Amherst Writers & Artist WritersGatherings in Seattle, WA
Summer 2012 Monday Evenings 6:45-9:15 June 4, 11, 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Typical WritersGathering
We welcome each other.
Up to eight writers arrive on time. If you are running late, you are still welcome, just enter quietly. Writers bring the tools they use to write. Paper and pens are available to those who forget.
Light refreshments and beverages are provided, including water, coffee, and tea (sorry, no alcohol or drugs are provided or needed to write well). A suggested prompt is offered by facilitator which writers might want to use (or not) as a way to enter into writing.
We write.
Writers are invited to read, some or all of what they have written. (Don’t worry, you can pass). Responses are offered following the guidelines of AWA: What do you remember? What do you like? What is strong?
No questions or suggestions are allowed. The writer just listens.
A few more prompts are given and the above is repeated, except writers write something new. We end by reading aloud a poem or some other writing (hopefully inspiring or what we need).
We say good-bye and reenter the world rejuvenated, having done something we love. We keep the words that others have written and shared with us confidential, carrying them in our hearts.
We come back next time, keeping our commitment to write and to others who write. We hope that these gifts we share will keep revealing their mysterious gifts to us and the world.
In a ten week period, each writer has the option to submit up to 12 pages of written work for more in depth responses from facilitator and group (optional) and may schedule a conference with Julie to discuss these pages or any other writing needs.
You are welcome to attend once at no cost to learn more about WritersGathering.
Other Writing Opportunities
- Retreats: half, full day and up to five day are designed to meet the needs of specific groups. Julie will travel.
- Three and four hour WritersGatherings
- Written feedback and face-to-face conferences with writers about their written work.
- Other, not yet discovered
Contact writersgathering@gmail.com for current schedule, to learn more about WritersGathering or for information about how writing can bring life to your organization’s retreat.
