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About Our Quick Start Writing Workshops

 

Our workshops follow the guiding principles established by Pat Schneider, who, in her powerful book entitled Writing Alone and With Others says "In the best of all possible writing worlds, we have a community of supportive friends who evoke and respond to our writing in ways that strengthen our writing and strengthen us. For every writer, however, writing practice (a free write, first draft, diary, journal, or circle of writers) must become a safe place to write the soul's secrets and begin to heal the heart's wounds. Only then can it also become the womb where powerful writing is conceived."

These are the principles upon which all our Quick Start Writing Workshops are founded.

Come along on a journey of self-exploration that's fun and inspiring. Write in response to thought-provoking prompts. Your thoughts may evolve into poems, memoirs, essays, short stories, novels - or remain treasured just as they are. Your writing will not be judged or critiqued. Your words and your wishes will always be honored here. What's written or discussed in your workshop will remain in your workshop.

Class Format

In the busy lives we live today our Quick Start Writing Workshops often provide the only format in which we can stop long enough to indulge in a few moments of silence, allowing us to discover the power and importance of our own thoughts and words.

Class Structure

You may share your writing with others by reading it aloud - or not. You're the boss. Share the powerful energy of writers writing together in this safe, fun, creative, and supportive environment. Bring pen, paper and a friend. Or bring only yourself and indulge in some special time away from home, work, or school.

Instructor

Award-winning Writing Coach, Pat Tyler, M.A. has been published in newspapers, magazines and anthologies across the country. She is currently marketing her first novel, The Impossible Promise, while writing her second one, Forgive Us Our Trespasses. However, in her Quick Start Writing Workshops, Pat will not be teacher. Instead she will be colleague, confidante, cheerleader, fellow writer and friend. It is her strong belief that Quick Starters will be teaching her a thing or two!

Time, Place and Price

  2008  QUICK  START  WRITING  WORKSHOPS

AT ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

 5401 Snyder Lane - Corner of Rohnert Park Expressway & Snyder Lane

THURSDAY  MORNINGS  9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - $10 per class

May 1-8-15-22-29 (5 Wks) - $50

June 5-12-19-26 (4 Wks) - $40

July and August is Summer Vacation - Classes resume in September

Sept 4-11-18-25 (4 Wks) - $40

Oct 2-9-16-23-30 (5 Wks) - $50

Nov 6-13-20 (3 Wks) - $30

Dec 4-11-18 (3 Wks) - $30

Register with Wendy (707) 588-3456

Your registration indicates your committment to yourself as a writer and to your writing practice and process

Questions? Call Pat's cell (707) 696-9640 or home (707) 664-9069

Student Testimonials:

"Looking for motivation? Support? Come write with us in one of Pat's classes." Brenda Bellinger

"Wonderful format with a cheerleading coach - just what I needed to begin writing." Millie Tripp

"I truly enjoy our class. The prompts are very useful for me. I appreciate the positive feedback from Pat and the others. I also appreciate the handouts and the guidance. I very much like Pat's teaching style." Dorris Lee

"Pat's workshop is very helpful in stimulating my imagination. I didn't know there were that many things within me to write about." Sachiko Ogawara

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ONE-ON-ONE  DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

Pat works as a partner in preparing your manuscript for the marketplace. (Private sessions. Call for appointment)

Fees vary for each project. Estimates given before project begins.

 Call (707) 696-9640 (cell) or 664-9069 (home) - Fees vary for each project.

Student Testimonial

"Manuscript ready? Pat provides honest and thorough editing at a very reasonable price." Brenda Bellinger

 

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JAIL CLASSES

Unless visitors are able to provide a service to inmates that Pat is unable to provide, they are not currently able to attend her

Wednesday Night Classes for the incarcerated men and women of the Sonoma County Jail (MADF) in downtown Santa Rosa.

However, jail days/dates/guidelines are subject to change wihout notice, so please check back for latest updates.

Meanwhile, if you have any books to contribute to the jail library - please call Pat at either number listed above.

We need your help! Thank you!

Updated 5-15-08


 

 

 

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