We meet the first Tuesday of the Month at 7:15 pm. Group members take turns leading discussions, giving presentations and reading a bit of work. A ten minute writing exercise is part of the fun. Copies of work in progress can be passed out to be taken home for comments.
The Writer's Circle
The First Tuesday Writer's Circle is a place where experienced and
beginning writers meet, experiment, share work and discuss
writing insights and spiritual growth.
"If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, -- quieter, warmer." -Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary General of the United Nations, Nobel laureate (1905-1961)
Literary Parties
The Word Shop's Literary Parties happen monthly, usually the Third Friday at 1:30. Every month we focus on a different genre. Coming up in October is Russian Literature. (gasp!) Bring a book (or borrow one from our shelves) and be prepared to give a short commentary to those assembled on why they should read it. Yes, you are welcome to just come and listen, too. Get on our monthly eNewsletter list, call, or check our twitter feed for each month's genre.
Words Made Flesh
Give yourself the gift of time. Time to write, draw, paint. Re-create. Time to sit quietly and listen. How can you hear God, when you can't even hear yourself think? Come to The Word Shop on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30. We read the next chunk of John's Gospel and then write, draw, paint, or just sit. Some people work on ongoing projects. Others flow with what happens in the moment. After a time apart, we come back together and share the fruit of our experience. You are welcome to join this small, friendly group.
"For me, writing is exploration; and most of the time, I'm surprised where the journey takes me."--Jack Dann
Tips, Tricks and Tools of the Trade
In October 2009: A 4-week Writing Workshop focusing on techniques for enhancing your rough draft. Bring two copies of a complete work of around 1,000 words to work on. $25 The course be on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:30 beginning October 26. Contact Alliee to reserve your space.
Listen to Stepping Out, Alliee's 10 minute Toastmasters speech on pursuing writing and speaking. .
Drawing Near
Melding creative and spiritual work is the keynote of all the classes and workshops held at The Word Shop.
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