First Draft Generator: A Creative Writing Experience

Workshop Description 

Join us in the safe and supportive presence of writing companions who gather to write, listen, and support each other. This workshop, one of our originals, allows for the discovery of voice and creation of first draft work. It is a cross-genre, generative workshop offering guided prompts and positive feedback, not critique. Writers of all skill levels will learn more about their own writing practice. A fun and structured small group workshop, each session is run by an experienced AWA affiliate who adheres to the practices of Amherst Writers and Artists.

Workshop Details

Spring 2024
Six sessions with Kathleen Olesky on Zoom
Monday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (ET)
Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24
$264.00

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Workshop Facilitator

Kathleen Olesky, MA, MFA is a certified Amherst Writers and Artists affiliate. She has been leading AWA workshops since 2004 when she was trained by Pat Schneider, founder of AWA and author of Writing Alone and With Others (Oxford University Press, 2003).  A former chair of the AWA board of directors, Kathleen has been co-leading trainings for workshop leaders for the past ten years. She currently leads workshops for adults and has experience leading workshops in Spanish as well. Her poetry has appeared in Peregrine and her nonfiction in The Buddhas Apprentices (Shambala Press) and in a national publication, Living Buddhism(SGI-USA press).

Comments

"I recently joined an AWA writing group and have been amazed how the method helped me to feel safe from the very first prompt, even as a new member to a group who have been meeting together for many years.  I love how the method allows me to go where I feel called to go, without censoring myself.  I have never, ever, felt judged or criticized - only responded to with sensitivity, depth and compassion.” Patrice F.

"I recently joined an AWA writing group and have been amazed how the method helped me to feel safe from the very first prompt, even as a new member to a group who have been meeting together for many years.  I love how the method allows me to go where I feel called to go, without censoring myself.  I have never, ever, felt judged or criticized - only responded to with sensitivity, depth and compassion.” Suzanne H.

“The AWA Method has helped me immensely as a writer. In my AWA workshop, the other participants, the workshop leader, and I point out to each other what works well in each piece of writing. This feedback is encouraging in so many ways!” Liane

“My trust and writing have thrived under Kathleen’s guidance.” Susan M.

Questions: editors@riverheronreview.com

Discount: RHR Discount does not apply to this workshop.

Refunds: Up to one week prior to the workshop start date, full refund minus $15 processing fee. After that time, there are no refunds.

Workshop sessions are not recorded, nor are there make up sessions.