Cindy on May 8th, 2009
The creative space is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself. — Alan Alda
The “Summer at the Center” catalog just rolled off the press, listing a variety of creative classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Of special interest to suburban-Detroit writers will be the Writer’s Retreat series, which includes my weekend workshop in writing and publishing short personal essays on June 20 and 21. This will be a relaxed workshop, with plenty of encouragement and writing time. Weather permitting, I hope we can spend some of the time outdoors.
From songwriting to screenwriting, this new series offers several classes for both new and experienced writers. Concluding the summer series on August 8, the “Writer’s Life” afternoon forum gives new and aspiring writers an opportunity to discuss the realities of freelance writing with a panel of Detroit-area journalists and editors. (I’ll be on hand to moderate the panel.)
Space is limited, so you’ll want to register for your classes soon. The summer catalog is now available at the BBAC, or click here to check out the PDF version. Copies of Writing Home will also be available for students to purchase in the BBAC Gift Shop. For class fees and additional info, contact the BBAC, — CL
–”Imagine” garden stone photo by Cindy La Ferle–
Cindy on March 3rd, 2009
“Planning to write is not writing….Writing is writing.” — E. L. Doctorow
Ready to start writing this spring? Limited space is available in my April workshop, First Person Singular. Whether your goal is to write for pleasure or publication, this three-week personal essay class will help you conquer your fear of self-expression and flex your creative storytelling skills. (Registration deadline: March 25.) If you live in Oakland County, please visit my newly updated “Workshops” section for dates and details on this and upcoming writing workshops. — CL
Cindy on November 17th, 2008
By learning you will teach. By teaching you will learn.” — Latin proverb
Last week I started leading one of my favorite personal essay series, aptly titled “Writing Your Heart Out.” I should admit upfront that I don’t believe anyone can “teach” another person how to write — but I do think we can help each other give birth to the stories inside us.
Though I’ve been hosting variations of this particular workshop for several years, I’m always touched, inspired, and re-energized by the students taking it.
New writing students never fail to surprise me with their fresh enthusiasm and insight. I’m awed by the beauty of what they write — and I know it takes courage to share their work with strangers in a classroom. Many are stuggling to find time to write, and a few would give anything to quit their day jobs in exchange for full-time writing careers. They remind me that having time for personal expression is truly a gift. –CL
– For a schedule of my workshops, please visit the “Workshops” section. –
