Are you an aspiring author looking for support as you work on your craft? We have a variety of opportunities this fall, including memoirist Lisa Gerardy, Arizona historian Albert Monreal Quihuis, and Chandler Writer-in-Residence Hailey Alcaraz.
Writing Memoirs with Lisa Gerardy
Chandler Downtown Library
Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.
Have you ever thought about writing your life story? Learn about the writing process and how to balance telling one's truth with preserving privacy. The discussion will conclude with a short writing activity.
Our Stories: Honoring Family Legacy, Journey, and Stories with Albert Monreal Quihuis
Sunset Library
Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Hear the story of families who left Mexico for Arizona in the era of World War I and the Mexican Revolution, and a descendant's search to trace his family's journey. Quihuis is the author of "Legacy Journal: A Treasure Map to your Life and Heritage."
Writer-in-Residence
Chandler Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library for the Writer-in-Residence program, a series of workshops and one-on-one consultations for writers. We’ll welcome Hailey Alcaraz as our Writer in Residence from July through October. Workshops will include:
Writing Retelllings
Basha Library
Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.
What is a retelling and why are they so popular? Explore the building blocks of adapting classic fairy tales, legends, and literature into modern stories with fresh perspectives and original voices.
Setting a Creative Vibe
Basha Library
Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.
How do you create a writing environment that sparks inspiration and supports creativity? Join this hands-on session to learn tips and strategies that set the stage for creative success.
Write-in with Author Hailey Alcaraz
Chandler Downtown Library
Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
Bring your current work-in-progress or use one of the provided writing prompts and join Hailey for a quiet and focused write-in session designed to spark creativity and build community.
Hailey will also offer 30-minute writing consultations to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work. All experience levels are welcome. Limit one session per week. At Chandler Downtown and Basha Libraries; dates and times vary. Registration is required.
Choose your session and register for a 30-minute time slot here.
Visit our events calendar for a full schedule of this session’s events. The Chandler Writer-in-Residence program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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