Lots of New Workshops for Summer and Fall

I've just posted several new workshops I'm offering in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry for July through October. Please check them out! Three of them are taking place at the NEW Storyteller's Bookstore in downtown Wake Forest, which has its local opening this Friday, July 18th, starting at 2pm.


Where Does A Story Come From? A Fiction Workshop
Location: At the NEW Storyteller's Book Store100 E. Roosevelt AveWake Forest, NC 27587
Cost: $30
Time: Sunday July 27th 2–4:30pm
One of the hardest jobs for a writer is coming up with story ideas that are believable and that hold the writer's interest. Sometimes writers come up with great ideas, but then have trouble fleshing them out. In this workshop taught by experienced workshop leader, Alice Osborn (www.aliceosborn.com) , we'll tap the powers of your imagination, observation and memory so that you'll leave the workshop with the beginnings of at least one story and the beginnings of many more possible threads. All writing levels are welcome.
To register, please call Storyteller's Book Store at 919-554-9146

Creative Journaling to Find Your Inner Child
Location: Unity Church of the Triangle, Downtown Raleigh, corner of Person and Hargett Streets,Choir Room
Cost: $20
Time: Tues. Aug. 5th 7-9 pm
Active journaling will help you become more mindful of the world around you and will bring you closer to the Divine and to your Inner Child. Through journaling, you'll build self-awareness and compassion, and feel closer with the child you once were. All writers at all experiences are welcome to join us. Please bring a notebook and your favorite pen.
To register, please email Alice at www.aliceosborn.com

Sharing Your Life Story
Location: At the NEW Storyteller's Book Store100 E. Roosevelt AveWake Forest, NC 27587
Cost: $30
Time: Sunday, Aug. 17th 2-4:30pm
We all have a life story inside of us, but many times we feel that what we've experienced is not relevant or important. In this workshop, you'll learn how you can harness the power of your stories for future generations and that what you've learned over a lifetime is a treasure that must be shared! In class writing exercises and feedback from Alice will help you generate memorable prose and you'll also learn techniques to keep up your writing practice after the class concludes. All levels are welcome.
To register, please call Storyteller's Book Store at 919-554-9146

Writing Poetry from the Inside Out
Location: At the NEW Storyteller's Book Store100 E. Roosevelt AveWake Forest, NC 27587
Time: Tues. Aug. 26th and Tues. Sept. 2nd 7-9 pm
Register by calling 919-554-9146
Cost: $35
Writing poetry can help connect with the Divine as it helps us center ourselves within the world around us. Poetry allows us to heal, reflect and meditate and in this workshop, we will explore several classic and contemporary poets who write about the sacred and nurture the present moment in their language and imagery. We will also find poems within us through Alice's guided writing exercises and by listening to our inner voice. All writing levels are encouraged to attend.
To register, please call Storyteller's Book Store at 919-554-9146

Journaling From the Inside Out
Location: A Place for Women to Gather, North Raleigh8380 Six Forks Road, Suite 201Raleigh, North Carolina 27615Phone: 919-846-3601
Cost: $45
Time: Sat. Sept. 6th 9:30 am-12:30pm
Active journaling will help you become more mindful of the world around you and will bring you closer with the Divine. Through journaling you'll build self-awareness and compassion vital traits for any kind of writer!

All writers at all experiences are welcome to join us. Please bring a notebook and your favorite pen. Light refreshments will be served.

Please register at 846-3601

Write with Confidence — How to Consciously Communicate with Clarity and Conciseness
Location: Cameron Village Library1930 Clark AveRaleigh, NC 27605
Time: Monday, Sept. 8th 6:30-8pm
Cost: FREE This is a not-to-miss seminar for small business owners who spend a great deal of time communicating with the public and with clients. In this 90-minute seminar, you'll learn how to position your tone and topic towards your audience and how to create memorable copy for your website/blog/newsletter. You'll also receive a quick grammar refresher and revision review to ensure that your writing includes focus and precision.

Make A Living As a Writer with Alice Osborn and Sharon McCormick
Location: Bishop's House, Duke Campus, Rm 102 Durham, NC
Cost: $75
Time: Sat. Sept. 20th from 1-4pm
Can writers make a living? Sure they can! In this seminar, Sharon and Alice will walk you through the details of making a career as a writer. (and what to do while you're waiting for that at big writing break!)

Writing Poetry from the Inside Out with Alice Osborn and Jane Andrews
Location: A Place for Women to Gather, North Raleigh8380 Six Forks Rd., Suite 201Raleigh, NC 27615
Time: Wed. Oct. 22/Oct. 27 7-9 pm
Cost: $45 for 2 sessions or $25 for 1 session
Writing poetry can help connect with the Divine as it helps us center ourselves within the world around us. St. Thomas Aquinas said, "All knowledge begins in sensations." Poetry allows us to heal, reflect and meditate and in this workshop, we will explore poems rich in sensory experience that will invite your readers to participate not only with their imagination, but also with their hands, nose, mouth and ear. All writing levels are encouraged to attend.
Register by calling A Place for Women to Gather at 846-3601. All checks made payable to "A Place for Women to Gather."