Writing Classes

We’re proud to offer writing workshops and masterclasses with authors for students in northern Michigan and beyond. Below, view our upcoming classes with information about the dates, content, and age group.
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Spring Break Stay-cation: Write 50-word Stories!

Class Instructor:

Miranda Keskes

Class Date:

Three-day intensive, March 24-26

Class Time:

3-4:30 p.m. via Zoom

Class Size:

10-12

Age Group:

Grades 7-12

Location:

Zoom, link to be sent the week before the class.

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The College Essay: Tell Your Story

Class Instructor:

Miranda Keskes

Class Date:

Tuesday, August 12th

Class Time:

7-9 p.m. via Zoom, with one-on-one essay reviews to be scheduled during class.

Class Size:

10-12

Age Group:

High School; Grades 11-12

Location:

Zoom, link to be sent the week before the class.

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Back to the Beginning: Circle Stories Session 1

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Online: Mondays, Feb 17 – March 17

Class Time:

4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. ET

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

3rd-5th grades

Location:

ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.

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Publish me in Manistee!

Class Instructor:

'Cole Birkett

Class Date:

Thursdays, April 10 - May 15

Class Time:

4-5:30 PM

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

Grades 7-12

Location:

Hybrid, the first and last class are in person at the Ramsdell Theatre, with the remaining classes online via Zoom.

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Antrim Raising Writers: Poems in the Wild

Class Instructor:

David Hornibrook

Class Date:

Saturdays, March 22 and 29

Class Time:

10am-1pm via Zoom

Class Size:

10-12

Age Group:

High School; Grades 7-12

Location:

Zoom, link to be sent the week before the class.

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Fiction Inspired by Myth, Legend, and History

Class Instructor:

Ashlee Cowles

Class Date:

Tuesdays, Feb. 11 - March 18

Class Time:

4:00-5:30

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

7th-12th grades

Location:

HYBRID: Classes via Zoom with the last class at the Dennos Museum's Janice Room to celebrate student work.

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Registration Full

Back to the Beginning: Circle Stories Session 2

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Online: Tuesdays, Feb 18 – March 18

Class Time:

4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. ET

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

3rd-5th grades

Location:

ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.

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Goldilocks Framed Me! Fractured Fairy Tales

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Online: Thursdays, January 16 – March 13

Class Time:

4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. ET

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

6th-8th grades

Location:

ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.

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Color the World with Feelings: Sensory Poems

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Online: Tuesdays, January 14 – February 11

Class Time:

4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. ET

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

3rd-5th grades

Location:

ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.

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Writing Fantastic Stories

Fantasy and Magic Realism for High School Students

Class Instructor:

Kevin Fitton

Class Date:

Online: Tuesdays, October 15 – December 3

Class Time:

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

High School Students

Location:

ONLINE: Zoom link to be provided the week before the class.

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Manistee Middle School Poetry Club

Class Instructor:

Nicole Bernadette Birkett

Class Date:

Thursdays, info session on 9/19, class on 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 and 11/7

Class Time:

4:00-5:30

Class Size:

8-10

Age Group:

6-8th graders

Location:

Manistee Middle/ High School

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Sketch Comedy Writing Using Improv for High Schoolers

Class Instructor:

Nicole Hastings McKendrick with Dave Thomas and Lisa Thauvette

Class Date:

Wednesdays, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30.

Class Time:

3:45-5:15pm

Class Size:

8-14

Age Group:

9-12th graders

Location:

Dennos Museum Center’s Janis Community Room

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Writers Create II

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Tuesdays, 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Class Time:

4-5:30 PM

Class Size:

10

Age Group:

Grades 4-6

Location:

Online

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Life Snippets and Snatches: Memoir Moments

Class Instructor:

Kelly Almer

Class Date:

Thursdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21

Class Time:

4-5:30 PM

Class Size:

10

Age Group:

Grades 4-6

Location:

Online

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Registration Open

Journalism Fall 2024

Class Instructor:

Noelle Riley

Class Date:

Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Class Time:

4:30-5:45

Class Size:

6-8

Age Group:

6-8th Grade

Location:

Hybrid, first three and final class at Cordia, with remaining classes Online via Zoom (which will be sent the week of class)

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College Essay Writing Section 2 Fall 2024

Class Instructor:

Audrey Fierberg

Class Date:

Thursday, 10/17

Class Time:

4:30-6

Class Size:

15

Age Group:

High School Juniors and Seniors

Location:

Online via Zoom (which will be sent the week of class)

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Antrim Raising Writers Language Lab

Class Instructor:

David Hornibrook

Class Date:

Thursdays, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17

Class Time:

Class on 9/12 and 10/17 are in person from 5-7PM; remaining classes are held via Zoom from 5:30-7:30 PM

Class Size:

10-12

Age Group:

Middle School; Grades 5-8

Location:

Elk Rapids Library and Online via Zoom

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