Learn essential techniques and experiment with new forms.
You’ll connect with other writers from the community, and our outstanding faculty will provide individual advice and mentorship for your work. Whether you are a novice or a pro, Writing by the Lake will let you get to the next level.
Taught by award-winning authors, each seminar consists of four two-hour sessions and ends with an individual evaluation and “Next Steps” conference. Your “Next Steps” conference will provide one-on-one time with your Writing by the Lake faculty member to discuss where to take your writing next.
Fall 2024 Class
Your Life Stories Seminar
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., October 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Writing by the Lake takes place at Glen Rowan House on the Lake Forest College campus.
Led by Dr. Aaron Greenberg, Professor at Lake Forest College and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Dr. Greenberg teaches creative writing at Lake Forest College and is the founder of Biograph, a life writing and publishing company.
How to Apply
It’s easy! Submit the Writing by the Lake application. You will be asked to tell us about your writing experience and goals, and to provide a brief writing sample (up to 500 words).
For more information, contact Joy Markee, jmarkee@lakeforest.edu, 847-735-5083.
Tuition
Tuition for a Writing by the Lake seminar is $350, which includes four two-hour class sessions, an end-of term writing project evaluation report, and a “Next Steps” conference with your faculty mentor.