Freeing the Writer Within, with Patricia Roth Schwartz
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $50 per person
Saturday, January 20 (snow date, January 27)
This workshop is open to all, whether an experienced writer or just starting out. If you did not attend the first offering of this workshop last October, don’t worry: you can jump right in. Through a series of fun but inspiring exercises, participants will explore how to bring imagery, symbolism, storytelling, and more into short pieces of prose and poetry. This time there will be a section on memoir, as well as a group writing exercise. The techniques of guided imagery, visualization, and free writing will be used to bring out the creativity we all possess.
The group will meet from 10 am to 3 pm, with an hour-long lunch break. Bring your own lunch (refrigeration is available), or order from a local restaurant (Tabora) with excellent choices, including vegetarian and vegan options, at reasonable prices. Please bring writing materials. Dress for a short outdoor walk (weather permitting).
Please email cobblestonespringsrc@gmail.com to register.
Presenter: Patricia Roth Schwartz, poet, memoirist, writer of fiction, playwright, and editor is excited to offer this exceptional class at Cobblestone Springs. She has taught college courses, written and published seven books, founded The Literary Guild of the Finger Lakes , and been a member in numerous others. One of her greatest rewards was being a volunteer facilitator for a poetry workshop for inmate writers for 14 years!
For more information on Pat, visit her website
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