN CLASS!) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, October 31 – December 12, 2013 (No class week of Thanksgiving) 6 week Beginning Memoir, Heritage Place, Roseville, MN Class is made available through the Loft Literary Center of Minneapolis.
Saturday, October 12, 2013 The Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 2013, Lake Region Writers’ Conference, Fergus Falls, MN “Writing Great Beginnings”
Sunday, September 13, 2013 Sister Wolf Books, Doresett, MN Reading 11:00- 2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4, 2013, – July 25, 2013 Pine Technical College, Pine City, MN Writing Foundations II 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (No Class July 4th)
Saturday, July 20, 2013, Pequot Lakes Public Library, Pequot Lakes, MN Farm Girls reading and tea
July 27, 2013, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN
Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013, Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud, MN The Leap from Music to Story (Teen Program) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 1, 2013, Sister Wolf Books, Dorset, MN Farm Girls
September 23 – September 27, 2013. Madeline Island School of the Arts, La Pointe, WI Beginning Memoir: Writing on the Island www.madelineschool.com If you would like to apply for an Arts Grant to go to this class, please contact me. I will help you with the application and writing sample for FREE!
Saturday, October 12, 2013, The Loft Literary Center, Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Thursdays, October 31-December 12, 2013 The Loft Literary Center (Loft Around Town), Beginning Memoir: Shaping the Truth, Heritage Place, Roseville, MN 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (No Class November 28th)
Past Events
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013, Cokato Public Libary Beginning Memoir: Building Blocks 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Farm Girls reading Fargo, ND
Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning, Gonvick, MN, Farm Girls reading 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 noon
Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning, Gonvick, MN Writers’ Workshop: Using Photographs to Inspire Life Stories (co-teach with Candace Simar) 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 2013, KLTF Radio – Party Line 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, St. Gabriel Hospital, Little Falls, MN Evening Reading of Farm Girls
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Brainerd Center, Using Photographs to Inspire Life Stories (co-teach with Candace Simar) 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2013, Joe Plutt Reading Series, Prairie Bay Restaurant, Brainerd, MN Farm Girls Reading
Saturday, April 13, 2013, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN, Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2013, Minnesota Book Awards
Saturday, April 20, 2013, Crossing Arts Center, Writing Boot Camp 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call the Crossing to Register
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Pine City College, Pine City, MN Featured Poets (with Candace Simar) Reading of Farm Girls
Friday, April 26, 2013, Farm Girls reading at Cherry Street Books, Alexandria, MN 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Reading 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 2013, Farm Girls performace at Alex Radio Theatre, Alexandria, MN
Monday, March 11, 2013, The Center, Brainerd, MN Evening Meal presentation of FARM GIRLS
Friday, March 8, 2013, Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City, MN Reading and Book Signing of FARM GIRLS 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2013, Minnesota Book Awards Final Judging, Open Book, Minneapolis, MN 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 9, 2013, Book World, Baxter, MN (Near Brainerd) FARM GIRLS Book signing 12 -2 p.m. -Reading at 12:30 p.m.ast Classes and Events:
Saturday, January 12, 2013, Crossing Arts Center, Brainerd, MN, All Day Writing Workshop with Candace Simar (more details coming!)
Saturday, January 26, 2013, Crossing Arts Center, Brainerd, MN Poetry on the Wall and Book Release for FARM GIRLS 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, January 19, 2013, Albany Public Library Beginning Memoir: Finding Your Story 10 – 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 2012 Pine City Public Library, Jumping into the Story (First Pages) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m
Tuesday, November 13, 2012, Staples Public Library, Finding Your Story 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, November 19, 2012, Waite Park Public Library, Writing Descriptions 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursdays in November (excluding Thanksgiving), Pine Center for the Arts, Intermediate Memoir 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Pine City Public Library, Self-Publishing and Marketing Your E-Book 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 2012, Brainerd Writer’s Alliance, Brainerd, MN Announcement of Memoir Category Winners
Saturday, October 6, 2012 Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 Aitkin Public Library, Aitkin, MN Writing Family Stories 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Writing in the Garden, Baxter/Brainerd, MN Writing Beyond the Cliche 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 Cambridge Public Middle-School and Cambridge Public Library Poetry Workshops
Saturday, February 11, 2012 Little Falls Public Library, Little Falls, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m . – 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Beginning Pages 1 p.m.-4 p.m
Saturday, July 14, 2012 Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, October 27, 2011 Shakopee Public Library, Shakopee, MN Finding Your Story 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 3, 2011 Grand Rapids Art Center, Grand Rapids, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 2011, Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. FULL
September 23-24, 2011 Writing in the Pines Retreat, Pine City, MN
Friday, August 19, 2011 2nd Annual Writing in the Garden 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, August 5, 2011 Braham Pie Days Pie Poetry (pie-ku) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 23, 2011 Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis, MN Finding Your Story 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
