It’s happening right here in Magna: Strangers become friends; neighbors share their perspectives and ideas. Copper Quill isn’t just an antique stylist, but a present day gathering of beginners as well as experienced writers. What began as strangers daring to read our stories to one another has developed into a get-together between friends. No matter your interests, our group provides an inviting setting to write. You’ll listen to all kinds of stories from interactions between strangers on a New York street corner to memories of visiting Grandma’s house in Hinckly, Utah. Hear unique voices like talking ducks, the near-death experience of a loved one followed by remarkable recovery and stolen cavern kisses.
We are one of fourteen DWS (DiverseCity Writing Series) groups offering free collaborative writing assistance in a supportive environment. Two of our members are Silver Pen award winners and we are always polishing pieces for submission to various competitions created to encourage writing. The SLCC Community Writing Center believes that writing has the power to unite a community and build bridges over social chasms like economic disparity and racial intolerance. One of our group’s mentors, Jim Kelly, is working on a story about how a visit from his Dad’s old college chum, (a Jewish Diplomat on his way to DC) taught him about the importance of eliminating racial barriers.
Our group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 12:30pm in the living room of the Magna Kennecott Senior Center (9228 West Main St. Magna). We’re the rowdy bunch in the corner by the window; so you won’t be able to miss us. We would love to have you bring any type of writing: resumes, essays, or short stories. Don’t worry; we won’t have you diagram sentences or grade your work. The Copper Quill is not a writing class, but resources are available at the Community Writing Center. For a schedule of writing workshops visit http://www.slcc.edu/cwc/
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