Workshops & Events
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Workshop Methods
I use two primary methods in my workshops and retreats:
The Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method, founded by Pat Schneider, which is a time-tested way to encourage writers to be bold and experimental with their writing.
Journaling, which draws on the pioneering work of Kathleen Adams, founder of the Center for Journal Therapy and the Journal to the Self® method.
I have indicated which method is primary in each of the listings below (although sometimes I do like to mix and match!). For more information about each of these methods, click on the links above.
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All workshops are offered on Zoom in the Eastern time zone unless stated otherwise.
Begins
Feb. 3
Writing from the Heart: A Women's Creative Writing Circle
Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m. EST, February 3-24 (4 weeks)
Online via Zoom
Amherst Writers & Artists founder Pat Schneider said, "Everyone is born with creative genuis." This means you! In this generative workshop, you’ll receive a wide variety of writing prompts to fire up your imagination, write in whichever genre(s) you choose, and read your work aloud if you wish. All feedback you receive will celebrate what is strong and memorable in your writing. Come and share your stories in this wise and encouraging community! Women writers at any level of experience are welcome.
This is an Amherst Writers & Artists workshop. To learn more about this workshop method, click here.
Cost: $120. You can register via the PayPal link below or by emailing lisa@marketstreetwriters.com to pay by Venmo or check (preferred).
Thurs.,
Feb. 6
Birch Tree Writing Circle
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. EST
In person at the Birch Tree Bookstore, 11 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA
In this monthly circle we will write together in response to a variety of writing prompts designed to excavate your memories and fire up your imagination. You are free to write whatever you wish, and to decide whether to read your work aloud. This circle will use the Amherst Writers & Artists workshop method, so all feedback will celebrate what is strong and memorable in your writing; there is no critique of first draft work. For writers who wish to socialize, we will have a half hour at the end to celebrate successes, share resources, and get to know each other. Writers at any level of experience are welcome!
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Cost: $20. To register, visit the Birch Tree Bookstore site here.
Thurs.,
March 6
Birch Tree Writing Circle
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. EST
In person at the Birch Tree Bookstore, 11 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA
In this monthly circle we will write together in response to a variety of writing prompts designed to excavate your memories and fire up your imagination. You are free to write whatever you wish, and to decide whether to read your work aloud. This circle will use the Amherst Writers & Artists workshop method, so all feedback will celebrate what is strong and memorable in your writing; there is no critique of first draft work. For writers who wish to socialize, we will have a half hour at the end to celebrate successes, share resources, and get to know each other. Writers at any level of experience are welcome!
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Cost: $20. To register, visit the Birch Tree Bookstore site here.