For the Fun of It: Recapturing Joy in Writing

with Kimberly Lee

Genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, The Writing Life, Memoir, Novel, Short Story, Essay

Online

Open to all levels

4 Sessions

Start Date: May 8, 2024
End Date: May 29, 2024
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 7:10pm - 9:10pm PT
Capacity: 10 seats
Member Price: $273.60
General Price: $304.00

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Rediscover the joy of writing! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, this generative workshop will renew your passion for the craft. In a world driven by many pressures, this safe haven for exploration and self-expression will serve as a balm to the creative spirit. Through engaging prompts designed to awaken your imagination, you'll reconnect with the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper, with the opportunity to share your work in a non-judgmental environment and receive supportive feedback. Embark on a delightful adventure back to the heart of writing, simply for the love of it.

ADDITIONAL CLASS DETAILS:  

Class format: 

  • Generative Writing: students create new work during class or from assignments.
  • Both peer and Instructor feedback given.
  • No writing or reading outside of class.

REGISTRATION DATES: 

  • March 12: Member registration opens at 10:30 am PT 
  • March 19: General registration opens at 10:30 am PT 
  • March 25: Last day of Early Bird pricing
Kimberly Lee

Kimberly Lee

She/her/hers

Kimberly Lee left the practice of law some years ago to focus on motherhood, community work, and creative pursuits. A graduate of Stanford University and UC Davis School of Law, she is certified as a workshop facilitator by the Center for Journal Therapy, the Center for Intentional Creativity, SoulCollage®, and Amherst Writers & Artists, and serves on the board of directors of the latter. A former editor and regular contributor at Literary Mama, she has also served on the staff of Carve and F(r)iction magazines. Kimberly’s stories and essays have appeared in publications and anthologies including Minerva Rising, LA Parent, Fresh Ink, Words and Whispers, Toyon, The Ekphrastic Review, Wow! Women on Writing, Read650, Mom Egg Review, and elsewhere. Her manuscript was a semi-finalist in Simon and Schuster’s 2022 Books Like Us First Novel Contest. Kimberly trusts in the magic and mystery of miracles and synchronicity, and believes that everyone is creative and has unique gifts to share. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three children.

Website: www.kimberlylee.me

Instagram: @klcreatrix

Most classes are offered at a general and member tuition rates based on instruction hours, with Hugo House members receiving a 10% discount on classes fewer than six sessions.

Early bird discounts are available during the first two weeks of registration and apply to both general and member tuition rates.

To help provide financial accessibility to our class offerings, some classes each quarter are offered with a sliding-scale tuition model, allowing students to pay what they can for the class. For these classes, tuition increments starting at $5 and going up to 125% of the standard pricing will be listed on the page.

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