GUIDED WRITERSGROUP

Deepening Craft

COURSE OVERVIEW

Winter 2010

Dates:  February 5 – April 9, 2010

Time:  Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon

Place:  Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier

Facilitator: Maggie Thompson, MFA

Fee:  $150 for 10 weeks, payable at first class or by alternate arrangement with Maggie

         Sliding scale available, based on need, for parishioners of Christ Church

Class Size: Maximum 10

A ten-week facilitated writers’ group, where focus and discussion is on participants’ writing, including memoir and fiction.  Writing and revision of your work will be the essence, along with offering thoughtful feedback to others.  Craft issues will be discussed in the context of your writing.  For reference, we will refer to Fearless Confessions, A Writer’s Guide to Memoir, by Sue William Silverman, and other craft books, as desired.  It is not mandatory to purchase the book (paperback, approx. $19), but if you are writing memoir, it will be very helpful.  The first 1-2 weeks will include writing exercises and class discussion.  Participants are encouraged to work on longer pieces at home, so the following weeks can be devoted to sharing your work, from first drafts through revisions.  The class will be tailored to the individual aspirations and writings of class participants.

To sign up, or for further information/questions:

Maggie Thompson, 454-4635