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THE WRITERS STUDIO- ANAMYN TUROWSKI’s Online Level I workshop begins JANUARY 9, 2013 & Other Writing Courses
Helping writers reach their potential for more than 25 years
>> HOLIDAY CHEERS FOR OUR STUDENTS: KATHLEEN HANSEN‘s story, “What You Make of It,” has received an honorable mention in Glimmer Train‘s Family Matters contest. Kathleen is a student in Lucinda Holt’s Level V class, and the story, set in the North Dakota oil fields, came out of an exercise over the summer. ALISON CARB SUSSMAN‘s poem, “Eviction,” has been accepted for publication by Burningword. Alison is in Lisa Bellamy’s Online Advanced Poetry class.
>> “I LIKE TO THINK OF MY APPROACH AS ONE OF COMPASSIONATE INTENSITY. My Level I Fiction Workshop emphasizes persona writing within The Writers Studio method and recognizes that by registering for class, students have already taken the most important step they can toward developing their craft: the expression of commitment. We’re all in it together–teacher and students. My workshop is a safe place to discuss process, technique, resistance and, of course, the voices and personalities we create to tell our stories.” If you’re a writer living in New York City, who would enjoy the benefits of a live workshop, take ELIOTT SATSKY’s NYC Level I workshop, beginning JANUARY 7, or one of our many NYC 10-week workshops beginning in January.
>> “WHILE I’M GIVING STUDENTS INFORMATION ON NARRATOR AND MOOD VERSUS TONE, we talk about being a group. We come together to write, to get each other writing and keep each other writing….Because that’s the bottom line – writing. The more you write the better life is.” ANAMYN TUROWSKI’s Online Level I workshop begins JANUARY 9, and is one of five introductory online workshops we offer, all beginning in January and on different days of the week to accommodate everybody’s schedule.
>> START 2013 “WRITE”: TAKE A FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS IN TUCSON (AZ) ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 (1:30-3:30 p.m.).” Eleanor Kedney, Director of Branch Studios, Janelle Drumwright, and Reneé Bibby, Writers Studio teachers, will offer an introduction to The Writers Studio method. Learn about the elements of craft and receive a writing exercise to begin a story or a poem. A Writers Studio student will present an example of her work in response to the exercise. 3861 North First Avenue. Beginning and advanced writers welcome. Reservation required: Janelle@writerstudio.com or 1-602-330-5192.
> WINTER SCHEDULE OF 10-WEEK WORKSHOPS IN FICTION & POETRY BEGINS JANUARY 8 |
–> WARM WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR!
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THE WRITERS STUDIO- 2013 PUSHCART PRIZE XXXVII, BEST OF THE SMALL PRESS, at LE POISSON ROUGE (NYC)
“Helping writers reach their potential for more than 25 years”
>> SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012 (5 PM): THE WRITERS STUDIO celebrates the release of the 2013 PUSHCART PRIZE XXXVII, BEST OF THE SMALL PRESS, at LE POISSON ROUGE (NYC). The event will feature readings by poets PATRICIA SMITH and TIMOTHY LIU and fiction writers JOSHUA COHEN, JESS ROW, and DEB OLIN UNFERTH. This is the perfect occasion to discover acclaimed and new talents, mingle with peer writers and learn what we are all about. Editor and founder Bill Henderson will introduce. Le Poisson Rouge, Main Space, 158 Bleecker St., NYC. $10 admission at the door, one drink minimum. Looking forward to seeing you there!
>> CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA BELLAMY, whose poem “Men” will appear in Slipstream’s Spring/Summer 2013, issue #33. Lisa teaches Online Level III and Advanced Poetry. OUR WINTER SESSION OFFERS MANY MORE 10-WEEK WORKSHOPS, BEGINNING DECEMBER 10. Get a full preview of our WINTER SCHEDULE. If you’re not sure which class to join, or have questions, give us a call at (212) 255-7075.
>> “LISA BELLAMY IS A TERRIFIC PRESENCE at The Writers Studio. I appreciate the work she did to make my book of poems, Dear Editor, useful and intriguing for the students’ own writing searches. Their ideas and responses contributed to a very interesting and enjoyable craft class. I loved hearing their processes–it looks like that class is a great experience for writers, very fruitful for thinking and community, and they are lucky to have her.” AMY NEWMAN, author of Dear Editor (Persea Books 2011), was a guest teacher this fall.
>> TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4: WINTER CRAFT CLASS BEGINS. In this new session, we will be reading works by Teju Cole and Cynthia Huntington, among others. and welcome two guest teachers, poet Gerald Stern and fiction writer Caitlin Macy. Register now to attend these historic classes, or listen to their podcast afterwards. Current reading list. You can register anytime during the nine-week session and receive all nine classes. Read more Register Now.
>> BE GENEROUS TO YOURSELF AND THE WRITER IN YOUR LIFE. By joining one of our 10-week workshops in Fiction & Poetry, you will learn how to turn autobiographical fragments into successful narrative or poetic pieces. The classes will also help you set up a regular writing schedule. The Writers Studio was founded more than 25 years ago on the belief that when the desire to write is strong enough, anyone can learn the craft necessary for full creative expression.
Learn more about our method.
WINTER SCHEDULE OF 10-WEEK WORKSHOPS IN FICTION & POETRY
* NYC WORKSHOPS IN FICTION AND POETRY begin December 10, 2012
NYC Level I, taught by Brian McDonald, begins December 10
NYC Level I, taught by Whitney Porter, begins January 7
NYC Level I, taught by Elliot Satsky, begins January 7
NYC Level I, taught by Therese Eiben, begins January 8
NYC Level I, taught by Rebecca Gee, begins January 9
* ONLINE WORKSHOPS IN FICTION AND POETRY begin January 7
Online Level I, taught by Michele Herman, begins January 7
Online Level I, taught by Anamyn Turowski, begins January 9
Online Level I, taught by Rachael Nevins, begins January 8
Online Level I, taught by Whitney Porter, begins January 10
Online Level I, taught by Yetsuh Frank, begins January 21
* SAN FRANCISCO WORKSHOPS IN FICTION AND POETRY begin January 8
San Francisco Workshops Financial District, taught by Lorraine Babb, begins January 8
San Francisco Workshops Rockridge, taught by Gail Ford, begins January 9
* TUCSON WORKSHOPS IN FICTION AND POETRY begin January 8
The Tucson Workshops[1], taught by Janelle Drumwright, begins January 8
The Tucson Workshops[1], taught by Renee Bibby, begins January 10
* AMSTERDAM WORKSHOPS IN FICTION AND POETRY begin December 5
The Amsterdam Workshops, taught by Linn Kolbe, begins December 5
* CRAFT CLASS begins December 4
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Arizona Mystery Writers – November Meeting an active-duty FBI Special Agent
Morning Speaker:
Our speaker is an active-duty FBI Special Agent with 20 years experience in major investigations such as apprehension of the Unabomber, the destruction of the Twin Towers, and TWA flight 800. He is currently FBI Liaison to the local prison system, where he works with serial killers, cult leaders, and gang bosses.
Afternoon Writing Workshop:
Practice writing, based on a prompt suggested by the speaker’s topic. For example, if a Judge gave a talk on memorable cases, the afternoon prompt could be “A judge gives you an unusual sentence. You thank her.” Attendees can write solo or in a group, then we share our masterpieces. Afternoon also includes handouts with info like writing contests, tutorials, and informative web sites.
This month our El Parador menu choices are Beef Fajita Salad or Chicken Carnellos (stuffed tortillas), both served with extras like Pico de Gallo and guacamole, or a Spinach Quesadilla with fresh fruit. Remember to pick up a chip with your menu choice from the table outside the meeting room.
Please RSVP as soon as you can at the contact information below, and definitely before the deadline of noon on Wednesday, November 7th. A special note – I will always acknowledge your RSVP via e-mail or phone, if only to leave a message. If you do not hear from me, I didn’t get your RSVP! Keep trying!
See you there!
Gail Gibbs, Membership Chair
Arizona Mystery Writers Meeting – Saturday, November 10, 2012.
El Parador Restaurant, 2744 East Broadway Blvd, 10am – 2pm. Tucson
$15 for members who RSVP, $20 for walk-in members and non-members, includes lunch.
$10 for either the morning or afternoon session, without lunch.
Please RSVP at membershipamw@gmail.com or call 575-313-2837 by Wed., November 7, 2012
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