Category Archives: writing workshop
It’s the stories that matter, not the stuff.
This time of year we could use a reminder that it’s the stories that matter, not the stuff. Ten years ago I had my “aha!” moment about this. I had recently become interested in personal history. Fresh from my first … Continue reading
Westside Senior Center Reminiscence Writing starts up September 25
We’re back in our old time slot on Tuesday mornings! We’ll meet for eight sessions* from September 25 to November 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Westside Senior Center, 602 North Segoe Road. The workshop offers a “one room school” approach in which beginning … Continue reading
“Put a Little Life Into Your Obituary” workshop in Monona
“If I don’t write it down, who will know what I accomplished?” asked a participant in my first “Obituaries” workshop, which I taught at the Monona library back in 2006. Now I’m back in Monona, teaching “Obits” again! This workshop … Continue reading
My History of Camping Food
I haven’t published any of my own memoir writing recently–time to get back to that! Here’s an essay I wrote while teaching the “Meals and Memories” workshop for Odyssey three summers ago… but first — “a commercial message.” Just a … Continue reading
South Madison “Start Writing Your Memoir” now open for registration
“Start Writing Your Memoir” at the Goodman South Madison Library Branch begins on Monday September 10th – registration is now open. You can register online here, or contact the library at (608) 266-6395. We’ll meet from 5:50 to 7:50 each week. … Continue reading
Good post on writing in scenes
“The Yellow Test” by Lee Gutkind caught my attention when APH member Lettice Stuart posted about it on our association’s listserv today. Why? Because he’s talking about writing in scenes. If you’ve taken any of my writing classes since I … Continue reading
Creative nonfiction and the book proposal: 2 upcoming workshops in Madison
Writers of “true stories well told” will want to mark your calendars for September 22. The UW-Madison Continuing Studies’ Laurie Scheer is leading two workshops: Workshop #1: “Writing compelling creative nonfiction,” 9am-noon Workshop #2: Writing a Nonfiction Book Proposal: Getting Published,” … Continue reading
Online class “Start Writing Your Cookbook-Memoir” enrollment now open
“If I’m not in a class, I don’t write.” You think I’m quoting one of my students there? I am–but I’m speaking for myself, too. I have a hard time buckling down and producing essays about my life if I … Continue reading
Story Circle Network–for women with stories to tell
I’ve been a member of, and a teacher for, Story Circle Network for a few years now. If you are a woman with stories to tell, you might check out this worthy group. Good journal, online classes, an annual conference … Continue reading
True Stories Well Told 
These Lips Are Finally Unsealed
This essay came to mind after a courageous woman shared her story in one of my writing classes this week. This 2008 essay was accepted for publication on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “This I Believe” website. -Sarah White I believe in the power … Continue reading →