Writing for public consumption is a new gig for me. It's an exciting adventure now, but in the beginning it was nothing short of intimidating. I tend to write about personal experiences, so the intimidation level was higher than say, writing about a tree. I've enjoyed writing since grade school. My first composition was about … Continue reading Reframing
A few years back Lisa asked me contribute to this blog. I had no clue as to what I would write about but I figured why the heck not? I thought it would be a good way to give back to the community, while at the same time wondering if anyone would actually read what … Continue reading Creating can be messy but it’s worth it.
Rebecca Wood Barrett is one of the founding members of Whistler's Vicious Circle, and has given dozens of workshops on the craft of writing. On Wednesday, she'll lead a discussion at the Pemberton Library on writing groups and how to make the most of them and incubate a writing community or support network. … Continue reading Free The Writer Within, with a free writing workshop, Jan 29
Next week, the Pemberton Library hosts a creative writing workshop and discussion led by Whistler writer and writing coach, Rebecca Wood Barrett. Natalie Goldberg was my first "writer coach." I picked up her Writing Down the Bones and a Giant Padlocked Gate suddenly swung open. Goldberg believes any can write. And should. If you have the … Continue reading Wellness Tip: Try Writing
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