The dynamic husband-and-wife team of Marge Piercy and Ira Wood will introduce craft elements in writing good prose and provide the opportunity to use them in unique exercises. They will focus on compelling beginnings, authentic dialogue, and strategies for organizing your ideas and material. We’ll provide you with key tools to begin or return to your writing projects with confidence and purpose and help you share your stories with a broader audience. Presented in a partnership with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival.  $75 for subscribers/$95 for non-subscribers.

** Non-subscriber rate includes a 1-year subscription to december.

Join us to celebrate december’s return to its roots in Iowa City.  We will celebrate the iconic magazine’s return to the city it was founded in with readings by Marvin Bell, Christopher Merrill, Karen Holman, and David Hamilton. Complimentary dessert buffet, coffee, and wine will be served.

Come visit us at the St. Louis Small Press Expo! A great day of literary mags, zines, art, and more. We will be having some great specials and hope to see you there. http://www.stlouissmallpressexpo.com/#intro

Don’t miss our event at the World Chess Hall of Fame! Celebrate the release of Vol. 27.2 with great prose and poetry from Jen Logan Meyer, Allison Funk and Travis Mossotti.  Wine and cheese reception following the reading.  Complimentary valet Parking provided. Hope to see you there.