The Writer's Garret 2008 Calendar of Events
To register for events call (214) 828-1715
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Stone Soup Peer Critique Workshops
All groups meet upstairs at Paperbacks Plus
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm
1st & 3rd, Mixed Genre // 2nd & 4th, Poetry
Saturdays, 10 am - noon
2nd & 4th, Prose & Poetry
(No meetings 1st & 3rd Saturdays)
January
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayra Montero |
Richland College & The Writer's Garret | Tues., Jan. 22, 12:30 PM | Richland College | FREE! |
| Mayra Montero Reading & Talk | The Latino Cultural Center & The Writer's Garret | Tues., Jan. 22, Reception and Reading starting at 7:00 PM | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak |
FREE! |
| Poetry I * | Rebecca Spears |
Tues., Jan. 29-Mar. 4, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus |
$140 Members/$170 Others |
| Fiction II ** | Bridget Foley | Wed., Jan. 30-Mar. 5, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $140 Members/$170 Others |
| Intro to Creative Writing:Fiction, CNF, & Poetry | Michael Grabell & Ben Martin | Thurs., Jan. 31-Apr. 10 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $165 Members/$195 Others |
| Poetry Consortium - Section 1: Synesthesia | Led by Renee Rossi | Mondays, Jan. 28-Feb.4, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | Full Series Price: $98 Members / $115 Non-MembersOR$15 per visit with advance RSVP |
* Recommended: Introduction to Creative Writing or equivalent
** Recommended: Introduction to Creative Writing, Fiction I or equivalents
February
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writers' Block: Even Today: Influence of the Holocaust on Literature | Prof. Rick Halperin & Kathy Chapman | Sun., Feb. 10, 1-3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Poetry Consortium - Section II: Classical Chinese Poetry | Led by Carol Bardoff | Mon., Feb. 11-Mar. 3, 7-9:30 PM | Paperbacks Plus | Full Series Price: $98 Members / $115 NonMembers OR $15 per visit with advance RSVP |
| Gabor G. Gyukics: Discussion & Reading | The Writer's Garret | Tues., Feb. 12, starting at 7:00 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Creative Nonfiction I: Essay Writing for Magazines & Newspapers |
Melissa Shultz | Wed., Feb. 13-Mar. 26, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | SOLD OUT |
| The Hero's Journey:an Intensive Generative Workshop | Lila Guzman | Sat., Feb. 16, 10 AM- 4 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $100 Members/$130 Others |
| WRITERS STUDIO: Louis Begley | Randy Gordon & Kim Malcolm | Tues., Feb. 19, 7:30 PM | Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St., in the Quadrangle | For Ticket Information, Call (214) 871-3300, Option 1 |
| Publishing Panel | With Jim Donovan, Doris Booth, & Others | Sat., Feb. 23, 10 AM- Noon | Paperbacks Plus | FREE to Members / $35 Others |
March
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writers' Block:: Satire & African American Literature |
Led by Darryl Dickson-Carr | Sun., Mar. 2, 1-3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| WRITERS STUDIO: Kimberla Lawson Roby | Darryl Dickson-Carr & Kim Malcolm |
Wed., Mar. 5, 7:30 PM | Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St., in the Quadrangle | For Ticket Information, Call (214) 871-3300, Option 1 |
| Dagoberto Gilb: Reading | The Writer's Garret & The Latino Cultural Center | Fri., Mar. 7, 7 PM | Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak | FREE! |
| Poetry Consortium - Section III: The French Symbolists | Led by Gregg Thompson | Mondays, Mar. 10 - Apr. 7, 7-9:30 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $15 per visit with advance RSVP |
| Fiction I ** | Christopher Kelly | Thurs., Mar. 27-May 1, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $140 Members/ $170 Others* |
| Writers' Block: Surprising Realism: Louise Erdrich & Contemporary American Indian Women | Led by Prof. Ken Roemer | Thur., Mar. 27, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | Frisco Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco | FREE! |
* Members call 214-828-1715 for Early Bird Discounts
** Recommended: Introduction to Creative Writing, or equivalents
April
CAMP EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: April 11
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Poy Lee with Susannah Charleson: Reading. | Featuring William Poy Lee, Susannah Charleson, George Getschow, & Juli McCullagh | Fri., Apr. 4, 7 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Workshop Intensive: Memoir & Creative Nonfiction | William Poy Lee & Susannah Charleson | Sat., Apr. 5, 10 AM- 4 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $100 Members / $130 Others * |
| Poetry II ** |
