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Writing Workshop: Journal and Discover
2026-01-06 19:00:00 2026-01-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Journal and Discover Author Kathleen Goggin provides tips and techniques for self-reflective journaling, encouraging exploration and creative thinking. Rust Library - Storytime Room

Tuesday, January 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 19:00:00 2026-01-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Journal and Discover Author Kathleen Goggin provides tips and techniques for self-reflective journaling, encouraging exploration and creative thinking. Rust Library - Storytime Room

Rust Library

Storytime Room

Author Kathleen Goggin provides tips and techniques for self-reflective journaling, encouraging exploration and creative thinking.

Writer, editor, and writing workshop leader Kathleen Goggin is the local author of 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad, a fun self-help guide conceived through the journaling process. Goggin is also a certified technical writer and a former spokesperson for clients that include the US State Department, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the FAA.

This workshop is part of our Short Story Contest Writing Workshop series. Learn how to submit your short story here.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Make/Create |

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