Events on August 6, 2024

Tuesdays & Thursdays,  August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, & 29; 8–11 a.m. 
 
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20; 2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $55
Please register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057
Limited to 12 students

This class is designed for those who have already begun writing their memoir and need help with staying on track or with energizing their ideas. It aims to keep your memoir writing progress steady and move you closer to the finish line, or maybe even complete it. If you haven't started yet but are looking for inspiration, this class is perfect for jumpstarting your project.

In this course, you will:
• Learn the importance of naming names and writing about living people.
• Discover how to write a synopsis and a cover letter for when you’re ready to seek an agent or publisher.
• Write from prompts that capture your life and help you get more of your memories on the page.
• Share your work, ideas, concerns, questions, and epiphanies with fellow writers.

Over the series of three class sessions, you’ll enjoy the fun and surprises of writing about your life. This class is ideal for both beginning and intermediate memoir writers. Come and join us to keep your memoir writing on track and infused with new energy!

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist