Category Archives: writing workshop
June 22: Celebration of Writing and Open Mic at Goodman South Madison Library
If you’re in Madison, consider joining us in South Madison for the 10th Annual Celebration of Writing and Open Mic at Goodman South Madison Library next Saturday, June 22. Begin with workshops at 1pm; stay for Open Mic from 2:00-3:30. … Continue reading
“Gesture Writing” – worthy post on NYTimes “Draft” blog
“The age-old artists’ practice of gesture drawing suggests a new practice…that can train us to “see” the whole before we write.” -Rachel Howard, in an essay in yesterday’s New York Times. Read on…
The Art—and, yes, the Joy—of the Obituary: Online Workshop
“If I don’t write it down, who will know what I accomplished?” asked a participant in my first obituary-writing workshop. So many people pass through your life—but not one among them will know everything you’ve done, or felt, or valued. … Continue reading
It’s that time again! Memoir Writers’ Story Night in South Madison
If you’re in Madison, join us for a “Story Night” featuring readings by participants in our latest South Madison Memoir Writing Workshop. We’ll share our “true stories well told” Monday May 20th at the South Madison Library. Join us for potluck (6pm) … Continue reading
“Research and Write Your Family History” Saturday, May 4, 9:00-12:00
This time next Saturday I’ll be co-presenting at the Sequoya Branch Library with Dee Grimsrud, genealogy researcher and Barb Perkins, photo organizer. “Research and Write Your Family History,” takes place May 4, 9:00-12:00, at the Sequoya Library Branch, 4340 Tokay Blvd, Free! … Continue reading
Upcoming events and workshops in Madison
If you’re in the Madison area, you’re invited to these upcoming events. Panel Discussion on Self-Publishing A Room of One’s Own, 6:30-7:30 Wednesday, April 17 A Room of One’s Own is proud to host local authors and editors for a … Continue reading
South Madison Class cancelled due to snow: stay in and write!
The South Madison memoir writing class for 6pm Monday 3/18/13 is cancelled due to our snow… so stay home in your pajamas, curl up with your favorite libation, and write for at least 15 minutes on the following prompt: “What … Continue reading
Salon’s guide to writing a memoir
Want to know what advice 10 well-known first-person authors would give on the memoir form? How kind of Salon to collect their answers for you! Read “Salon’s guide to writing a memoir.” Discuss.
If your New Year’s Resolution is “I’d like to write more _______”
Let me help you fill in the blank! Would you like to write with more intentionality–more sense of purpose? Would you like to write more honestly, with better recall of the details your memory tends to hide in the nooks … Continue reading
Join me for “Writing Your Family History” Saturday Dec. 15 9-noon
I’ve noticed that many of my writing students share a concern–how to balance the twin tasks of writing your family history and your personal history. “I’m the last person in my family who grew up hearing the old stories,” people … Continue reading
True Stories Well Told 