AVON — Maine Word will be holding a Creative Writing class in Avon beginning in March. The class will introduce adults to a variety of forms of creative writing and can serve as a great beginning to the writing your story in either a fiction or non-fiction format.

According to instructor Caroline King, the class will help participants plan, write and edit a creative piece during the eight weekly sessions. The Creative Writing class will be on Wednesday evenings from March 18 until May 6.

The class will combine strong fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment that provides a variety of writing exercises and feedback as you write your story, King said. "This class will give you the structure and skills to succeed in writing your story. The class will conclude with a professional editorial opinion of your work," King noted.

The class, which starts on March 18, will be held at Country Bumpkins in Avon and will be held each Wednesday night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The tuition will be $127 per person and payment plans are available.

For more information about the variety of writing classes and workshops offered by Maine Word, including the Creative Writing class in Avon, visit the Web site www.maineword.com or call King at 491-9810.