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WRITING WORKSHOPS |
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Writing Your Life As A Woman Fall 2010 4-week sessions: Workshops can be tailored for your organization, "Need a nudge to get those creative juices flowing? Women looking for a casual, creative environment where they can share their words would do well to sign up for this motivating and positive experience." "Pencil in some time for yourself... participants de-stress, What happens in class... (and see class contract below)
In their own words:
_____________________________________________ CONTRACT FOR WRITING YOUR LIFE AS A WOMAN© I, ______________________, on this ______ day of _____________, 20__, do bravely enter into this agreement with myself to treat myself to the soul-filling creative undertaking of a writing workshop. a. I will feel free to write absolute drivel, or "I have nothing to say." Over and over.
b. I will write whatever I am thinking even if it's "I don't know what to write..."or I don't want to be here..." c. If feeling stuck, I will boldly attempt to jump start my writing by beginning sentences with: "I remember... I don't remember... I want to write about... I don't want to write about..." 3. Without hesitation I will write my first thoughts even if they're not neat and tidy. These ideas are uncensored, sincere and usually things I really need to write out of my head and onto paper. 4. At no point will I bother my pretty little head with such trivial matters as grammar, punctuation or spelling. I shall dispense with such ridiculous worries as grades, red pens, permanent records and concerned phone calls to my parents. 5. Should I ever decide to, I'll "pass" on reading out loud without scorn from my classmates or shame from myself. 6. I absolutely, positively, swear I will not apologize before reading my writing out loud. a. This includes masked apologies such as "It's really not very good," or "I'm not a good writer, but I'll read anyway."
7. Upon receiving a compliment I will graciously accept it without one iota of deferral, and I will take at least one entire moment to bask in the pleasure of receiving praise.b. I will honor the class motto of "Never say you're sorry before you read." 8. No matter what topic is suggested I will always be true to my heart and mind and follow my pen where it leads me. 9. I will help create and honor this class as a "safe psychic space" which means it is free of emotional and mental abuse. 10. Simply by being present I commit to honoring others' privacy. What happens in class stays in class. 11. My mind will remain open to experiences and beliefs different than mine. 12. In all ways I will be kind, encouraging and supportive to others and to myself. By signing below, I agree to the above, so I, and those gathered with me, might find great joy in writing, creating, exploring and playing. _________________________ Name Date _____________________________________________ Since 1997 I've designed and taught non-academic, community writing workshops such as Writing Your Life as a Woman, Collecting Your Memories and the Closet Fiction Writer's Workshop. Please email me to join my mailing list for class schedule announcements. |
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