Events
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Special Events
Third Fridays
Our Third Friday series will resume on a semi-regular basis in the fall.
Monday, June 9, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Author Coffee: Stacy Bierlein of OV Books
Topic: Submitting to and Editing Anthologies.
RSVP required.
Space is limited to 10 writers.
An intimate conversation with local writer Stacy Bierlein, a Chicago-turned-L.A. fiction writer and the editor of OV Books' new literary anthology, A Stranger Among Us: Stories of Cross Cultural Collision and Connection, which has received rave reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, Utne Reader, and many others.
Depending upon participant interest, Bierlein may discuss:
- how to create and market a successful anthology
- how to expand your own literary resume by publishing in themed anthologies
- how/when to make the leap from writer to editor
- where you can discover new and established international authors
As always, participants are welcome to raise additional questions of personal interest.
Read reviews and learn more about the collection of international fiction edited by Bierlein at www.www.press.uillinois.edu/books. (Signed copies of A Stranger Among Us will be available from OV Books for $22.95 that evening.) This event is free & open to the public. Space is limited. RSVP required. Email info@writersworkspace.com or call 773-907-0336 with interest.
Current Art Exhibits
"From Here to Cairo (IL)" by Mark DeBernardi
An
acclaimed series of black-and-white photographs and mixed media documenting
overlooked historical sites in Illinois. This showing of DeBernardi's series
includes new and returning work. DeBernardi's
art has been featured in The Reader, on the cover of books and literary
publications, and in shows at Flatfile Galleries, Las Manos Gallery, and numerous
other museums and galleries across the country.
To arrange for a viewing or purchase, call 773.907.0336 or contact the artist directly: Lowell Thompson at lowellt@hotmail.com ("Chicago Show & Tell") or Mark DeBernardi at markdebernardi@sbcglobal.net ("From Here to Cairo (IL)").
"Chicago Show & Tell" by Lowell Thompson
Paintings
of life in Chicago "outside the Loop" by artist Lowell
Thompson, also known as "The Uptown Artist." This show combines
excerpts from classic Chicago writers with Thompson's own observations in
words and images. Thompson, an advertising professional for over 30 years,
recently was featured
in The Reader. His work has appeared at the Chicago Open Studio
and the Chicago Public Library's Bezazian Branch and is part of many private
collections.
Other Upcoming Events & Workshops
Coming soon.
Past Events
An archive of previous Writers WorkSpace events can be seen here.
Tours & Complimentary Work Visit
By appointment only.
Interested writers can call or email to tour and sample The Writers WorkSpace. We offer one complimentary work visit of up to four hours per writer, advance appointment required. Although somewhat flexible, work visits typically take place during the following times:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Thursday 7–9 p.m.
- Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Book Groups, Workshops, and Readings
Writers, instructors, and community partners can reserve the multi-purpose conference room for their own special or on-going events. Contact info@writersworkspace.com for more information. In addition, StoryStudio Chicago offers discounts on workshops at their own location to Writers WorkSpace members.
