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Whether you are a reluctant writer, an aspiring writer, or an experienced writer...Blue Sage Writing will energize and guide you to write the pieces you're longing to write. Expect fluency and courage as you generate a cache of ideas; expect powerful, captivating prose as you strategically and consciously revise. Time and again, participants find the process exhilarating! What's more, you will leave with a storehouse of language and ideas to motivate long after each workshop ends.
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  • Limited number of students to ensure participation
  • Exercises to generate the pieces you're longing to write
  • Knowledge of learning styles
  • Opportunities to read your work aloud (or choose to opt out)
  • Strategies for lively, engaging language
  • Constructive feedback
  • Techniques for successful revision

As writer Donald Murray suggested, "Writers need a destination and a plan to make surprise possible." Linda's workshops achieve exactly that. How does she do it? With innovative strategies, inspiration and best classroom practices. Each workshop is a marketplace of ideas where writers excel. Linda says, "I work with individuals of varying backgrounds, ages and levels of motivation. Some come to jump start the writing process; others come to advance a work in progress. Some companies send employees to energize and rekindle creativity. No matter where you begin...expect extraordinary results! This is what good teachers do."

Linda M. Bendorf, M.A.T., J.D., University of Iowa
 
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What former students say:


Linda…Your tips and edits are so insightful! Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a thoughtful, instructive edit. I've learned so much from your comments. I'll keep you posted on the piece.

Christina C., Writer St. Paul, MN
 
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Linda was a fabulous workshop leader at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. She was prepared, engaged, inspiring and helpful. The writing exercises and prompts advanced any type of writing – including my work as a columnist/journalist. I’ve been to numerous workshops over the years – generally geared toward journalists. This week was far and away the most hands-on helpful work I have experienced. And the “jumpstart” seems to be holding its charge.

Cindy L.K., Columnist Lincoln, Nebraska
 
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This workshop was so much more than I expected! Linda made us stretch and look at the world differently. Linda fed our minds and filled our hearts! I think everyone in the workshop reached some kind of creativity break-through. We became a cohesive, supportive group. The best way to spend a week is being with others who feel the same stir of love that draws us to put pen to paper.

Carolyn B. Macks Creek, Missouri
 
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I came to the workshop needing to be recharged as a writer. This stimulating workshop got me out of my slump. Linda provided many exercises to generate new work and bypass the inner critic. She provided the right environment for us to take risks in our writing. The feedback I received during our one-on-once conference and from fellow writers during workshop was constructive and valuable to my development as a writer. By week’s end I had several pieces in progress to continue working on at home. Also, Linda’s presentation on “The Creative Nudge” offered excellent tips for keeping my right brain engaged in the writing process. This was my first summer at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival…I only wish I’d discovered it sooner!

Allison S. Des Moines, Iowa
 
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Linda's class is just the refresher any writer at any level needs. Whether you are currently working on a project, or needing a boost for your creativity, her class provides it. We discuss plenty of tips and strategies in a very relaxing atmosphere. This is the most enjoyable and worthwhile class I have taken.

Kitty S., writer, Frontier Natural Foods, Norway IA
 
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Dear Linda…thank you again for working with our daughter on her college application essay. I have read the final product, and am so impressed with both the quality of her thoughts and the well crafted structure of the written piece. Your ability to prompt her and elicit such great ideas, framed so descriptively, is truly a gift. I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood, and I appreciate all you did to optimize our daughter’s chances for acceptance at the colleges of her choosing.

Carol B., parent Arlington Heights, IL
 
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When I retired from my banking career, I believed I had one good story in me. I had no experience in writing a memoir. With Linda's guidance and assistance, I wrote my memoir – The Navigator – covering seven years of my early life. Her instruction, classroom organization and direction were magnificent. My memoir is published and I am tremendously gratified by the project. Linda made the entire project happen and I am most grateful.

Jim Spellings, Dallas, TX