Carlsbad Village Books will host a free creative writing workshop on Thursday, Nov. 12, where anyone can walk in, grab a seat and write.
The event, called "The Secret Room," runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at the bookstore at 640 Grand Ave., Suite A. No experience and no ticket are required, according to a press release from Now Write!, the anthology series behind the workshop.
Laurie Lamson, a writer, story consultant and author/editor of the "Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror" anthology, will lead the session. The writing exercise was contributed by Aimee Bender, whose books include "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" and "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt." Bender has published six books, according to her website.
The exercise comes from the "Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror" collection, which the press release describes as "storytelling secrets from top genre writers." Copies will be available for sale at the bookstore.
Participants should bring pen and paper because the exercise works best by hand. Teens are welcome.
The workshop is free. An optional RSVP is available on Eventbrite for those who want email reminders.
Coming up in Carlsbad:
- Thursday, Nov. 12 — "The Secret Room" creative writing workshop, 2–3 p.m., Carlsbad Village Books, 640 Grand Ave., Suite A. Free, no ticket required.
