Winter Reading Schedule

Corbin will be reading from her memoir, Creating a Life, on the following dates:

February 10, 7:00pm Village Books, Bellingham

February 11, 1:00 -3:00 pm Fairhaven College/WWU, Bellingham

March 2, 7:00 Seattle Midwifery School

March 9, 7:00 Third Place Books Ravenna, Seattle

March 11-12, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

March 13-14, San Francisco Book Fair 

March 15, Powell's Books, Smallpresspalooza, Portland, OR

March 28, 7:00 Simply French Cafe, Vancouver, B.C. 

Writing Class for Moms

Have you ever wanted to write about your experience with motherhood, but never had the time or energy? The Momoir Project offers writing classes for mothers interested in learning how to translate their personal stories into words. Whether you want to write as a keepsake for yourself, your children, or to publish in a newspaper, magazine or book, these supportive classes will help you get started and inspired. Classes are open to all kinds of moms, and all kinds of writers.

The classes are led by Corbin Lewars and will be held every other week for six sessions in the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle. Classes start Saturday, January 23 from 11-1:00 pm and will end on April 3 and the cost is $375. Register now to participate in this fabulous experience!

For more details and examples of students work check out The Momoir Project.
Register now, or email Corbin for more information.

Get Your Stories Published
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm • November 16th-December 14 $120
Ballard, Seattle

This workshop is designed for those of us who want to be published, yet seem to find 101 other things to do instead of submitting our work. The class will begin with identifying suitable publications for each participant to query. We will craft enticing query letters, strengthen a current piece or create a new piece of writing, and explore DIY options for publishing. Class size will be limited to eight people in order to provide everyone with individual attention. By the end of the five week workshop, all participants will have a solid proposal and several options of editors to submit to. The only thing left to do will be to push the "send" key!
For more information contact Corbin Or you can enroll now

Testimonial from current participant:

In the days following our first class, I write more in my journal and on the computer, and I work on the piece I read in class. I finally start to think about marketing myself as a writer in the same way I market myself as a business consultant.  All of a sudden, it doesn’t seem so different.
As I churn away with an energy and enthusiasm for the creative process I’ve never felt to this degree before, I realize that I’ve been inspired by these women from the writing class:  women who are all getting on with their writing despite having kids, husbands, jobs, and other challenges. Inspired by them, I work even harder.
In a few weeks, when class finishes, my motivation and inspiration will be put to the test, and I wouldn’t dare claim that I won’t continue to seek the comfort and security of writing classes and groups, but suddenly, writing no longer feels like something I should do or wish I could do; it feels like something I must do.  And for that, I thank Corbin and the other participants in the class. 

Two New Writing Workshops Being Offered at Birth and Beyond

Introduction to Momoir Writing
Saturday, November 14th
Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
2:30-5:30 pm
$60/per person

Special one day workshops will get you started writing down your motherhood stories. Spend a few hours with a group of women, sharing your ideas and words. Learn to write your own “momoir” and get a glimpse into the world of publishing. Through a combination of writing and reading exercises, students will leave with their first story written, and the inspiration to keep writing.
Facilitator Corbin Lewars is author of the memoir Creating a Life and founder of the zine Reality Mom. Her essays have been featured in Mothering, Hip Mama, Midwifery Today, as well as numerous of other publications. To register, please email cori@themomoirproject.com


Write Your Birth Story
Sunday, November 22

Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
11 am-2 pm
$60/per person

Spend the afternoon writing down your birth stories, before you forget them! This special workshop will get you writing and inspired and connected with other moms. Led by Corbin Lewars, author of the memoir Creating a Life and mother of two. Her daughter's birth story was featured in Mothering magazine and more of her essays can be found in Hip Mama, Midwifery Today, and Mamaphonic. To register, please email cori@themomoirproject.com