BEACON LITWORKS: Writing Workshops (tickets)

BEACON LITWORKS: Writing Workshops- Join us on Sunday, June 15, 2025 as we launch our series of professionally led writing workshops and designed to build your unique voice and help you connect with fellow writers in and around Beacon, NY. We're certain, whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, each of our individual workshops will help you discover something new:

Purchase your INDIVIDUAL TICKET(S) BASED ON THE TIME SLOTS for the workshops described below.

10a-12p POETRY: KRISTEN HOLT-BROWNING Using prompts and constraints, participant will learn how to play with language and line, metaphor, and rhythm to create meaningful poems. Prepare to push into the possibilities of what poems can do, and be.

12p-2p AUTOFICTION/MEMOIR: JOSH BOARDMAN Guided writing exercises will help participants explore the blurry line between fiction and nonfiction and discuss the controversy surrounding autofiction and different types of life writing.

2p-4p STORY in SONG: STEPHEN CLAIR This workshop encourages writers to throw themselves into the act of songwriting without hesitation. Stephen will share the practical skills and tools participants can use to create powerful, insightful, and heartfelt songs. For all levels.

4p-6p ESSAY/JOURNALISM: ANDREW HARRIS SALOMON In this workshop, participants will learn principles of nonfiction (non memoir) reportage and focus on how to generate story ideas, interview techniques, and build an article or essay.

6p-8p FICTION: PETER ULLIAN Participants will be led through a series of guided fiction writing exercises designed to spark imagination and practice craft while embracing each writer's unique voice and experience. Be prepared to share your work with the class!