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  • - Conversations at the Culvery with Nikia Chaney and Lisbeth Coiman
    Conversations at the Culvery with Nikia Chaney and Lisbeth Coiman

    Conversations at the Culvery with Nikia Chaney and Lisbeth Coiman


    November 6, 2022

    Inlandia Institute and UCR Arts Present

    Conversations at the Culvery with Nikia Chaney and Lisbeth Coiman

    Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:30-3:00 PM

    Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts, 3834 Main St, Riverside

    Free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested:

    https://tinyurl.com/CulverNikiaChaney

    Inlandia is excited to announce a return to the Culver Center for a brand new season of conversations. Poet, author, and educator Nikia Chaney will take the stage with writer Lisbeth Coiman to discuss Chaney’s groundbreaking memoir, ladybug. Come for the conversation – and stay for the celebration! November 6 marks the official debut of ladybug, published by Inlandia Books.

    Books will be available for sale and signing. Refreshments will be served. An RSVP is requested, but not required: https://tinyurl.com/CulverNikiaChaney

  • - "Memoir: Writing Your Life Story" with Rose Y. Monge (All Levels), "Writing for Children" with José Chavez (Beg.-Int.)
    "Memoir: Writing Your Life Story" with Rose Y. Monge (All Levels)

    "Memoir: Writing Your Life Story" with Rose Y. Monge (All Levels)


    November 7, 2022

    "Memoir: Writing Your Life Story" with Rose Y. Monge (All Levels)

    Writers are encouraged to respond to prompts about universal themes related to the human condition: key relationships, physical places, historic events, personal hardships/recovery, love and loss, and personal achievement and development. It is these ties that bind us all in different stages of our lives. Each of us brings a unique perspective to every story. Maybe it's time to write yours.

    Meets weekly on Mondays 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/22

    1:00-3:00 PM PDT in person at the Janet Goeske Center

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

    "Writing for Children" with José Chavez (Beg.-Int.)

    "Writing for Children" with José Chavez (Beg.-Int.)


    November 7, 2022

    "Writing for Children" with José Chavez (Beg.-Int.)

    This workshop is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to write or are writing for children. We’ll explore the writing voice for children, define a “picture book,” story arc, story introductions, appropriate vocabulary, children’s poetry, and more. There will be time to flex our writing muscles and develop the beauty and strength of our “voice” for children.

    Meets every other week on Mondays 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7/22

    6:00-8:00 PM PDT on Zoom

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

  • - "Celena's Scribes" with Wil Clarke (All Levels), Creative Writing - All Genres with James Coats (All Levels)
    "Celena's Scribes" with Wil Clarke (All Levels)

    "Celena's Scribes" with Wil Clarke (All Levels)


    November 8, 2022

    "Celena's Scribes" with Wil Clarke (All Levels)

    Named in honor of beloved workshop leader CelenaDiana Bumpus, participants are encouraged to write from a prompt and share their work, with friendly critiques offered by workshop members. All genres are welcome to be explored. Enrollment is limited.

    Weekly on Zoom

    Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM PDT

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

    Creative Writing - All Genres with James Coats (All Levels)

    Creative Writing - All Genres with James Coats (All Levels)


    November 8, 2022

    Creative Writing - All Genres with James Coats (All Levels)

    In this multi-genre workshop, participants receive bi-weekly inspiration in the form of both poetry and prose. Prompts inspire writing in the genre of your choice. Class discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face in generating poetry, memoir, and short and long fiction.

    Meets every other week on Tuesdays 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8/22

    6:00-8:00 PM PDT on Zoom

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

  • - "More Adventures in Food Writing" with Alaina Bixon (Int.-Adv.), "Praise Poems" with Romaine Washington (Beg.-Int./Generative)
    "More Adventures in Food Writing" with Alaina Bixon (Int.-Adv.)

    "More Adventures in Food Writing" with Alaina Bixon (Int.-Adv.)


    November 9, 2022

    "More Adventures in Food Writing" with Alaina Bixon (Int.-Adv.)

    Each 90-minute workshop will include two writing prompts, with time to create a food-related story for both prompts. Topics will include food history, sustainability, nutrition and health, family stories, cookbooks, food and travel, culinary memoirs, and the politics of food. We will discuss how to submit articles for publication. “This is not for foodies; it’s for eaters!”

    Meets weekly on Mondays 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/22

    2:00-3:30 PM PDT on Zoom

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

    "Praise Poems" with Romaine Washington (Beg.-Int./Generative)

    "Praise Poems" with Romaine Washington (Beg.-Int./Generative)


    November 9, 2022

    "Praise Poems" with Romaine Washington (Beg.-Int./Generative)

    In this generative workshop we will be guided to find joy in the events and things we often take for granted as well as the exceptional and grand events that make our life experiences and perspectives unique.

    Meets every other week on Wednesdays 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9/22

    6:00-8:00 PM on Zoom

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

  • - Creative Writing - All Genres with Mae Wagner Marinello (All Levels), "Nonfiction: Opening the Research Doorway, Part Three" with Jo Scott-Coe (Adv.)
    Creative Writing - All Genres with Mae Wagner Marinello (All Levels)

    Creative Writing - All Genres with Mae Wagner Marinello (All Levels)


    November 10, 2022

    Creative Writing - All Genres with Mae Wagner Marinello (All Levels)

    This ongoing writing workshop for seniors meets weekly at Redlands Community Center. Memoir writing, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing are all encouraged and welcome. Discover the pure joy of writing and creating with others in a supportive environment.

    In person + Zoom at Redlands Community Center

    Thursdays, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM PDT

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW

    "Nonfiction: Opening the Research Doorway, Part Three" with Jo Scott-Coe (Adv.)

    "Nonfiction: Opening the Research Doorway, Part Three" with Jo Scott-Coe (Adv.)


    November 10, 2022

    "Nonfiction: Opening the Research Doorway, Part Three" with Jo Scott-Coe (Adv.)

    Practice creative ways to bring life to your research process and your nonfiction writing!

    Meets every other Thursday 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17/22

    6:30-8:30 PM PDT on Zoom

    Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2022CWW