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The Torrington Library 12 Daycoeton Place Torrington, CT 06790 Phone: (860) 489-6684 info@torringtonlibrary.org |
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Workshop Notes
Fairy Tale Writing Workshop Prompts
Once Upon a Christmas Workshop Notes
Advanced Writing Workshop Notes
Historical Fiction Writing Workshop
The Writing Circle
Writing workshops at the Torrington Library are open to all skill levels. We encourage anyone with a love of words and writing to attend and try his or her hand at being creative.
If you have previously attended a workshop, submitted work to the poetry contest, or are on our mailing list, you are automatically part of the Writing Circle. The goal of the Circle is to introduce writers in the area to one another and create collaborative, learning environment.
Workshops are the primary meeting place for the members of the Writing Circle.
Workshops are designed to encourage writers to work on and hone their craft. It is a nurturing environment where ideas and thoughts are shared and hopefully growth is experienced.
A variety of workshops are offered at the Library free of charge. This year, the Library will hold the Poetic Voices Series, a six-part lecture and workshop focusing on poetry from across the ages.
Once again the Library will hold the 5th Annual Poetry Writing Contest and 3rd Annual Free Verse Photo Contest
We look forward to seeing you at the Library and becoming a part of our Writers Circle.
Join the Writing Circle
Joining is easy--attend a workshop, submit work to our annual contests, or join our mailing list. It's that simple!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Writers Circle, please email Jessica.
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2012 Lecture Series
Banned
Imagine how many books have been challenged—and possibly banned or restricted—over the past 100 years. Explore six of the most frequently banned and challenged authors of our time during this one-of-a-kind lecture series. Each lecture will focus on a particular author’s life and the banned or challenged books they have written. Delve inside these controversial titles and judge them for yourselves.
Alice Walker Author of The Color Purple Thurs., Feb. 2nd from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins January 13th
J.D. Salinger Author of Catcher in the Rye Thurs. April 5th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins March 15th
Harper Lee Author of To Kill A Mockingbird Thursday, June 7th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins April 16th
Ernest Hemingway Author of The sun Also Rises and A farewell to arms Thurs. August 2nd from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins July 16th
J.K. Rowling author of the Harry Potter Series Thurs., Oct. 4th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins September 15th
Allen Ginsberg Poet and Author of Howl Thurs., Dec. 6th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins November 15th
2012 Writing Workshop
Poetry Writing Thurs., March 1st from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins February 15th
Setting the Scene Thurs., May 3rd from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins April 16th
Memoir Writing Thurs. July 5th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins June 15th
Science Fiction and Horror Writing Thurs., Sept. 6th from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins August 15th
Flash Fiction Writing Thurs., Nov. 1st from 6:00-7:45 Registration begins October 15th
Annual Poetry Writing Contest!
Submissions accepted throughout of the month of April 2012. Guidelines will be available beginning March 1st. The contest is held in conjunction with National Poetry Month. |
Check us out on Facebook!
Writing Circle Forum By popular demand, the Writers Circle has implemented a writing forum. A 24-hour writing guide to connect you with other writers and workshop participants. Topics include:
A Coffee Shop Chat Character Development Fiction, Memoir, Poetry and Flash Fiction Forums Writing Exercises and An Idea Exchange
Click here to register for the forum and begin your writing exploration! Good luck and enjoy!
Literary Links
Bright Star: Check out this film about poet John Keats and his love affair with Fanny Brawne.
Contrariwise: A site for people to share their literary tattoos! So much fun and very creative, but don't get any ideas unless you 18 and older!
Favorite Poem Project: For poetry lovers; organized by Robert Pinsky
Free Verse Project : a visual depiction of poetry that anyone can create.
Litchfield County Writer's Project at UCONN: Writers unite and enjoy the UCONN Writer's Project.
Merlyn's Pen: Fiction, poetry and essays by American Teens
The Norton Anthology of English Literature: A great guide to famous works and the time in which they were created.
Paradise Lost Live Performance: Performed by John Bassinger.
Poets.org: From the Academy of American Poets, your guide to all things poetry.
Poetry Foundation: Guide to poets and poetry. Great online resource page with links to journals, blogs, contests, works and everything you can think of!
Sunken Garden Poetry: Since 1992, audiences have enjoyed verse and music among the fragrant blooms of Hill-Stead’s Sunken Garden.
Welcome to the OWL at Purdue: Writing and Style Guides
Writer's Almanac: Receive a Poem-A-Day and hear the poem being read aloud.
WritersMarket: Your guide to the publishing world
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