Waccamaw Library announces Fall 2026 “Writing the Tide” workshop series
July 30, 2026
Local writers and aspiring authors can hone their craft this fall as the Waccamaw Library hosts its “Writing the Tide” monthly writing workshop series from August through December 2026.
Facilitated by published authors, the 90-minute sessions cover a wide spectrum of creative writing genres—including memoir, fiction, creative nonfiction, magazine writing, and diverse poetic forms. Participants will gain practical guidance on everything from finding creative inspiration and developing manuscripts to revising work and navigating the publishing landscape.
All workshops are free and open to the public, sponsored by the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL). Because space is limited, advance registration is required. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing Dr. Daniel Cross Turner at [email protected] or calling 843-545-3363.
Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule
All sessions take place on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Waccamaw Library:
August 20: “Walking & Writing: Creating Pathways”
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Cross Turner
Overview: Discover the time-honored connection between walking and writing. Learn how to use movement and physical pathways as creative prompts to jumpstart your writing process. Dr. Turner has published five books (including Riding Light: Poems, Coast Lines, and Hard Lines) and taught literature and creative writing at the university level for two decades.
September 10: “Memoir: How to Balance Personal Experience with Factual Experience”
Instructor: Diana Hochberg
Overview: Hochberg, author of Connected: Finding My Truth, shares techniques for blending deeply personal memories with rigorous background research to craft a compelling, readable narrative. Ideal for writers beginning a memoir or refining an existing manuscript.
October 8: “Ghostly Poetry: Poetic Forms”
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Cross Turner
Overview: Get into the Halloween spirit by examining eerie works from renowned contemporary poets such as Yusef Komunyakaa, Ron Rash, and Natasha Trethewey, exploring how writers utilize “the ghost of meter” to create atmosphere and tension.
November 19: “Writing Workshop: Open Genres”
Overview: A hands-on, collaborative workshop focusing on multi-genre creative writing and peer feedback.
December 17: “Writing Workshop: Open Genres”
Overview: The fall series finale, dedicated to shaping, polishing, and discussing open-genre creative works.
