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THE GREAT ATLANTA WRITE-IN, presented by Bestselling Author Lauretta Hannon
Wouldn't it be nice to have a place to go for writing inspiration and practice? Where you could enjoy the company of kindred spirits and have time for focused writing on your specific project?
THE GREAT ATLANTA WRITE-IN is your place.
Here's how it goes.
After introductions, Lauretta gives an evocative writing prompt. Everyone writes for 15 minutes, and then she presents a second prompt, and we repeat the process. Then, those who want to read aloud their work can do so via Three-Minute Shares. Lauretta strictly enforces the time limit in order to maintain the momentum.
Then we take a 15-minute break to socialize or purchase comestibles in the gift shop. But we REALLY get down to business in the final session with 60-90 minutes of focused writing on whatever you need to write: novel, poem, short story, nonfiction, manifesto, memoir, treatise, Dear John letter, anything! This time is designed to strengthen your writing discipline and support you as you show up to the page.
There is no pressure, no critiques, and no egos run amok. Just free-form creativity guaranteed to energize and inspire. THE GREAT ATLANTA WRITE-IN is like a workout class for writers--or a literary B-12 shot. Okay, we're getting carried away here. But as you can tell, the experience will be fun and upbeat and above all--productive.
Each writer will receive a commemorative journal.
After the event, writers are invited to join us next door at Hemingway's for a libation and casual discussion.
Advance registration for this 3-hour class is required.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Lauretta Hannon is a bestselling author, syndicated advice columnist, keynote speaker, and commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." She has taught and encouraged writers for more than twenty years. As a writer she has captured more than 100 national awards.
Her memoir, "The Cracker Queen--A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life," became a bestseller only three weeks after its release in April 2009. In 2010 the Georgia Center for the Book named her work one of the Top Twenty-Five Books All Georgians Should Read. Lauretta has completed five writing residencies at the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences. Her advice column reaches more than 500,000 households in 24 newspapers across Metro Atlanta. She is at work on her next book.
This event is part of Lauretta's Down Home Writing School (DHWS) and is suitable for writers working at any level.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
"Lauretta's seminars are like a family reunion for writers of all levels. You will leave with a mentor, a map for your writing journey, and a new tribe of travelers."
"Her writing classes ignite you. They send you scrambling to the page, eager to apply her no frills, no prisoners, no-nonsense advice. She accomplishes the impossible in getting you from the excuses to the story."
"In her classes you have no worry of 'making the grade' or being judged. You'll learn what it takes to write a short story or your life's story. You'll leave with a smile on your face, some new friends, and with an experience you won't forget."
"Lauretta's workshops leave you inspired and rejuvenated, ready to grab that pen/paper/keyboard and get going. I can't wait to put my new skills to use!"
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS SEMINAR?
Lauretta's Down Home Approach.
Think about it. When you go down home, you're surrounded by the people who will tell you the truth, help you along, and send you off with what you need. That is what Lauretta will do for you.
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LocationMarietta Museum of History (View)
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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