The Magic of Voice with Ann Aguirre: In-Person in Seattle

Bestselling author Ann Aguirre will guide attendees through the essential elements of staying true to their voices when writing and refining their work.  With tips, discussion on style and approach, and an in-person writing exercise designed to help reveal how the writer's perspective shapes the material, you'll explore how to identify, preserve, and enhance what makes your voice unique!  In this supportive, author-centered environment, writers will be encouraged to share their work aloud and can opt to receive feedback from Ann.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• recognize what makes a writer's voice unique; 
• find and stay true to your voice; 
• edit finished work with some pro tips. 

No preparation is necessary, though you may want to bring the first page of your work-in-progress if you have one! Ann will offer additional feedback on its impact and voice as time allows.

This class is for writers at every level. 

This is a two-hour, in-person class from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sunday, May 11. 

This in-person class will be held at Hugo House in Seattle, Washington. There is no virtual option.

Tips:

• Please bring something to write with and a refillable water container. 
• Light snacks and drinks will be available at the Hugo House snack bar.
• Several classes may be in the building simultaneously; please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to check in and find the classroom.
• Paid parking is available on the street and in the adjoining lot, but we encourage you to consider public transportation. The closest Sound Transit station, Capitol Hill, is just a 10–15 minute walk away.

About the Instructor: 

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre has been a clown, a clerk, a savior of stray kittens, and a voice actress, not necessarily in that order. She loves video games, Korean dramas, music, dogs and cats, and staring at the sea. Though she writes all kinds of genre fiction, she has a major soft spot for a happily ever after.  visit https://www.annaguirre.com/

This event will be held in person in Seattle, Washington. There is no virtual option at this time.  By registering for this class, you agree to follow the Clarion West Code of Conduct. 

Limited Free Seating: 

We offer a percentage of seats in every class to People of the Global Majority (Asian, Black, African, Latina/o/x, Middle Eastern, Indigenous, Pacific Islander, and/or have been racialized as 'ethnic minorities') for free, regardless of financial need. 

Eligible folks should email info (at) clarionwest (dot) org to enter the lottery for free seats.  If a seat is available, we will email you 7-10 days before the class begins.

For more information, see our equity and inclusion policies.

Sliding Scale Pricing:

The Supporting Tuition rate is shown for each class or workshop for folks who can pay it. Paying the Supporting Tuition rate enables us to continue to pay our staff and instructors equitably and support access to classes for others in a different situation. 

The Helping Hands rate is available to folks under more limited economic circumstances, no matter your background.

For more information, see our financial aid policies.

Our Refund Policy:

This class is non-refundable.