The Written Word workshops are not "classes" or "lessons" in writing; they are not the typical critique-based workshops found in academic programs. They are nurturing groups that help to stimulate your creativity and to make writing a regular part of your life. Being in a workshop gets you out of that writerly isolation and allows you to become part of a group of thoughtful people who give and receive feedback in supportive and honest ways.

 

The workshops offer a motivating and supportive writing environment, and are suitable for writers at any level. Whether you're a writer with years of experience, or someone who wants to write creatively but has never tried, these workshops will provide you with the time and inspiration you need to fulfill your desire to write.

 

They are appropriate for those who write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, songs, journal entries, and for those who don't yet know what they want to write. The provided exercises and prompts will generate new ideas for you, and the writing periods will give you that precious writing time you need but can never seem to find.

Some benefits you can expect:

 

• Unique exercises and prompts to get the creative juices flowing
• Quiet blocks of time set aside devoted solely to active writing
• Sincere, positive, and helpful feedback from the group about your work, and an opportunity to provide the same to others
• An encouraging, motivating atmosphere
• Optional opportunities for more formal critiques of finished work
• An easy way to meet other writers in the area

 

No writing sample is necessary. The only requirements are your willingness to write and to be a constructive group member.