Which poison should I use? How can I write about forensic pathology if I’m not Patricia Cornwell? Even more difficult: How to build suspense? Where to insert red herrings? Writing a mystery involves countless specific and overarching questions. Author and MWA/SinC member Michal Strutin doesn’t have the answers, but she’s also a research librarian, so […]
Join us for an evening of insights and delights from the world of information graphics with data storyteller RJ Andrews. During this hybrid (IN-PERSON and ONLINE) event, we will dive into the heart of rare, extraordinary charts and maps from across the globe to spotlight forgotten design flourishes that deserve revival. We'll explore the […]
My story is not a single story, but a series of connected narratives, woven together into one life. ~ Arnold T. Grisham More than a mere autobiography, Making a Way of No Way details the life and experiences of a child born to a working-class Black family in Chicago’s West Side during the 1940s. The crucible of […]
Michael Larsen, Michael Larsen Author Coaching Learn how to clarify and reach your writing career goals as quickly as you can. Now is the best time ever for you to be a writer. One reason is that you can develop your unique superpowers—your gifts, passions, and abilities that will guarantee your success. This presentation will […]
Come join our member-led Sunday session to learn a book art skill or project.
Active between 1957 and 1972, The Situationist International (S.I.) was a revolutionary alliance of artists, intellectuals, architects and political theorists that is hailed as the “last avant-garde” of the 20th century. One of the organization’s core concepts is that of détournement, which can be understood as the subversion of established cultural commodities as a means […]
The Near North Editors meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except for months with holidays around that time, in which case look out for special updates). This month's meeting will be held via Zoom. This event is free and open to all editors.
with Wenting Zhang Discover new ways to make icons customizable, animate-able, colorful, and recolor-able by utilizing variable font and color font technology. With the latest developments in variable and color fonts, typography and iconography are becoming enriched! Join us for a talk with Wenting Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Typogram, who will share new ways to […]
Please join us for an enriching conversation on the cultural weight of paper as Arion welcomes author Nicholson Baker as the first Kirkpatrick Speaker of 2024. Celebrated novelist and culture critic Nicholson Baker will deliver a spirited talk titled “The Weight of Paper” exploring the cultural and physical gravity of the paper book in a […]
Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what you'll learn about from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with artist celeste hernández. celeste is a trans, non-binary Mexican artist who lives and works in Tijuana, Baja […]
with Gennifer Weisenfeld Join us for a conversation with the author of our latest book, an exploration of modernist commercial design in Japan. Toward the end of the 1920s, Japanese designers pursued a radical new vision for their profession. Engaging modernist and avant-garde trends from abroad, refashioning local graphic and calligraphic forms, and using the […]
We welcome authors Joan Gelfand, Jia Ling Wang, Salumeh Eslamieh, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Christina Vo in conversation with Women’s National Book Association president Elise Marie Collins, in a celebration of women writers, artists, and changemakers for International Women’s Day. By centering women’s lives - socially, politically, and historically - in their work, these authors faithfully capture the diverse […]