Truth in writing is what connects a reader to the writer. Even if the writer never intends their work for publication, truth matters. This workshop encourages all writers to identify their writing voice, strengthen and trust it. This is a facilitated class that uses prompts and strategies for writing practice. There will be writing assignments […]
Author and Instructor, Nancy McMillan will be holding office hours for all writing students who would like some additional assistance in their writing. Do you have a question about writing in general or do you need feedback on a piece in progress? Come and talk to Nancy during her March Office Hours. She’ll be in the […]
Journaling has always been a way to record our thoughts and ideas, but lately there has been a burst of different ways to journal: Bullet, Gardening, Dreams. All are legitimate ways to keep track of your thoughts. If you’ve always journaled but need a boost or would like to begin keeping a journal, check out […]
Don’t Understand Poetry? “It’s not your cup of tea?” This workshop may be just for you! Celebrate National Poetry Month in April and try your hand at poetry. No experience necessary. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll explore two poetry forms: haiku and pantoum. Both forms are very accessible, with clear structural rules. The haiku is […]
Do you think you’d like to write, and not sure how to get started? Are you already writing and need a jump-start? In either case, this workshop is for you. Come to this 3-hour workshop and plan to write! We’ll use timed prompts to get your writing mojo going. This technique works for any genre and any level of writer, from beginner to experienced. Bring a pen, writing notebook and your lunch. Beverages are available. We will be writing by hand – no laptops, please.
All students will enter with something to write with and leave with 5 short plays in hand (or on electronic device). By using news stories, philosophical questions, or pieces of art, this workshop will inspire and push students to generate a wide array of linear and nonlinear material. Load up on coffee/tea and spend the […]
LAPTOPS REQUIRED. This one-day session will reveal some of the tricks and strategies to make Microsoft Word work for you. These tricks are meant to help speed the writing process and take away some of the mystery of the software. When registering, please indicate 2 skills that you would like to discover during the workshop. […]
You’ve written it, you’ve revised it, and now it’s ready to be shared. Bringing your writing to life by reading it to a live audience can be thrilling. You can ensure a great experience for both audience and author through solid preparation. Come to this workshop to learn the best techniques for sharing your work, […]