ILR2025WinterSpring

301.624.2888 ILRFCC.org 41 SEN491 Writing Your Life Story: Tales for the Grandchildren 7 sessions, 14 hours | SW ILR’s longest running course returns! Weekly handouts and discussion guide you in writing your family history, recording its unique culture, folklore, and values for future generations. By preserving both personal and family stories, you can provide a good sense of self-identification and belonging to those who come after you. Whether you are a beginning or experienced writer, you will benefit from class discussions as you write at least seven stories during the seven sessions of the class. Course is limited to 12 participants, so register early. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Dorothy O'Neal 5-Digit Number: 27946 | Wed 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 4/9 - 5/21 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $40 | Fee: $104 | Total: $144 ENG240 Writing Memoir for Women Using the Amherst Writers and Artists Method 8 sessions, 16 hours | 16 + | SW This workshop follows the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) format; each participant is recognized as a writer with a unique voice. The facilitator offers the group writing prompts, participants write for a specific period of time and then share their writing. Group feedback focuses only on what is strong, memorable, and working in the piece shared. Participants have the option to choose an alternate topic if the prompt offered does not appeal. The AWA method requires deep listening and the ability to enter the writer's world (amherstwriters.org). Participants will practice writing exercises developed by writers Natalie Goldberg, Mary Karr, and Anne LaMott, among others, to craft pieces of writing. In the last week or two of the class, writers will be invited to submit work for a manuscript review. This is an opportunity to receive feedback on one’s work. This class is a woman only offering for the spring. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Sherri Philpott 5-Digit Number: 28090 | Mon 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3/17 - 5/12 No Class: 3/31 | Location: Conference Center/E134 Tuition: $30 | Fee: $169 | Total: $199 ENG241 Telling It Short: Short Story Writing 8 sessions, 16 hours | 16 + | SW Designed for those interested in writing short stories, this course explores the many aspects of storytelling. We will delve into the fundamentals of story writing by examining what works in stories already out in the world so that when you put pen to paper you can develop engaging characters, build compelling plots, and create immersive settings. Through constructive feedback sessions and peer review, you will refine your writing style and receive guidance on how to captivate your readers. In addition, sessions on editing and revision will help you polish your work and develop a keen editorial eye. The goal is to help you continue along your writing journey with confidence. A blank page can be intimidating; there will be writing prompts and practical exercises to help jump start your imagination. Note: This course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Ellen Weeren 5-Digit Number: 28091 | Tue 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2/4 - 3/25 Location: Conference Center/E125 Tuition: $30 | Fee: $169 | Total: $199 THE WRITER’S INSTITUTE Senior Tuition Eligible | Course tuition is eligible to be waived for MD residents 60+ years. Details on page 3. SW

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