“I learned a lot about what matters to your writing: context, dialogue, details, setting, conflict, etc. It was highlight after highlight 🙂 and wonderfully inspiring to be surrounded by other writers.”
Inge, May 27, 2018
The Novel
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“I learned to think more about ways to connect with the reader, and I learned to relate what I like to read with what I write. The class brought me closer to finishing a novel in that I actually started 🙂 And when I get started, I might be unstoppable. The class also made me more confident and aware of my potential.
I also liked seeing that I wasn’t the only one with certain kinds of worries. For example, it surprised me that other people were also a bit nervous about hearing their piece read. I realized I wasn’t alone :D”
Vanessa, May 31, 2015
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“What, exactly, did I learn during “The Novel”?
I learned how to admire my own work. I used to hate everything I wrote; now I see it with different eyes. Alongside this, I learned writing techniques that I find very useful. Now I know more about how to analyze other people’s texts, how to be more objective, and how to better understand what makes me feel what I feel when reading.
It was very useful to get a clearer picture of what kind of reader/writer I am.
I felt understood and represented.”Maria, May 31, 2015
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“Had a really enjoyable time on this 2-day workshop. The instructor goes out of her way to ensure everyone feels at ease – great informal and highly supportive atmosphere results in a thoroughly satisfying experience. Many thanks to all involved !”
Andrew, September 2, 2014
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“I learned how to work with loose and disconnected pieces towards a focused idea. I also realised that the part of the reason why I sometimes feel stuck is that I don’t have the perspective clear. It was a very safe and supportive environment that I enjoyed very much. I have learned so much this past year. I am looking forward to continuing learning and developing my writing in whatever form and shape that may be.”
Solveig, September 2, 2014
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“I learned what makes a novel work, how to create setting, a unique voice, and apply specific devices to create compelling characters. Lastly, but Maybe most important, I learned about following my own literary intuition. The workshop gave me more insight into my own reasons for wanting to write. It felt good to be amongst peers and to hear about the struggles we all experience; it made me feel less isolated. I think the instructor a great teacher and particularly liked the way she helped us understand how the novel works. I also enjoyed hearing the different contributions.”
Shelia, September 2, 2014
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“It felt very inspiring to be in a room full of novelists.”
Pam, September 2, 2014
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“It was really great to read all the work and to see real people interested in learning how to do this.”
Jaqui, September 2, 2014