The next UFM Lunch and Learn begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in the Event Center and is titled “Behind the Book.” Debut novelist Carmen Schober will discuss the creative writing process, identifying a target audience, and the path to publication. This class is ideal for those who are interested in learning more about writing and storytelling techniques, or who are simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes in the publishing world.

Carmen Schober graduated with a master’s in English Literature and Creative Writing from K-State in 2015. Her first novel, “After She Falls,” debuted as the number one Amazon bestseller in the mixed marital arts category in Nov. 2021. Her second book, “Pretty Little Pieces,” was released in Nov. 2022. The class fee for passport members is $12 each.

For all Lunch and Learn classes, please bring your own lunch, or arrive early and purchase from the menu at Meadowlark’s Prairie Star restaurant.

Classes are now open for enrollment. For learning opportunities at Meadowlark, call UFM at (785) 539-8763 and request to register. Meadowlark residents may attend all Meadowlark-sponsored UFM courses at no cost. Passport members may attend at a 20% discount.