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Scribble Sprint: Freewrite and Narrative Techniques

Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Finding hours to put pen to paper is often the biggest block to creativity. Carve out dedicated time to silence your inner critic and learn to writ...

Flash Fiction: The Short-Short Story

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

In this course, learn how to write a complete story in under 1000 words. Study examples of flash fiction with pieces such as “Sticks” by George Sau...

Poetry on the Page

Saturday, March 29, 2025 12:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Poetry is not only about word choice; it’s also about how the words lay on the page. This class will explore poetic forms that emphasize how the wo...

An Evening with Gillian Flynn

Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00pm

Offsite Location

In Person

Writers for Readers, one of Kansas City’s top literary events, returns with an exciting lineup featuring #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Gillian...

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Writers for Readers

Scribble Sprint: Freewrite and Narrative Techniques

Flash Fiction: The Short-Short Story

Poetry on the Page

An Evening with Gillian Flynn