“I gained a deeper understanding of the structure of a short story and what makes a good short story. I personally learned that it is, indeed, possible for me to write a short story and I felt empowered following this workshop. This was my 3rd workshop and I felt the most comfortable I’ve ever felt. With all of my previous anxieties (i.e. the fear of having my work read aloud, fear of what others would think of me as a beginning, inexperienced writer) erased, I felt more clear-headed about approaching my writing and I just felt more free, uninhibited, and able to write. As a result, I feel more encouraged than ever to continue writing. The instructor is a master at creating a safe place for new writers to experience various forms of writing and to challenge themselves to write. The workshops inspire writing. I took my first workshop 9 months ago and have almost not missed a day of writing since! (more…)
Nina, November 17, 2013