First Pages
Description: Jack London said: “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”
If you’re facing some writer’s block or just need a few new ideas to get the blood flowing to your pen, let First Pages be your club. Instructor Paige Warren will offer inspiring exercises in any and all genres, to be tailored to the class’ needs. Come jump start your writing—with the class equivalent of an extra shot of espresso.
Who Should Attend: Writers at every level will benefit from this class.
About the Instructor: Alyson Paige Warren holds an MFAW from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She adores teaching various forms of writing at StoryStudio Chicago, East West University and St. Augustine College. Each summer she teaches in the “High Jump” program with the Latin School of Chicago and the StoryStudio Chicago Youth Institute for young writers. She has been featured in readings at StoryStudio Chicago (where she emceed the reading series) and at the Uptown Writer’s Space, as well as guest lecturing at Columbia College in Chicago. She has edited a book of poetry (soon to be released) by Jenene Ravesloot. Paige is writing Sex Sells: Confessions of a Victoria’s Secret Salewench, a creative non-fiction long piece about working in retail. She has also recently finished a children’s book (Why Owl Does Not Sleep at Night) which she is in the process of illustrating.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 4; 10am to 12:30pmPrice: Non-Member:$35; Member: $30