In-person "Write by Red Rock" Class, Wed. May 6, 2026 12:30 pm Blue Diamond Library


​In-person Write by Red Rock class: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:30 pm at The Blue Diamond Library!

I have been approved for another year to partner with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to offer a series of in-person free writing workshops at the Blue Diamond Library! These are open to the public, free and will happen on the first Wednesday of the month (excluding August) for the six months from 12:30 pm to 2 pm.

The next session is tomorrow, May 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm, Blue Diamond Library!

This isn't your typical writing class. Rather than facing a blank page trying to share something we already know, we'll dive into the unknown. We'll release the inner critic, along with worries about punctuation, grammar, and eloquence. When we allow our words to flow freely - without trying to perfect them - we begin to trust our natural voice, effortlessly. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a total newbie, this space is for you. Curious? Come try it out! Your invited to one or all!

Counts as a Summer Challenge Activity.

Upcoming scheduled dates:

  • May 6, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • July 1, 2026

Free and Open to the Public. 702.875.4295.

Blue Diamond Library
16A Cottonwood Drive
Blue Diamond, NV 89004
Questions? Feel free to contact me!

Smiles,

Marijke
​https://marijkemccandless.com​

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Accolades for Naked in the Now:
​Chanticleer Grand Prize Winner- Mind & Spirit Books
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​Readers Favorite Gold Medal - New Age Non-Fiction
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​NIEA Finalist - New Age Non-Fiction
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​The Wishing Shelf Silver Medal - Non-Fiction​
​Kirkus Reviews endorses Naked in the Now​

Marijke McCandless
Las Vegas, NV
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