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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
The Art of the Board Book, Jon Klassen in conversation ... · Carson, CA
About this event
What about any story makes you want to keep reading? In this class, we’ll look at the openings of several short stories and creative nonfiction pieces with a special focus on the craft: how was the story written in a way that makes it successful? What aspects might make a reader (and editor) keep reading? We’ll borrow themes and ideas from those stories for in our in-class writing exercises. We’ll read amazing, inspiring work from Lauren Groff, Flannery O’Connor, Ling Ma, and others. Every class session will include: ● A detailed, guided warm up ● In-class story dissection ● Suggested at-home reading and writing exercises Each writer will have the opportunity to workshop the opening page of a story two times. Access Program We want our writing classes and seminars to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. Please apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. Liaison position Every in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. Apply here for the liaison position.
Event details
- Date and time
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
- Venue
- The Art of the Board Book, Jon Klassen in conversation ... · Carson, CA
- Category
- Books & reading
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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