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Youth Writing Workshops - Summer 2010 |
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Jumpstart Your Creativity! A Writing Workshop for High School Students, July 26 - 30, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Extreme Writing: A Workshop for Middle School Students, August 2 - 6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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| Convenient Chicago northwest suburban locations TBD. Includes snack and all materials - $200.00. |
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Each youth writing workshop is limited to 8 participants. To register or for more information,
call Blue Sage Writing at: (224)688-9222 or e-mail info@bluesagewriting.com |
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Adult Writing Workshops - Spring & Summer 2010 |
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| Landmarks and Turning Points: Keeping a Spiritual Journal - Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., April 22 - May 27, 2010, Arlington Heights, IL. |
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| No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Journaling as a spiritual practice brings our spiritual life into sharper focus. Guided by readings, discussion and engaging writing prompts, we’ll explore experiences and such questions as: What are your doubts and fears? When have you felt spiritually nudged? What spiritual landmarks and turning points do you recall? Writing through the lens of God’s presence in our lives can help us to clarify, heal, explore and understand. Come with a sturdy journal that will last for years. Classes are open to anyone 18 years and older. We will meet at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (OSLC) ELCA, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Hts., IL 60004. To register, call OSLC at 847-255-8700. This class is offered as part of OSLC adult education, so there is no fee. |
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| The following workshops are offered through the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival and held in Iowa City, Iowa. To register or for more information, call the Iowa Summer Writing Festival at 319-335-4160. Click here for more information about the Festival. |
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| Newspaper Columns & Op-Eds: Spinning the Personal Essay - July 11-16, 2010, Iowa City, IA |
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Do you have a recurring rant or passion? Do you long to write compelling columns and letters to the editor? No matter what your opinion or viewpoint, your column requires intelligence, style and a fresh approach. The best columnists sway hearts and challenge points-of-view. They invite the reader to laugh or cry or act. Some change history. Also, in a tough economy where community still matters, the local angle is vital. Papers need skilled, local writers and bloggers on community pages to help increase dialogue on a wide range of personal and political topics, from sports commentary to movie reviews, or to champion the ordinary citizen.
In the months before our class begins, you’ll be invited to send me a brief introduction to give me a sense of who you are, which columns or columnists inspire you, and what you’re driven to write. We’ll discuss acclaimed columnists, constructively critique our work, and complete targeted assignments and in-class exercises, enjoying the process all the while. Plan to develop two commentaries for potential publication. |
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| Jumpstarting Your Creativity - July 17 &18, Iowa City, IA |
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Is your creativity on hiatus? Do you love the power and beauty of language, but lack time or inspiration? As writer Donald Murray suggests, it takes a destination and a plan to make surprise possible. Whether you seek to restore personal or professional creativity and innovation, serious work requires serious play. This course invites you to recharge. During our high energy, focused, yet flexible workshop, plan to generate all new work. We’ll plunge into exercises and strategies to spark creativity and to bypass mental roadblocks. We’ll write quickly to stay ahead of the inner critic, and boldly to outsmart the censor. Experience a marketplace of ideas where strategic writing prompts invite you to take intellectual and creative risks that lead to breakthrough thinking and compelling results. In good workshop fashion, we’ll share our work as time allows, and send you off with a storehouse of ideas and drafts.
Workshops fill early!
Click here for more information on the Iowa Writing Festival
Click here to go directly to Linda's Iowa Writing Festival workshop page
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