We hope you’ll join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Alan Heathcock on September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Erma Hayman House for a Community Reading and Celebration of the Written Word.
Over the past several months, writers of all backgrounds and experience levels have explored Heathcock’s workshop series, The Five Tenets of Literary Potency, a distilled approach to crafting compelling, impactful stories. Now, we gather to share the results.
Alan Heathcock will reflect on his journey of writing, editing, publishing, and teaching, offering insight into the five fundamental elements that make stories unforgettable, and read from a work in progress. He’ll also be joined by community readers, who will share excerpts from their own work inspired by the workshop series.
Whether you’re a writer, reader, or simply someone who loves a good story, this event is an opportunity to celebrate the creative spirit and hear voices from across our community.
No registration is required, but space is limited. As mature content may be discussed, parental discretion is advised for participants under 18.
ABOUT ALAN HEATHCOCK
Alan Heathcock is the author of VOLT (Graywolf Press) and 40 (MCD x FSG). He’s won a Whiting Award, National Magazine Award, and has won fellowships from the N.E.A., Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Lannan Foundation, and has twice been a Literature Fellow for the Idaho Commission on the Arts.
ABOUT THE BOISE CITY WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
Founded in 2023, the Boise City Writer-in-Residence is a collaborative program between the Boise City Department of Arts & History, Boise Public Library, and The Cabin. Funded by the City of Boise, these six-month residencies offer local writers dedicated time and stipend to support their creative practice and connect them to the community through free monthly literary public programs and events. The Boise City Writer-in-Residence call for applications opens annually in the summer.
In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at
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