The Charlotte Writers' Club sponsors workshops each year on topics of interest to writers. These aim to develop our expertise in various elements of craft as well as in publishing or marketing our work. Workshops are open to both members and non-members.

Every free verse poem deserves to find its best, unique form. But how to decide about line lengths, stanza breaks, and other structural elements? David Radavich will lead a workshop on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Road at Sharity Amity Road, called "Shaping the Poem."  The workshop will focus on: 1) the tempo of the poem; 2) the breath of the poem; 3) the shape of the poem; and 4) the harmony of the poem. Participants will examine poems by past masters and do a couple exercises to explore the possibilities available to the contemporary poet.

Cost: $25 for Charlotte Writers’ Club members, $35 for non-members. To register contact workshop@charlottewritersclub.org. Pay the workshop fee by clicking on the Donate button to your left and indicating you will attend the workshop as a member or non-member.

Recalling Memories for Your Family or the Public
Six-week course: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 27
Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte

If you're ready to write your memoirs, or if you want to write a nonfiction book or short stories, sign up for "Recalling Memories for Your Family or the Public," an annual fundraiser for the Charlotte Writers’ Club taught by Margaret Bigger, author of Recalling Your Memories on Paper, Tape or Videotape. Registration fee for the course is $60 for CWC members, $72 for non-members. Register by calling Margaret Bigger at (704) 364-1788.