

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building an Appalachian Narrative Writing Class Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Book Cellar for a deep dive into the heart of Appalachian storytelling. Led by Damean Mathews, this series is designed for writers, historians, and creators who want to capture the true essence of the mountains without falling into the "hillbilly" tropes of the past. 

Whether you are working on a novel, a family history, or local journalism, you’ll learn how to blend rigorous research with the vibrant "local color" that makes our region unique.

What you’ll learn:

Authentic Research: How to find the hidden histories that give a story its "bone-deep" reality.

Cultural Integrity: Techniques for using folklore and dialect respectfully, avoiding damaging stereotypes.

Sensory Imagery: How to "paint" the Appalachian landscape using specific, grounded descriptions.

Writing for Impact: How to ensure your work leaves a positive, lasting legacy for the community.


Registration Options: Choose the "Entire Series" for a comprehensive masterclass experience at a discounted rate, or select individual monthly sessions to focus on specific elements of the craft.


*Please note that tickets are not transferable or refundable.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abingdon/building-an-appalachian-narrative-writing-class-series/200029810560342
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://the-book-cellar.square.site/s/order?cs=true&cst=custom&item=PCK4VSIRVZMP5P6FZYMFBMEV&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=abingdon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Abingdon
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 112 Court Street NE, Abingdon, VA, United States, Virginia 24210
- **lat**: 36.7121
- **long**: -81.9694
- **full address**: 112 Court Street NE, Abingdon, VA, United States, Virginia 24210

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Book Cellar (https://allevents.in/org/the-book-cellar/23700351)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 112 Court Street NE, Abingdon, VA, United States, Virginia 24210
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Book Cellar
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Building an Appalachian Narrative Writing Class Series ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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