Hi, Friendly Writers!
Just wanted to take a minute to tell you about these workshops that are being offered in Los Angeles. I’ve signed up for one already.
I know a lot of you are not in the L.A. area. Hedgebrook also offers master classes at the retreat itself on Whidbey Island, near Seattle, WA. And, better yet, their main focus is to offer women writers the time and space to focus on their writing through 2-6 week residencies.
I spent three weeks in Oak Cottage in 2001, and believe me it is a writer’s paradise. You are provided with 3 meals a day and a fabulous little cabin all to yourself. Residencies are open to women from all over the world, so I encourage you to take a look, start dreaming, and then fill out an application.
All these years later, thinking about waking in my cottage, lighting a fire in the stove, writing and communing with nature and other residents opens up a little packet of joy inside me.
Check it out for yourself on Hedgebrook’s site.
HEDGEBROOK L.A. CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Saturday, March 6, 2010 and Saturday, March 13, 2010
At Mount St. Mary’s College, Chalon Campus – Los Angeles, CA
Spring is almost here—why not make it a rebirth for your creative self? Hedgebrook L.A. is excited to announce two days of creative, inspiring workshops lead by industry experts and celebrated, award-winning alumnae. Meet fellow filmmakers, novelists, poets and nonfiction writers. Limber up your writing muscles and get your creative and financial houses in order. Come for a single class, or the entire day. Let Hedgebrook help make 2010 a stellar year for you! All proceeds are tax deductible and go to benefit Hedgebrook L.A.
SUGGESTED DONATION: $40 per class (general public)/ $30 (Hedgebrook Alumnae)
Any 4 classes for $120 (general public)/ $100 (Hedgebrook Alumnae)
Saturday March 6, 2010
The Writer’s Dance Class (S. Pearl Sharp), From Manuscript to Screenplay, Adapting Your Work for the Silver Screen (Romell Roster-Owens), Financial Planning for Independent Creatives (Liz Schiller), Writing Powerful Film Scenes: The Conflict in Creating Conflict (Crickett Rumley)
Saturday March 13, 2010
E-Marketing for Documentary & Independent Filmmakers (Judith Dancoff), Financial Planning for Independent Creatives (Liz Schiller), How to Keep Your Novel from Becoming a Never-ending Story (Sherri L. Smith), Balancing Act: Empowering Your Work and Your Self (Vickie Saxon)
CLICK HERE to download the complete brochure with class descriptions and more!
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SUGGESTED DONATION: $40 per class (general public)/ $30 (Hedgebrook Alumnae)
Any 4 classes for $120 (general public)/ $100 (Hedgebrook Alumnae)
To make payment and reserve your seat online, CLICK HERE. Please reference HEDGEBROOK LA and the workshop title(s) in the “comments” section of the donation form. If you are reserving FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR INDEPENDENT CREATIVES, please indicate in the comments your preference for a Vegetarian or Regular lunch.
Print your receipt & bring to the workshop for admission. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email within one week with driving directions and parking instructions.
This series is presented by Hedgebrook’s Alumnae Leadership Council to support the professional development of creative writers.
Of course, I’m all messed up because it’s the last day of our Hedgebrook residency and I’m crying. There’s Ruth Kozak sharing the back row with me!
p.s. If any of you know of events/workshops/retreats in your area that you think are worth checking out, let me know! 1writerfriendly@gmail.com
