Writer in Residence
Writer in Residence: Marc Mason
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library to welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October through December. Marc will offer one-on-one consultations and workshops to support both aspiring and established authors.
Marc Mason has been a professional writer since 1987. His career has spanned newspapers, magazines, comic books, young adult novels, travelogues, and more. He recently retired from Arizona State University after 35 years as a librarian and faculty member, teaching topics like critical thinking and information literacy, specializing in working with freshmen and international students. He resides with his wife Sophia, step-children Alex and Annie, and dogs Cosmo and Flora in Tempe.
Writer in Residence Consultation Hours
Improve your writing with 30-minute one-on-one consultation sessions. Patrons are limited to one session per week, with a maximum of two sessions per month. To book a time slot, select the month below to access the event calendar:
Workshops
Writing Without Limits
Wed | Dec 3 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Red Mountain Library
This workshop is for those clamoring to get their family story or stories to the page so that generations can immerse themselves in history. Whether you're telling your own story, or the story of a beloved relative, or someone else you care about, this is the session for you! Be ready to take a deep dive below the surface, blow the dust off the old myths, and bring your personal history into the light.
Holiday Reading Cheer
Sat | Dec 20 | 3:15pm - 4:30pm | Red Mountain Library
Writers who have participated in the workshops and 1-on-1 sessions with Writer in Residence, Marc Mason, will have the opportunity to read and share their work with the public. Marc will be closing the show by presenting the new work he has created during his residency. This writing workshop is also open to any aspiring writer.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.