May 2021 Writing Workshops [] San Miguel Literary Sala

San Miguel Literary Sala Presents
MAY WRITING WORKSHOPS

Amy Gottlieb

Narrative Voice: Where Prose Comes Alive

Laurie Gough

World Travel and Travel Writing

Kat Falls

Writing for Teens

Judyth Hill

Shamanic Origins of Poetry

May 17-May 20

3:00-4:30 & 5:00-7:30 PM CDT

One Workshop: $80.00

One Month Package:  $140.00

(Various Packages Available)

For your ticket, go to

sanmiguelliterarysala.org

San Miguel Literary Sala Presents May Writing Workshops

By Dena M. Cruz and Joy Sablatura

Whether you are an experienced writer or a beginner, grab your notepad and pen, fire up your laptop or computer, and join us in these online fun and informative workshops in May:

1. Narrative Voice: Where Prose Comes Alive 

Taught by Amy Gottlieb on May 17 and 19, 3-4:30pm CDT

In this workshop, we’ll explore how voice compels readers with a sense of authenticity, energy, music, character, and confidence. We will look at excerpts that demonstrate how to craft memorable voices that will energize your prose and make your work come alive. You’ll uncover authenticity and vitality in your work.

2. World Travels and Travel Writing:  Turning One Passion into Another

Taught by Laurie Gough on May 17 and 19, 5:30-7pm CDT

As long as wanderlust exists, the travel essay will never stop appealing to readers who want more than mere information. You will learn how to be an effective travel writer. We’ll discuss ‘finding’ the story; ways to begin; the importance of the quest and we’ll do fun and inspiring writing exercises, sharing our travel experiences through the written word.

3. Writing for Teens (even if you aren’t one)

Taught by Kat Falls on May 18 and 20, 3-4:30pm CDT

This craft-focused workshop is designed for those who want to learn how to write a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel. This seminar will include writing exercises and is open to experienced writers and enthusiastic beginners. Kat will touch on current and upcoming market trends and how to catch an agent’s eye.

4. Shamanic Origins of Poetry:  The Deep Magic of Saying

Taught by Judyth Hill on May 18 and 20, 5:30-7pm CDT

Exploring Poetry’s origins, we discover the deep Magic of Saying, a capacity for rare, wild insights, and attentive, musical language. When we write, aware of these roots, our writing ratchets up! We’ll learn ancient techniques of making poems that connect us to the profound, cross-cultural, trans-time and space, Holy Mysteries. Expect some of the most powerful, transformative writing you will ever do.

Tickets: $80. Various packages available. To buy your ticket, go to sanmiguelliterarysala.org.

Exciting Speakers Coming Up.  Don’t miss out on our Distinguished Speaker Series.  Matthew McConaughey, actor and author of Greenlights, will be in conversation with Jamie Brickhouse on May 14 at 6pm CDT.  Hallie Ephron, author of Never Tell a Lie, will be in conversation with literary agent April Eberhardt on June 20 at 6pm CDT. Sliding scale, pay what you want from $5-$50. sanmiguelliterarysala.org