writing

The writing group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month during the summer. Teens and adults interested in writing are invited to share ideas on writing, memoirs, and creativity with others.

Hop to it!

Join others interested in exploring creative writing on Tuesday afteroons. Share ideas on writing, memoirs, and creativity with others.

Did you miss the other meetings? No worries. Drop in for any or all creative writing groups.

Questions? Call the library at (715) 467-4636.

Participation is free and open to the public. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook or laptop.

"I could write a book!" You probably have said it or at least thought it. How about at least trying to write a short story or even a paragraph about a memorable experience in your life, pleasant or unpleasant? Hopefully I can get you started.

I will share with you my personal throughts about writing, and yes, reading as well. Then there will be an opportunity to work with pencil and paper. Bring your own supplies. You may bring something you've already written for my critique if you wish. Let's make this an enjoyable session. I will answer any questions -- and no tests will be given or grades recorded. I look forward to seeing you.

Lowell F. Peterson, M.D.

Lowell F. Peterson graduated from Scandinavia High School in 1945 and earned his Bachelor of Arts at Luther College in 1958. He received his M.D. at UW Medical School in 1962 and then served in the US Air Force from 1963 to 1966. Dr. Peterson then received internal medicine and cardiology training and fellowship between 1966 and 1970. He practiced as a cardiologist from 1970 until he retired in 2009.

Dr. Peterson is the author of the books Heartfelt journey: a cardiologist's memoirs; The birds were silver then: stories of the Vietnam air war; The sun rose clear : stories of WWII; and A river, green grass, and fences: stories of a childhood.

Photograph take by Quinn Paskus. Image provided by imageide@s: http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/

Creative writing instructor and author Penny Wolberg will lead this fun and inspiring workshop. Youʼll learn techniques for remembering, triggering ideas, and then channeling your thoughts into writing. Whether you simply want to write a short essay, or your entire life story, youʼll soon be on your way to preserving memories.

Did you miss the first workshop? No worries. Drop in for any or all workshops.

Sign up now in person at the library or by calling (715) 467-4636.

There is no charge for the workshop. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook. Please leave your laptop at home.

This photograph, taken by Jeff Horney, "shows the break in the river that surrounds Black Hawk Island. The photo was taken in February from the property of the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center." Image provided through ide@s.