Lots of writers (especially in Los Angeles) write screenplays. Often, these screenwriters decide to try their hand at writing a book or a short story. Screenwriters tend to have a good understanding of how to write dialogue (especially if they are also an actor) and of story structure, but there are other areas where they […]
Don’t forget our Meditation and Writing Workshop and the Memoir Writing Workshop both take place tomorrow in West Hollywood. These workshops would be a great way to escape and get creative for a bit. Also, our Weekly Creative Writing Workshop this Sunday still has space available (which is rare these days). Writing with Spirit: A Meditation and Writing Workshop Date: […]
Hi Everyone, A quick reminder that we have two new workshops, the Meditation and Writing Workshop and the Memoir Writing Workshop. Both take place this Saturday and continue every other Saturday. Writing with Spirit: A Meditation and Writing Workshop Date: Saturday, June 9th, 2018 Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm Cost: $45 for your first workshop, save […]
We have a bunch of new workshops. Here’s a quick rundown: Meditation and Writing Workshop We combine meditation techniques drawn from a variety of disciplines with writing. Explore how spirit and writing meet to find new entries into your creative practice. When: Every other Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Instructor: Resa Alboher Personal Essay […]
If I ask you if you’ve committed yourself to your writing project, you could answer ‘yes’ and feel better for a while. But if you don’t make progress on it, that high would fade, and soon you’d feel even worse because you told yourself (and me) that you’ve committed to your project. The place that […]
A quick reminder about workshops starting this week: Art-Journaling Workshop – This Sunday Over the last few years, I started an art journaling practice and after a lot of instruction and online learning, and I’ve built up a volume of art journals. This type of visual journaling helped both my writing and my creative life […]
Get Writing Again Discount Ends Tonight! Don’t forget that the deadline for the Get Writing Again email course discount is tonight at midnight! The 15-Day Writing Challenge has a new name! Get Writing Again! This is a 15-day email course designed specifically for those of you who’ve fallen off the writing wagon or want to begin a […]
Hello you lovely writers, What a year 2017 was, huh? We are already more than half-way done with January 2018 – how can that be?! I wonder – are you a goal setter? If so, I’d love to hear what your goals are for this year. If not, what does work for you? Click over […]
First-Draft Syndrome is a term I use when working with writers who get stuck while writing their first draft. To get them writing again, we need to dig into the reason(s) why they’re not writing. Usually, it comes down to First-Draft Syndrome. Here are signs that you might have First-Draft Syndrome: You’re stuck in a rewrite […]
This holiday season, I’m thankful for writers. I’m thankful for those writers who put themselves out there and wrote articles and stories and unknowingly helped me heal from many things over the last few years. I’m thankful for writers who overcome self-doubt and disillusionment and push forward anyway. You propel me forward. I’m thankful to […]