Writing and creativity workshops
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something important to express.” ~Brenda Ueland
About my workshops
I’ve coached writing workshops nearly as long as I’ve been a professional writer. Memoir and personal essays are my specialty — and I love watching new writers discover the joy of sharing their own life stories. I also lead a variety of themed workshops focusing on different ways to keep a personal journal for health and creativity.
My writing workshops can be tailored to a group of any size, though “smaller is better” when it comes to personal attention in my classes.
My coaching and speaking resume includes programs and lectures for William Beaumont Hospital, Wayne State University, Oakland University, Dow Art Museum (Midland), Meininger Senior Community Center, the Salter Community Center Royal Oak, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Detroit Working Writers, Royal Oak Continuing Education, Blair Memorial Library (Clawson), Hunter Senior Community Center (Clawson), and several of the Rochester Writers’ Annual Conferences. As the first Writer-in-Residence for the Royal Oak Public Library, I’ve developed many creative writing programs and events for new writers and journalists.
I am a member of Detroit Working Writers, National Society of Newspaper Columnists, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
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10 Comments
Candice Belanger
Are you currently offering any writing workshops? If yes, I am interested in attending. One of my loves is writing, and it is something I have not done in a while – since graduating (as an English major). I am looking for a writing class or workshop to help me begin writing again. Please contact me at [email protected]
Thank you,
Candice
Cindy
Thanks so much for your interest, Synita and Candice. I will post news of workshops on my blog as soon as I schedule them. Meanwhile, visit Detroit Working Writers for information on local writing classes and conferences coming up this fall.
Julie traxler
I’m interested in your workshops.
Cindy La Ferle
My workshops are local — check the schedules at the Royal Oak and Clawson public libraries. Thanks!
Synita Turner
I too am looking for some sort of writing class or workshop to attend. I want to get back in the habit of writing and possibly pursue it as a career. If there is anyone who can point me in the direction of workshops/classes I would gladly appreciate it.
Synita Turner
Thanks for the information. I understand how busy life can get. Hope all goes well with your mom. I look forward to attending some of your workshops soon 🙂
Theresa nielsen
Hi, I just wanted to say what a great workshop that was, they come and go so soon. I’ve been cleaning out my books and magazines. I would like to donate them, if you’re interested I can hang on to them until the next workshop and bring them to you for anyone who wants them. I like to recycle the magazines, most likely the library wouldn’t take them, they are older but a writer would love them. Let me know when you have time and Thanks again. Theresa
Joan
Do you have any workshops coming up. Thanks, Joan
Cindy La Ferle
Hi Joan —
Thanks for asking. I am scheduled for a November 2013 workshop at the Troy Community Center through Detroit Working Writers. http://www.detworkingwriters.org
Pat Smith
Cindy, I really enjoyed the List Your Way to Self-Discovery Workshop.
Could you send me the author of the beautiful soft bound Book of Lists that you said was still available at Booksamillion?
Thanks, Pat