When: 10-11 September 2010
Where: Tides/Renewal Centre, Hollyhock Room, Vancouver
Re-imagine your life through writing stories. All fiction, even the most speculative, is rooted in an author's life and experience. Practice the power of "what if...?" and learn how to use our human habit of wishful thinking to create compelling fictional worlds. Much of this workshop will be devoted to timed writing exercises using prompts designed to expand your sense of fiction's potential, and help you to clarify themes and to develop strong, self-reliant characters and plots. You will also spend time sharing your work, offering and receiving careful feedback, and discussing issues of privacy and respect for others, which concern all fiction writers, but especially those writing autobiographically-based fiction. If you've ever wanted to write short stories or a novel, but felt too constrained by the fetters of reality, this workshop will help you expand your writing potential and take the leap of faith into fictional worlds.
Ruth Ozeki is a novelist who loves to write and teach. She practices Zen Buddhism and studies with Zoketsu Norman Fischer. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed novels, "My Year of Meats" and "All Over Creation." www.ruthozeki.com
Tuition: $165 CDN
Dates & Times: Friday, September 10th: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm & Saturday, September 11th: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Venue: Tides/Renewal Centre, Hollyhock Room. Location: #304 - 163 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Note: Registration is required for this program. Register for one or more additional Vancouver / Victoria programs during the season and receive a 10% tuition discount on the additional program(s). Cancellations/Transfers: If you cancel your Vancouver program reservation one week or more prior to start date, a credit will be available to use on another Vancouver program, Hollyhock program or holiday this year or next year, minus a $50 processing fee. If you cancel your Vancouver program reservation less than one week prior to start date, the full balance will be forfeit. Credits are transferable to another person with your consent in writing.
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