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SUMMARY:What is Ekphrasis? Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhat is ekphrasis? While the word may sound unfamiliar\, it describes one of the oldest and most generative writing practices: responding to visual art through language. \nFireside Ink Writers Workshop is thrilled to partner with Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center for an immersive writing workshop that explores the art of ekphrasis. Together\, we’ll examine compelling examples from poetry and fiction\, discuss how writers translate visual experiences into language\, and discover the many ways artwork can spark stories\, memories\, and creative insight. \nSurrounded by the artworks of Off the Page in the McMahon Gallery\, participants will engage in guided writing exercises inspired by the exhibition. Through close observation\, interpretation\, and imaginative response\, you’ll experiment with new approaches to describing\, questioning\, and reimagining what you see. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about creative expression\, this workshop offers an opportunity to deepen your relationship with both art and language. You’ll leave with fresh writing\, a greater understanding of ekphrasis\, and new ways of experiencing visual art through the written word. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nLoie Rawding is the author of the ekphrastic novel Tight Little Vocal Cords (KERNPUNKT)\, a finalist for the Big Other Book Awards and one of Lambda Literary’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020. She is an editor\, creative mentor\, and teaching artist who works with arts organizations across the country. \nLoie grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. A recovering actor and dancer\, she studied performing arts in Boston and worked in publishing in New York before earning an MFA from the University of Colorado. She is certified in Narrative Medicine through Columbia University and collaborates with medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes through the power of storytelling. She is currently at work on her third novel. \nLearn more at: www.loierawding.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings\, events\, and private mentorship opportunities for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, writers find the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to transform ideas into meaningful stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
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LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:First Draft to Bookshelf: The Making of a Novel with Author Wallis Kinney
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nThere is no such thing as a perfect first draft. Yet many writers face the blank page with the pressure to get everything right the first time. \nJoin Boulder author Wallis Kinney for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her internationally bestselling debut romantic fantasy novel\, A Dark and Secret Magic. Through drafts\, notes\, reader feedback\, and editorial revisions\, Kinney will trace the evolution of her novel from its earliest handwritten ideas to its final published form. \nParticipants will get a rare glimpse into the collaborative process behind writing and publishing a book\, exploring how stories change through revision\, critique\, and creative experimentation. Along the way\, Kinney will share early concepts\, discarded passages\, beta-reader comments\, and editor notes that helped shape the novel into the book readers know today. \nPerfect for writers\, readers\, aspiring authors\, and lovers of all things autumnal\, this engaging discussion offers an opportunity to peek behind the curtain and discover how a story makes its journey from first draft to bookshelf. \nAbout the Author \nWallis Kinney is the author of the internationally bestselling romantic fantasy novel A Dark and Secret Magic. Drawing inspiration from both science and fairy tales\, she weaves elements of wonder\, curiosity\, and imagination into her work. Kinney studied Planetary Science and Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Purdue University. She is president of the Jane Bosart Foundation\, which provides life-changing scholarships to underprivileged students in Texas and Colorado. Kinney lives in Boulder\, where the mountains continue to inspire her creative practice. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/first-draft-to-bookshelf-the-making-of-a-novel-with-author-wallis-kinney/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
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