We are all artists!
My writing classes are modeled on the Amherst Writing Method, which uses timed writing prompts. For more information, visit https://amherstwriters.org/philosophy/
Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or just want to play with words these classes offer inspiration for your creative life.
Classes include:
- a nurturing environment for individual voices with a maximum of 6 students per class.
- new prompt-driven writing exercises in every class
- positive feedback based on each writer's strengths
Prompts can be almost anything--a quote, poem, visual image, object or piece of music. Engaging with a variety of prompts helps the writer discover new sources for inspiration.
Timed writing prompts usually last 10 to 30 minutes. When writing stops, you are invited (but never required) to share your work with the group.
Group members may offer each other positive responses to shared writing. This can take a bit of practice. Positive responses can include:
- Point: "point to" a word or phrase that jumped out at you.
- Tell: Tell the author how you felt. Begin with the phrase, "I felt..."
- Show: Describe the piece using a metaphor or simile. (example: "This piece sounded like a marching band on the 4th of July.")
