Our workshops follow the guiding principles established by Pat Schneider's Amherst Writers and Artists. In Pat's powerful book entitled Writing Alone and With Others she 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." Although Quick Start is a writing workshop and not a therapy group, our writing is often healing.
Pat Schneider's AWA principles 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 guided, 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 workshop remains in workshop.
Class Format
In our busy lives 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.
Facilitator
Award-winning Writing Coach, Pat Tyler, M.A., has been published in newspapers, magazines and anthologies across the country. Trained by Pat Schneider, founder of Amherst Writers and Artists and author of Writing Alone and with Others, Pat brings Schneider's methods to all Quick Start Workshops. She is a member of California Writer's Club, Redwood Branch, and served as Editor for their 2008 Anthology, Vintage Voices. 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
2009 QUICK START CALENDAR
ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
5401 Snyder Lane - Corner of Rohnert Park Expressway & Snyder Lane
THURSDAY MORNINGS 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - $12 per class - RP residents, only.
(Non-RP Residents and Drop-ins = $14 per class)
Month-long Sessions:
MAR 5th thru 26th
APR 2nd thru 30th
May 7th thru 28th
June 4th thru 25th
Vacation: July and August, Classes resume in September
Register with Wendy (707) 588-3456
Your registration indicates your commitment to yourself as a writer -
your commitment to the practice of writing - and your commitment to the development of your craft
Questions? Call Pat (707) 696 - 9640
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"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, a member of California Writers Club and one of three editors for the Redwood Writers 2008 Anthology, VINTAGE VOICES, works as your editing partner in preparing your manuscript for the marketplace.
Fees vary for each project, therefore each client receives an estimate before any project begins.
To make your appointment call Pat at (707) 696-9640
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
"Manuscript ready? Pat provides honest and thorough editing at a very reasonable price." Brenda Bellinger
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INFORMATION RE: JAIL CLASSES and BOOK DRIVE:
Visits to Wednesday Night Classes at the Sonoma County Jail (MADF) are no longer permitted.
However, jail guidelines are subject to change wihout notice, so please check back for updates.
Meanwhile, Pat continues to collect books for the Jail Library.
Have books to donate? Call Pat at 707-696-9640 or send an email pat.tyler@att.net
Updated: April 1st, 2009
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