MaryKlest.com

Schedule of Events

Date Event

January 13, 2008
Memoir writing class starts at Lake Barrington Woods Retirement Community, Lake Barrington, IL. Call 847-842-8900 to reserve a place for the six week course at11:00am on Tuesdays.

Nov/Dec 2008
On-line exclusive feature article for Quintessential Barrington magazine. Christmas ornaments hold histories and personal values for those who own them.

Winter, 2008 Pen Points newsletter article for Illlinois Press Womens Assoc
Blogging for Business

Ongoing, 2008
"Finding Strength," photo narrative traveling exhibit for Wellness Place appearing at Centegra Hospitals

About Me

Trained as a journalist I have worked in public relations, marketing and technical communications, and as editor for several corporate publications. Experience in business, finance and technology broadens my perspective as a writer. I am a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Federation of Press Women.

Memoir Writing Class
I am introducing a memoir writing class for people who want to write their story. Years in the Making combines lecture with writing exercises. It is amazing what our memory holds and the lessons we can share through writing. For more information email me at mary@maryklest.com.

Links

Klest Communications brochure
LinkedIn profile page
Illinois Women Press Association
Freelance success

Society of Professional Journalists
Barrington Writers Workshop
Barrington Area Professional Women

Gift of Knowing
"Word portraits" are a part of this photo narrative exhibit for Hospice of Northeastern Illinois featuring those who give and receive end of life care.