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"Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words." --Ursula Le Guin |
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How can you deepen your practice of art this fall?
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In Ursula Le Guin's acceptance of her National Book Award last week, she said, "We need writers who know the difference between the production of a market commodity and the practice of art."
Writing to make money has its place in work and society. But to practice art goes far beyond that, and may not include payment. To tell your story, to express what you see, to show the beauty of your truth and perspective - these things can change the world.
Join me in celebrating the passion for creating art this fall.
"Last Saturday" Poetry at Mon Ami
I'm delighted to be the featured poet this Saturday evening at Mon Ami Cafe. It's an open mic, so come and read your short stories, snippets, rants, and reflections in a cozy, creative space.
Saturday, November 29
7-9 pm
Mon Ami Cafe
1906 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
We aren't meeting for Wildfire Wednesday this month because of Thanksgiving happenings. So I hope to get that "community of writers" fix with you this weekend!
Writer's Flash Mob/ NaNoWriMo
Sunday, November 30
1-4 pm
Vancouver Community Library - note - not Cascade Park
901 C Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
It's the last day of National Novel Writing Month, and we're going out with a bang! Let's write together. Grab a cup of coffee downstairs, meet me on the fifth floor of the library, and we'll see how much we can capture on the page.
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Catch the sparks in 2015:
- Thursday, January 29, 6:30 pm: Wildfire Writing at Clark College, Columbia Tech Center, Vancouver. This is your next chance to hop on board the Wildfire train. Remember it's new every single time - a practice that enriches your life and brings the rewards of helping you be you.
- Wednesday, January 7, 6 pm: Wildfire Master Class in Cascade Park. The new year promises more stimulating writing from this hardworking, talented bunch. The unique mix of short fiction, novels, and memoir is fascinating and fun. Pretty damn good stuff. Meets roughly every 2 weeks. We may have a seat open - drop me a line. You may be a good candidate!
- Thursday, January 8, 9:30 am: Wildfire Master Class in Cascade Park. A delightful group. You know who you are and know I adore you! Class currently full.
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Also . . .
Keep me in mind as a coach. We focus on your needs in a unique process that helps you develop your voice as well as your project. I work with clients in offices, studios, over coffee, via Skype, and by phone.
Clients include first-time authors, beginning writers, small businesses, rusty writers, stuck writers, humorists, teachers, speakers, entrepreneurs, engineers, salespeople, health care professionals, accountants, full-time moms, students, psychotherapists, and an oceanographer! Projects include manuals, memoirs, blogs, novels, poetry collections, inspirational articles, and more.
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Sold out of books - again! Thank you for the wonderful support.
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