Writing for Your Life
Description
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November 11th and 12th and 18th and 19th, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuition: $112, Materials: $3
Set aside time to draw inspiration from your life’s journey. Through thoughtful readings and free-flowing writing prompts, you will practice shaping truths and fictions from your own observations and experiences. You will weave together written memory pieces that illustrate the true essence of your life stories in a supportive group circle that encourages risk-taking and growth.
Please bring a favorite piece of writing to share from a writer you admire.
| Instructor Will Provide: |
| Writing prompts and samples of work for inspiration |
| Students Will Provide: |
| Their own journal or paper and a writing utensil of choice |
| Skill Level: |
| All levels; beginner to advanced |
| Age Suggestion: |
| This class is designed for learners aged 14 and up. Please reach out to our staff at info@elyfolkschool.org if you're curious about whether this class is a good fit for you or someone in your life! |
About the Instructor: DyAnne Korda’s work has been published in several journals including The Wisconsin Academy Review, ArtWord Quarterly, and Agates. Her poetry has also been broadcast on KAXE Radio's morning show, and their literary programs Wordish and Stay Human. DyAnne's most recent poetry collection is Nighthawk Storyteller. Her previous books include The Shore's Absolute Edge and This Earth Woman. Along with offering frequent workshops for Ely Folk School, she's taught for the Center of Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Note: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!
If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.