“This workshop has set my sails in the right direction. I no longer feel like I am floundering. Grateful that I decided last minute to be part of the workshop.”
Noëmí, March 24, 2019
Writing Nonfiction
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“I learned many new things:
- the elements of a good interview
- the important elements of a story
- how to analyze texts in terms of structure, voice, etc.
- what nonfiction should and shouldn’t include
- how to give positive feedback to promote creativity – how fear and insecurity can block writers
- how the creative process works for me—and how enjoyable it is
Lisa is a very professional teacher—she’s passionate and committed to getting the best out of students. She gets you to work professionally from the beginning; the level is high, as is the ethical standard.”
Carolina, March 24, 2019
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“I learned to more fully enjoy the process of writing nonfiction—and to stop trying to be perfectionistic when writing. (Perfectionism is just the faulty logic of imperfect wisdom.) I would love to further explore my nonfiction-writing skills and discover more of my creativity as a writer.”
Daniel, March 24, 2019
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“I picked up lots of writing techniques—and confidence. I learned that the first draft of a piece doesn’t necessarily say much about its final version. I’ve always felt intimidated by the content of others, because I always believed they jotted it down in just a few minutes. But writing is a lengthy process, and I’m now happy to allow myself to take the time I need.
I loved every minute of the course. Oh, and thank you for all of the reading recommendations! David Sedaris’ humour piece about the Anne Frank House is my new favourite :)”
Silja, March 24, 2019
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“Writing Nonfiction is taught in a very ‘adult’ way. I have never before been to a course in which there are so few prescriptions and the participants were treated as intelligent grown-ups, capable of using guidelines to figure things out for themselves. Also, the course is incredibly practical; I didn’t expect that.”
Katya, March 24, 2019
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“Everyone at Writing Nonfiction had a story that was unique and told in a style that was completely original.
The course was hard work, but only because Lisa has a sneaky way of getting you to think all the time—even when you don’t even realise it! Yet somehow (despite the rigour for a tired unfit brain), the weekend was really fun.”
Emma, March 24, 2019
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“I really enjoyed [the instructor’s] way of teaching. There were lots of tips to absorb and apply to writing nonfiction. The weekend boosted my plans to continue [writing] and I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another workshop.”
Margaret, March 24, 2019
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“I found the weekend to be very impactful, rich with information for writers of all levels, whether they’ve been writing for several years or just beginning their writing journey.
Working on a piece of writing was indeed very exciting. I enjoyed that we got to hear our work read out loud and discussed in an environment that felt safe and supportive.”
Mark, March 25, 2018
