Stories, reports, articles, novels—everything we write draws on experience in some way. Yet processing experience is anything but straightforward. How often do you write about an event, only to find you’ve not captured its essence?
In this two-day workshop, we’ll find out how to craft real life into brilliant writing—both fiction and nonfiction. On both days, we’ll generate material through writing sessions. And, as always in the workshops, there’ll be no criticism but encouragement and sound editorial advice.
All levels welcome.
Non-native speakers of English welcome.
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“The whole experience was illuminating. It was as if a whole new world was being opened up to me. Being in the company of such a culturally diverse group of individuals with the same interest was fascinating. However, the feedback and the objective non-critical manner in which it was given was just so so helpful for me personally. It was this that has given me the confidence to continue.”
ReplyDelete“Thanks for your energy and obvious passion for writing. Thanks for your kindness.”
ReplyDelete“As a new writer, I found the 'Writing What You Know' workshop to be incredibly motivating. Lisa is an inspiring instructor - knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. The other participants were very interesting and I learned a lot from their own struggles and successes. I highly recommend the workshop to anyone who has a passion for writing and wants to learn more about how to improve and find new ways to write more.”
ReplyDelete“It totally changed the way I think about writing.”
ReplyDelete“I'd like to thank [the instructor] for a wonderful workshop this weekend and compliment the passionate teaching style. I realize now that I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into. Writing what I know is quite confronting! It's amazing, the thoughts that flow when a pencil is set free. [The instructor] manages the class so expertly and with the right level of caution, thank you for that. [The instructor] has inspired me to think more about writing and I hope to participate in one of the future workshops.”
ReplyDelete“It really gave me the boost I needed! I loved a lot of things about this workshop:
ReplyDelete• the way [the instructor] was so well prepared
• The way [the instructor] could filter through the comments what was relevant for the group
• The way [the instructor] was so firm and strict and really guiding us all
• How [the instructor] went through every story and made the writer feel good about it, gave him/her confidence”
“It opened the door to a world that already existed but I was not aware of before.”
ReplyDelete“I left the workshop wanting to write more.”
ReplyDelete“The course gave me the inspiration to not let too much time go by without writing. And that is what I needed.”
ReplyDelete“I learned that I can enjoy writing. It was a very liberating experience.”
ReplyDelete“The atmosphere and the way the class was handled offered me a safe environment in which to risk more, go a bit further. Excellent!”
ReplyDelete“I like [the instructor’s] approach of not judging and not interfering with each individual’s personal writing process.”
ReplyDelete“A very, very, very good teacher and such an experienced workshop leader—it makes all the difference. You could say the instructor is all heart and soul—delivered in a very well-organised fashion. It’s a unique combination that pays off!”
ReplyDelete“I learnt how to approach a blank page, how to get started…I found the workshop very challenging in many different ways. I was also impressed with the quality and intensity of the texts.”
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