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How To Write Like I Do with Carrie Brownstein

826 Seattle
Seattle, WA

What's written about music will never be as important as the music itselfunless the music is awful. In that case, your writing might be the best thing that's ever happened to a certain musician or band. This one-night class will help writers find ways of embarking on music journalism and criticism through a creative writing lens. Don't let writing about music destroy your love for it. And don't let your writing destroy other people's love of music either!

ABOUT CARRIE: Carrie Brownstein is a writer, musician, and performer. She was a member of the critically acclaimed rock band Sleater-Kinney. Brownstein's writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Believer, Pitchfork, and numerous book anthologies on music and culture. She writes a music blog for National Public Radio called Monitor Mix and is a contributor to NPR's All Songs Considered. Four of Brownstein's essays were chosen for the book "Best Music Writing 2009" (Da Capo Press). She also wrote an essay on Washington State for the critically acclaimed book "State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America" (Ecco). Along with Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live), she is one-half of the comedic duo ThunderAnt. Brownstein currently lives in New York City, where she is working on her first book of nonfiction to be published by Ecco/Harper Collins.

Note: This class is geared towards and is appropriate for adults. Aspiring writers under 18 years old are advised to check out the 826 Seattle writing workshops for students: www.826seattle.org All ticket buyers will be added to a check-in list; A ticket is not required. Coffee, water, writing implements, and paper will be provided.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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