The following classes for beginning and experienced writers are offered by The Writers' Workshop. Registration is in advance since class size is limited, either online ( www.twwoa.org ), or by mail: The Writers' Workshop, 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805.

In Asheville:

March 15: Writing Your Memoirs with Karen Ackerson
The class will receive information on writing memoirs - collecting data, creating a timeline, and focusing on personal epiphanies. Excerpts from award-winning memoirs will be discussed, and in-class writing exercises will help students identify memorable life events. Three pages may be brought to the class for review by Ackerson, who has edited and revised memoirs with The Renbourne Agency for 18 years.

Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/$70 members.

March 22:  Writing and Publishing Magazine Articles with Ed Schubert

Writers of fiction and non-fiction articles will learn how to prepare their work,  writing the cover and query letter, where to submit articles, and more. In-class writing exercises will also be given.   Schubert is editor of Orson Scott Card's science fiction magazine, InterGalactic Medicine Show, Diversity Woman Magazine, and N.C. Career Network Magazine. Meets Saturday, 11-5 pm.  $75/$70 members.

In Charlotte:

March 22: Screenwriting Workshop with Nathan Ross Freeman

Aspiring scriptwriters will learn elements of the screenplay such as format, characterization, dialogue, theme, conflict, and resolution. Three pages of work or a synopsis may be brought to the class for review. Freeman teaches writing at U.N.C.-Charlotte. His screenplays include Mr. Bones, Hannah Elias, Geist, and GEM. Meets at the JCC on Providence Road on Saturday, 12:30-5:30 pm.  $75/$70 members.