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Writers' Group - Focus on Poetry & Memoir


Adult / Lifelong Learning -
Adult Fall 2025

Creative writers of all genres are invited to discover and hone their writing skills in this monthly writers' group. Two weeks before each scheduled class, you will receive a prompt from the instructor, which you may use to prepare a piece for class or write something entirely on your own. One week before class, you will email your writing to the instructor, who will send all submitted pieces to the entire group for review. During class, the group will discuss each writer's work respectfully with a focus on constructive feedback, growth and encouragement. This class, formerly taught by Maureen Millea Smith, and most recently by Johanna Buch will be taught by Kate MacLam. 

Kate McLam: Kate has an MFA in Poetry from Minnesota State University, Mankato and has been published in New Ohio Review, Willow Springs, Waxwing and other publications. She mainly writes poetry but has taught, studied, and written fiction and nonfiction as well. She works at the lovely Edina Library

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Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info.

Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org)

Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date.

Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Email: communityed@edinaschools.org
Phone: (952) 848-3952

Kate MacLam

Kate MacLam. Kate holds an MFA in Poetry from Minnesota State University, Mankato where she received the Toy Wilson Blethen Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing and an Innovation in Teaching Award. She has been published in New Ohio Review, Willow Springs, Waxwing, among other publications. She has taught creative writing for various community groups, including for MSU, Mankato, Pathstone Senior Living Community and the Loft. She is a current and founding editor of the print poetry magazine Lost Pilots. Her current focus is on poetry but she has taught, written, and loved fiction and creative nonfiction.

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Edina Community Center : ECC Prof Dev - 166 - Welcome Center Conference Room
Tue Sep 16, Tue Oct 21, Tue Nov 18 & Tue Dec 16
7:00 - 9:00 PM

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Price: $ 96 00