Library to Host Flash Writing Series

Tompkins County Public Library will host “Writing the Inside,” a three-part flash writing program, Thursdays, August 10, 17 and 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Library’s Tompkins Trust Company Study Room.

Facilitated by SUNY Cortland English Professor Victoria Boynton, “Writing the Inside” allows readers to explore complex emotions through short pieces. This free series is perfect for emotional explorers, spiritual seekers and anyone looking to connect with their innermost feelings. Participants will write, read and offer positive feedback to fellow writers.

Boynton is a published poet and writer. Her work has appeared in Calyx, Verse, Harpur Palate, Heliotrope, Comstock Review, Rhino, Faultline. She is the author of “Contraptions,” a 2009 poetry chapbook, and co-author/editor of the “Encyclopedia of Women’s Autobiography” and a recipient of the Roseann Brooks Dedicated Teacher Award.

This program is open to adults of all interest and experience levels. Registration is required. To register, contact Joyce Wheatley at jwheatley@tcpl.org.