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SUMMARY:Seasons of the Page Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Seasons of the Page: Non-Fiction Writing \nEvery story has a s
 eason. In this engaging writing workshop at Shinzen Garden\, participants 
 will explore the art of non-fiction writing—learning how to transform pe
 rsonal experiences\, observations\, and real-life moments into compelling 
 narratives. \nInspired by the changing seasons and quiet beauty of the gar
 den\, this workshop will guide writers through techniques used in memoir\,
  personal essays\, and reflective storytelling. Through thoughtful prompts
  and guided exercises\, participants will learn how to find meaningful sto
 ries in everyday life\, shape them with clarity and voice\, and bring auth
 enticity to the page. \nWriters of all experience levels are welcome. Whet
 her you are interested in journaling\, memoir writing\, personal essays\, 
 or simply exploring true stories from your own life\, this workshop provid
 es a supportive environment to develop ideas\, experiment with narrative s
 tructure\, and deepen your writing practice. \nJoin us for an inspiring se
 ssion where the rhythms of nature help spark reflection\, creativity\, and
  the stories waiting to be written. \nSpace is limited and advance registr
 ation is required. Proceeds from this workshop support the ongoing care an
 d cultural programming of Shinzen  Garden. \nMeet the instructor: \nJacki
 e Williams has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Fresno State and has tau
 ght English composition\, literature\, and creative writing around the Cen
 tral Valley since 2010. She currently teaches at Fresno City College and l
 ives in Clovis with her family and many pets. Jackie loves learning new th
 ings from cookie decorating to woodworking and looks forward to guiding yo
 u through some generative writing exercises in the beautiful backdrop of S
 hinzen Garden.
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LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 9
 3720\, United States
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-the-page-non-fi
 ction-writing-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig
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SUMMARY:Seasons of the Page: Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
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CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:A two-hour nonfiction writing workshop at Shinzen Friendship G
 arden led by Jackie Williams\, who holds an MFA in creative nonfiction fro
 m Fresno State and teaches at Fresno City College. The session works throu
 gh prompts and guided exercises aimed at turning personal experience into 
 memoir and personal essay. Open to writers at any level. $25 for garden me
 mbers and $35 otherwise\, space is limited and advance registration is req
 uired\, and proceeds go back into the garden.\n\nDetails: https://heyfresn
 o.com/events/2026-09-19-seasons-of-the-page-non-fiction-writing-workshop-s
 hinzen-friendship-garden/
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LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA 937
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SUMMARY:Seasons of Stories Book Club September Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION\n\nA Pale View of Hills\nby: Kaz
 uo Ishiguro\n  \n \nFrom the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and 
 author of the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day \nHere i
 s the story of Etsuko\, a Japanese woman now living alone in England\, dwe
 lling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In a novel where past and pre
 sent confuse\, she relives scenes of Japan’s devastation in the wake of 
 World War II. \n. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nORDER THE BOOK HERE\n  \nSeasons 
 of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to ga
 ther in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired b
 y Japanese culture and explore books from Japanese American authors.  We 
 will be diving into a thoughtfully selected book each month and enjoy mean
 ingful conversations surrounded by the beauty of the garden. All are welco
 me—bring your curiosity and love for stories! \nJoin our online club by 
 scanning the QR Code
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LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 9
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URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-stories-book-cl
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