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"Every writer stands in the doorway of their prison. Half in, half out. The very act of storytelling is a return to the prison of what torments us."
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It catapults your creative process.
I love how a poem opened the door to a world of possibility for writer Sherman Alexie.
"[A]s soon as I saw that poem, I knew I could write about myself—my
emotional state, the narrative of my emotional life. When I wrote
before, I was always wearing a mask—I always adopted a pose. I was
always putting on a white guy mask. And all of a sudden, I could
actually use my real face."
So what if you stopped wishing you had a different face? What if you dropped the idea that your life is wrong? What if you quit thinking your past is too dark or dull to inform your creativity and your stories?
If you want to tell your story, you have to spend time reflecting. You have to let it slowly return to you. You may need to do some exploring. Here's a tool . . . .
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| Stories in the Body
Saturday, May 3
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TaborSpace
$50
to the first time you rode your bike without training
wheels . . .
to your first kiss . . .
all the stories you have lived and imagined
remain beneath your skin.
You might also be aware of stories and characters that seem trapped within you. Our bodies hold so much.
I'm teaming up with Jenna Abernathy, Eating Psychology Coach and yoga instructor to bring you
this beautiful collaboration.
You’ll tap into your inner creator as you physically, emotionally, and creatively integrate the stories of your life.
Our unique combination of yoga postures, breathing, writing, and
“wildwriting” will shake loose those moments that want to inform your
life and creative process, speaking to the person you are today.
For all levels of ability, even if this is your very first yoga experience. Register.
Wildfire Master Class - Evening
New session starts May 7
This private critique class for writers is expanding - with room for one or two to more. This is for those needing in-depth feedback on novels, memoirs, short stories and other work, as well as accountability every time we meet. You'll find an incredibly supportive group that ascribes to the Wildfire Writing method of seeking more rather than tearing down.
Want to talk about your writing or creating?
(360) 213-6989 christi@christikrug.com
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| Open Mic Night!
at Wildfire Wednesday: April 30
Cascade Park Community Library, 6-8 pm
Featuring . . . you!
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Next Wildfire Writing I class at Clark College starts Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
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