Writers Retreat
You can’t develop as a writer if you keep writing the same things day after day. You need to explore other forms of writing, other styles, other genres. You need to stop and reflect on your writing and where you are as a writer. You need to have some funwith writing. You need a Writers Retreat.
With the exception of a short, entertaining presentation on Day 1, there are no lectures in a Writers Retreat. There are no grammar lessons. The retreat is based on principles of experiential learning and is designed to engage your full participation in compelling, amusing, interesting, enjoyable and memorable activities.
Below are brief descriptions of some of the activities you will experience.
Seven Myths About Writing
A short presentation on what makes writing difficult and what you can do to overcome some common obstacles.
Sense Associations
Expanding awareness of what we can do with words.
Definition Poems
Exploring new ways of using words to convey meaning.
Haiku
Classic Japanese poetry in one easy step.
Detective Stories
How Hollywood scriptwriters make millions.
Café Portraits
Using words to create visual impressions.
Reflections
Exploring your strengths and aspirations as a writer.
Plus, Minus, Interesting
Borrowing a few “tricks” from Edward de Bono to smooth the flow of writing.
