Workshop

Whether you are just starting, or climbing to the next peak, your writing goals tantalize you from a future you just don't seem to be able to reach. It's called by many names: procrastination, laziness, blahs, or writer's block. Whatever you call it, this workshop will help you get moving. Jerry introduces you to a rich set of options, and revitalizes your commitment to ones you already know. Exercises will show you how to overcome obstacles, and provide ideas and techniques you can put into practice. The course handout is a workbook that provides deeper explanations as well as questions that you can continue to process on your own.

Earth. Intention into Action: Writers love flow. How do we turn it on, and how do we achieve our goals? Learn techniques to combine the best of inspiration and perspiration, so you can direct your energy effectively.

Air. Inner harmony: We try to achieve our goals, but parts of our mind don't cooperate. Distracted by self-doubt, we let inertia and yes-buts spoil our momentum. Align the parts of your mind to point you towards your goals.

Fire. Your story: Deepen your writing life by looking at yourself as the hero in the story of your life. What is your mission? How have you and will you overcome obstacles? Develop the story of you as a writer to find your path to success.

Water. Going public: Exposing the private activity of writing for public view is difficult for many writers. We'll show you how to reduce anxiety and break through the reluctance to connect with the public. By embracing your audience you'll tap into the energy that pulls people together.

Goals for this course
-Reframe your state of mind from feeling stuck to moving forward
-Reduce fear and increase effectiveness
-Get together with others to build bridges between your private and public persona
-Learn specific techniques to break log-jams and find flow
-Gain a wealth of ideas and insights to provide directions for further development

Jerry Waxler, M.S. is a therapist and writing coach in Quakertown, Bucks County, PA. Jerry writes articles, essays and brochures on mental health and self-improvement, including the self-help website, www.mental-health-survival-guide.com. He teaches writers to overcome obstacles and is a facilitator of the nonfiction critique group at the Writers Room in Doylestown, PA and is a regular contributor to the Doylestown Patriot.

Four sessions: Wednesday 7-9 PM
Dates and locations to be announced.

For more information call 215-536-0533

Last modified:
9/23/2005