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General News · 7th November 2023
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Introductory Fiction & Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Author/Historian Jeanette Taylor
You have a story to tell, a passion for writing, and curiosity about the creative process. Get your project launched in a workshop with writer/historian Jeanette Taylor, Saturdays, January 13, 20 and 27 at Cortes Island’s Manson’s Hall. This introductory workshop applies to fiction and nonfiction, including memoir and family history.
Taylor uses a combination of instruction, assigned readings, writing exercises and interactive discussion, including small break-out groups to share draft writing. Bring a notebook and (if applicable) your laptop for in-class writing.
Workshop topics include planning options to flesh out and structure a story idea; ways to hone memories and research to engage readers; inject life into characters and events portrayed; and test the revisions process. In-class and homework assignments are designed to help advance your project.
An email address is required, to receive readings and share writing.
Saturdays, January 13, 20 & 27
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
3 weeks intensive – homework in between
$180 – Scholarships available
Limited space available
About the Instructor:
Jeanette Taylor has five nonfiction books in print, including Tidal Passages, a History of the Discovery Islands. She’s currently working on a biography and historical fiction. Jeanette has been teaching writing workshops for over a decade. She also serves as a one-on-one coach and provides manuscript reviews. She delights in seeing participants gain confidence and enthusiasm for their writing projects.
Interested?
Fill in the registration form or
email Ester at newhorizonscortesgmail.com if you have any questions.
With help from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we can provide free fitness classes and free/subsidized activities and workshops for seniors. This workshop is open to anyone 18+. If you have an idea for a workshop, creative sessions or activities that would benefit seniors, please reach out: newhorizonscortesgmail.com
You have a story to tell, a passion for writing, and curiosity about the creative process. Get your project launched in a workshop with writer/historian Jeanette Taylor, Saturdays, January 13, 20 and 27 at Cortes Island’s Manson’s Hall. This introductory workshop applies to fiction and nonfiction, including memoir and family history.
Taylor uses a combination of instruction, assigned readings, writing exercises and interactive discussion, including small break-out groups to share draft writing. Bring a notebook and (if applicable) your laptop for in-class writing.
Workshop topics include planning options to flesh out and structure a story idea; ways to hone memories and research to engage readers; inject life into characters and events portrayed; and test the revisions process. In-class and homework assignments are designed to help advance your project.
An email address is required, to receive readings and share writing.
Saturdays, January 13, 20 & 27
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
3 weeks intensive – homework in between
$180 – Scholarships available
Limited space available
About the Instructor:
Jeanette Taylor has five nonfiction books in print, including Tidal Passages, a History of the Discovery Islands. She’s currently working on a biography and historical fiction. Jeanette has been teaching writing workshops for over a decade. She also serves as a one-on-one coach and provides manuscript reviews. She delights in seeing participants gain confidence and enthusiasm for their writing projects.
Interested?
Fill in the registration form or
email Ester at newhorizonscortesgmail.com if you have any questions.
With help from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we can provide free fitness classes and free/subsidized activities and workshops for seniors. This workshop is open to anyone 18+. If you have an idea for a workshop, creative sessions or activities that would benefit seniors, please reach out: newhorizonscortesgmail.com