Christopher Soden & Michael Grabell | Wed., Apr. 9-May 14, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $140 Members / $170 Others* |
| Writers' Block: Cormac McCarthy's Novels: An Introduction | Led By Prof. Russell Greer | Sun., Apr. 13 1-3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Poetry Consortium - Section IV: 20th Century Italian Poets | Led by Joan Canby | Mondays, Apr. 14 - May 5, 7-9:30 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $15 per visit with advance RSVP |
| Creative Nonfiction II Next Steps in Memoir, Research & Reporting*** | Bill Marvel | Wed., Apr. 15-May 20, 7-9 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $140 Members / $170 Others* |
| Student Poetry Reading at Mesquite Arts Center | Alan Gann | Thurs., Apr. 17, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Mesquite Arts Center | FREE, help support our budding authors! |
| "Pissed Off Poetics: How to Write Angry and Smart" **** | Farid Matuk | Sat., April 19, 10 AM- 4 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $100 Members / $130 Others * |
| National Poetry Month Reading | Featuring Jack Myers, Tammy Gomez, Michael Grabell, & Carol Nace | Fri., Apr. 25, 7 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Self-Publishing Panel | With Janet Harris, Linda Jones & Seaon Ducote | Sat., Apr. 26, 10 AM- Noon | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
* Members call 214-828-1715 for Early Bird Discounts
** Recommended: Introduction to Creative Writing, Poetry I, or equivalent
*** Recommended: Intro to Creative Writing, CNF I, or equivalent
**** Recommended: Intro to Creative Writing, or equivalent
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Intensive Creative Nonfiction Workshop "Preparation for the Mayborn Institute" | Talmage Boston & Juli McCullagh | Saturdays, May 3, May 17, & May 31, 10 AM - 3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $135 Members / $170 NonMembers * |
| Hecho en Tejas: A Celebration of Texas-Mexican Literature | With Dagoberto Gilb, Tony Diaz, Tammy Gomez, Christine Granados, Santiago Jiminez & Roloando Hinojosa-Smith! | Sat., May 3 7:30 PM | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak | $15.00/Adults $10.00/Seniors 55+ & Military $8.00/Under 17 |
| Writers' Block Surprising Realism: Louise Erdrich & Contemporary American Indian Women |
Led by Prof. Ken Roemer | Sun., May 4, 1-3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Student Poetry Reading | Alan Gann | Wed., May 7, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM | Lakewood Starbucks, 6312 La Vista, Dallas, TX 75214 | FREE, help support our budding authors! |
| Texas Writers' Month Reading | Featuring Julianne McCullagh & Beatirz Terrazas | Wed., May 7, 7 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| WRITERS STUDIO: in partnership with Arts & Letters Live Louise Erdrich | Randy Gordon & Catherine Cuellar | Mon., May 12 7:30 PM | Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson | For Ticket Information, Call (972) 744-4650 |
| Texas Writers' Month Reading | Featuring Mark Noble, Imana Cordova, Pete Tomlinson, Lesley Tellez, Trey Smith, & John White | Wed., May 21, 7 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| Texas Writer's Month Reading | Featuring Bridget Foley & Christopher Kelly | Wed., May 28, 7 PM | Paperbacks plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
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CAMP DEADLINE: June 15
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER HEAT: Fiction I & II ** | TBD | Tues., June 3 - July 29 6-9:30 PM | Paperbacks Plus | TBD |
| SUMMER HEAT: Poetry I & II ** | TBD | Wed., June 4 - July 30 6-9:30 PM | Paperbacks Plus | TBD |
| MASTER CLASS in Fiction: Focus on Voice & Dialogue | Clay Reynolds | Sat., June 7, 10 AM-4 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $120 Members / $150 Others* Includes lunch |
| CAMP Graduation & Reading | Honoring Mark Noble & Roy Howell | Sun., June 8, 1-3 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
| MASTER CLASS in Poetry: Focus on Diction & Form *** | Fred Turner | Sat., June 14, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Paperbacks Plus | $120 Members / $150 Others* includes lunch |
| CAMP Reading | Featuring Shane Hall, Melissa Embry, Michele Burford, & Charlotte Summers | Thurs., June 19, 7 PM | Paperbacks Plus | FREE, but we love donations! |
* Members call 214-828-1715 for Early Bird Discounts
** Recommended: Intro to Creative Writing, or equivalent
*** Recommended: Intro to Creative Writing, Fiction I, or equivalents
| Event | Hosts | When | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Writers Conference | The Mayborn Institute | July 18-20, Fri., 6:00 PM - Sun., 12:30 PM | Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center |
See Here for Costs of Attendance |