Have you been struggling with your memoir? Have you been wanting to
take a fiction WRITING CLASS FOR A WHILE? Do you have a story buried
within you? As Elizabeth Gilbert puts it, "The central question upon
which all CREATIVE LIVING HINGES: Do you have the courage to bring
forth the treasures that are hidden within you?” This virtual
creative writing workshop led by Sarah Sheppard will incorporate
writing prompts, writing strategies and writing exercises to help you
unleash your creative thoughts, find the Muse and combat the dreaded
writer’s block. Come prepared to explore your imagination and your
memories from a new perspective.
We will focus on everything from point of view and voice to dialogue
and description. No matter if you’re a beginner or a novice, you can
benefit greatly from a writing workshop. Writers of all genres
welcome.
_Tickets are nonrefundable. Attendees will be sent a Zoom link the
morning of the workshop._
ABOUT SARAH SHEPPARD
A graduate of Lesley University’s MFA program, Sarah Sheppard is a
copywriter, writer, editor and communications professional. She
started her career working for the country’s largest independent
book publisher and now works for a feminist communications firm and a
marketing agency. She also supports individuals and companies with
memoir writing, fiction writing, blog writing, SEO writing and the
book publishing process.
Sarah has taught writing in the Midwest, on the East Coast, in Canada
and online, and has completed residencies at Gullkistan Center for
Creativity and the Good Hart Artist Residency. She has published
fiction and non-fiction in outlets such as VeryWell, The Temper,
Rewire.org, NarrativeNortheast, The Juggler and more. She loves
writing about mental health, women’s issues and relationships, and
is working on her first novel which focuses on domestic abuse and the
power of sisterhood. In her free time, Sarah advocates for human
trafficking awareness and can be found at various coffee shops around
Metro Detroit.
ABOUT THE DETROIT WRITING ROOM
THE DETROIT WRITING ROOM is an event and co-working space to work and
write. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a
business plan, the DWR has over 25 professional WRITING COACHES TO
HELP WITH ALL YOUR WRITING NEEDS. We also host book talks, WRITING
WORKSHOPS, open mic nights and private events. Visit
detroitwritingroom.com [http://detroitwritingroom.com] to sign up for
coaching, memberships, events and more.
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