Sierra College Press will host the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference to support and inspire area writers and Sierra College students. Virtual and in-person workshops (Rocklin and Grass Valley campuses) are scheduled from February 5th through the 15th focusing on various elements of storytelling, writing, and community.
ROCKLIN, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Press will host the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference to support and inspire area writers and Sierra College students. Virtual and in-person workshops (Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Tahoe-Truckee campuses) are scheduled from February 5th through the 15th focusing on various elements of storytelling, writing, and community.
"We look forward to celebrating the craft of writing and the Sierra College Press with everyone joining us. We have the great opportunity to collaborate and learn from our incredible guest writers," said Lynette Vrooman, managing editor of the Sierra College Press and professor of English at Sierra College.
Workshops and Sessions
Engage virtually and in person with a community of writers and powerful presenters whose works and workshops focus on equity, social and environmental justice, the craft of writing, and creativity. Enhance your written stories and storytelling skills by engaging with a powerful writing community working for brighter tomorrows.
February 5th
5:00-6:30 Grant Faulkner: Creativity Under Constraint (Online)
February 6th
5:00-6:30 Charles Hood: Subjective Nature: Trusting Your Voice as a Nature Writer (Online)
February 7th
4:00-5:30 Nikki Shannon Smith: Letting Your Inner Child Guide Your Writing (Rocklin)
February 8th
1:30-2:50 C.E. Shue: Connecting with Community Through Your Authentic Voice (Rocklin)
5:00-6:30 Tahoe Truckee Campus: Open Mic Readings: On Ugly Ducklings and Cross-Eyed Hens
February 10th
9:30-10:45 Obi Kaufmann: Ecological Philosophy and California's Past and Future History (NCC)
11:00-12:20 Workshops (NCC):
Kim Culbertson: Unlocking the Magic of 100-word Stories
Catharine Bramkamp: The Fictional Family
Gary Noy: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal
1:20-2:35 Steve Wasserman: A Writer's Space (NCC)
2:50-4:00 Deborah Miranda Writing Prompts from the Ancestors: Using Archives to Create a Hybrid Memoir (NCC)
February 12th
5:00-6:30 Rosanna Xia: Lessons on Climate Storytelling from an Environmental Journalist (Online)
February 13th
5:00-6:30 Misha Nogha: Integrating the Narratives of Nature into Your Writing (Online)
February 14th
4:00-5:30 Sands Hall: Creating Effective Characters (Fiction, Playwriting, Memoir) (NCC)
Registration
Registration and conference information is available at: https://sierrawritersconference.wordpress.com/. The 2024 Sierra Writers Conference is $65 to attend the full conference for the public, $25 for online only, and free to Sierra College and OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) students and staff.
About Sierra College
Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at http://www.sierracollege.edu
Media Contact
Josh Morgan, Sierra College, 9166607271, [email protected], http://www.sierracollege.edu
SOURCE Sierra College
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