Corbin Lewars

Classes Offered

 3 week Memoir Class offered through Field's End, Bainbridge Island

Thursdays, March 15, 22, and 29 10:30-12:30

Through lecture, discussions, and readings we will explore the importance of theme, the art of using judgment, forms of memoir, how to weave musings along with plot to keep the story going, and that sticky thing called truth. This class is for anyone writing a memoir, whether you are in the brainstorming stage, working on a revision, or somewhere in between. 

Digging Deep

6-week workshop Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon from 1/25-2/29

Richard Hugo House

Writers of memoir often become worried about how others are characterized or tell their story in a series of anecdotes rather than properly using their thoughts and emotions to propel the story. During this class, you will be asked to forget about what your mother will think, or if your company will sue you; you will even be asked to not concern yourself with knowing the exact truth for the time being in order to transform your memoir from a story only your best friend would read, to one many people want to read. This class is designed for those who have a solid draft of a memoir and would like help workshopping certain sections to make them richer.

Writing Your Memoir workshop

Write on the Sound Writer’s Conference, Edmonds, WA October 2, 2011 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Writing Your Memoir 

Richard Hugo House, 6 week class starts on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm,

This class will focus on the importance of theme and how it shapes and provides a backbone to your memoir as well as explore scenes versus summaries, character development, the art of using judgment, forms of memoir and that sticky thing called truth.

The Road to Getting Published

Corbin meets with writing groups to demystify the publishing process. Whether you are hoping to have an essay or short story published or an entire manuscript, she will walk you through your options and the various steps needed to achieve your goal. Areas covered will be query letters, how to find an agent, how to write a book proposal and summary, the differences and process for self-publishing, small presses and mid-size presses and how to stay motivated in a very competitive market. Contact her for availability.

 Book Groups

 Corbin is available to come and speak to your book group about Creating a Life, the writing and publishing process, motherhood, career changes, restless feelings, or any other life topic. Wine and cheese are appreciated, but not necessary. Contact Corbin for her availability.

Speaking Engagements 

March 8, 2012 6-7:45 pm

It's About Time Writers Reading Series Ballard Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W. Seattle.



Ballard Book Slam

Friday, November 18th at the Sunset Hill Community Center

Join over thirty Ballard authors and learn about their work. I will be reading along with Jennifer Munro, Ann Teplick, Ingrid Ricks, and many more.

Cheap Beer and Prose, Hugo House

"Cheap Beer and Prose" closes out the year with readings from prose writers Steve Barker, Corbin Lewars, Anne Leigh Parrish and Michael Shilling, plus cans of PBR for $1.

The reading is free. Open mic follows the featured readers. Hosted by Charla Grenz.



Write on the Sound Writer’s Conference, Edmonds, WA

October 1, 2011 5:30-6:30 p.m

Book signing

August 4, 2011 7-9 pm Hugo House

Reading with Jennifer Munro and Tomas Moniz (rad dad)

April 14, 2011 6-7:45 pm

It's About Time Writers Reading Series Ballard Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W. Seattle

February 12, 2011 7-9 pm. Reading at Hugo House

David Schmader of The Stranger MC's a night of "Secrets." 10 Seattle women writers share their secrets of love and family for an evening of intrigue and fun. Free and open to the public.

January 15, 2011 1-3 pm

PNWA's Writer Cottage, Issaquah, WA

Book signing with Jennifer Munro, author of The Erotica Writer's Husband

Saturday, December 11th 11-4 pm

Phinney Artists

148 N. 74th Street, Seattle

October 19, 7:00 Ballard Author Night, Sunset Hill Community Club 

Radio Appearances

April 27, Catch that Book with Traci Green

June 18, KOZI interview

August 17, Interview with Laura Lavigne, "Let's talk about sex and creativity" 

September 6, 1150AM, Interview with Leta Hamilton

2010 Reading Schedule:

February 10, 7:00pm Village Books, Bellingham

February 11, Guest Lecturer, Fairhaven College, Bellingham, WA

March 2, 7:00 Seattle Midwifery School

March 6, 4:00, Women's Symposium, Qwest Field Conference Center 

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

April 28, 7:00 Book Release Party with Monica LeMoine, Richard Hugo House, Seattle

May 5, 7:00, 7:00 "She Says" Richard Hugo House, Seattle, WA

May 14, Eugene, OR Beyond Patriarchy Conference

June 18, 7:00, Riverwalk Books, Chelan, WA

August 14, 2:00, "Bottles Books and Babes", Edmonds Winery, Woodinville, WA

September 8, 3:00 Just Writes on Whidbey Island, "Ways to Stay Inspired"

September 11, 12:00 LFP Third Place Books,  "Guide to Personal Essays and Memoir"