There are a plethora of activities to celebrate National Poetry Month. Besides the one hosted by the Massachusetts Poetry Festival folk on April 14 (see prior post), the Tin Box Poets are also hosting an event that evening. Here’s the scoop:
CCAE’s Writer’s Life Series
Our popular series for writers and readers continues. Join us for three Wednesday evenings of informal discussions with local writers, focusing on a) anthologies and group publishing; b) writing about one’s own family; and c) narrative journalism.
A) When: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 at 8:00pm
Who: Doug Holder, Dan Mazur, and Barbara Ross
What: Anthologies and Group Publishing: Learn about what’s behind group publishing from three writers who
have both edited and contributed to anthologies of poetry, comics, and crime stories.
Where: 56 Brattle Street, Harvard Square , Cambridge , MA , 02238 -9113
Price: $6
Phone: 617-547-6789 x1
Web: http://www.ccae.org
B) When: Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 8:00pm
Who: John Freeman, Katrina Kenison, and Marianne Leone
What: Writing About Your Family: Respecting Boundaries, Taking Risks – An intimate discussion of the choices, challenges, and rewards these authors faced when writing about their loved ones.
Where: 56 Brattle Street , Harvard Square , Cambridge , MA , 02238 -9113
Price: $6
Phone: 617-547-6789 x1
Web: http://www.ccae.org
C) When: Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at 8:00pm
Who: Ethan Gilsdorf, David Valdes Greenwood, and Paige Williams
What: Narrative Journalism: Not Just The Facts, Story Too – Whether it be immersion journalism or creative non-fiction, this deeply personal genre transforms everyday reporting into a captivating novel. Discover the worlds inhabited and paths traveled by these writers.
Where: 56 Brattle Street, Cambridge , MA , 02238-9113
Price: $6
Phone: 617-547-6789 x1
Web: http://www.ccae.org
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————– And, most importantly, from the standpoint of the North Shore Poets’ Forum, is our own event, on Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., at the Beverly Public Library. Hope to see you there.