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Creative Connections

Telling Your Story
2019-11-19 14:00:00 2019-11-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Creative Connections Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Tuesday, November 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-19 14:00:00 2019-11-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Creative Connections The stories of your life have meaning for your friends and family. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

The stories of your life have meaning for your friends and family.

In this program you will learn and practice ways to tell your own story including:

  • Picking a topic to write about
  • Identifying your audience
  • Exploring ways to approach your story

Our facilitator, Nancy Carson is a published writer. She is a part of the writing team for Heard, a life skills program that brings creativity to marginalized adults in Alexandria.

Please RSVP.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | writing | NaNoWriMo |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
spalmieri@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
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  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
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