You are invited to come write with me at a Spring Writing Circle on Saturday, March 26, from 10-4.
Come Write With Me on March 26th.
In timed writing exercises designed to prime the creative pump, writers focus and fly, letting loose the unknown in the wonder of words. We immediately read this new work, bearing witness to the strange and wonderful stories that emerge. A synergy develops in these workshops, where participants invariably write more, write better, and write with greater confidence.
Renewal and rebirth will be our theme for this one-day writing retreat to be held in a private home in southern Vermont. The cost for the day is $75, lunch is potluck, and space is limited.
Renewal and Rebirth will be our theme for the day.
I attended my first such writing circle in the late 1980’s, and have been using them to support my writing practice ever since. In the beginning, I was simply grateful to have two hours a week away from home, husband, children and chores.
In this first circle, I started writing parenting columns that were published in the local paper. At the next one, I started writing a novel. In the safety of the circle, I’d find myself discovering scenes I couldn’t have imagined on my own. In addition to discovering my voice, meeting my characters, and inventing problems for them to solve, I made friends with other writers; I wasn’t always a writer alone.
A safe place to write.
Deborah Lee Luskin, photo
Even before attending my first writing circle, I’d used the technique of automatic writing as a writing teacher at Columbia College over thirty years ago. In addition to teaching in the Ivy League, I’ve also taught in Vermont prisons, in elementary schools and in senior centers. By supplying prompts, encouragement, and a safe place to write, I help writers tell their story, unleash their words.
If you are interested in joining me to write at on March 26, contact me, and we’ll take it from there.
Deborah Lee Luskin is a novelist, essayist and educator. Learn more at www.deborahleeluskin.com
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What a great idea and a nice escape to let your thoughts flow free on paper!
It’s a great way to be creative and supportive! If you live nearby, there’s still room!
I wish I did!! I’m still searching for something similar in my home area.
Great. Hope lots of folks who can take advantage of this opportunity. Have been to similar and found them to be incredibly helpful. Thanks for blog.
Thanks for your affirmation. Glad you’ve found writing circles to attend – and that they’ve been helpful. Great!
I really like this idea! Have company coming on 3/26, but I may channel your group’s energy on Sunday instead (especially since i live in N.Cal). Thank you.