Tina Egnoski

WORKSHOPS IN CREATIVITY

We all have a story to tell. We all have a unique voice.

Livewire Writing offers workshops for writers at all experience levels. The typical workshop format is simple: we write to prompts for a specified time, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes. We then read our work aloud. Group members offer feedback, letting the writer know what works in the piece, what moved them, what they want to hear more of. Along the way, we learn about the craft of writing.

All workshops are lead in the Amherst Writers and Artist Method. AWA is based on the following philosophy.

Everyone has a strong, unique voice.
Everyone is born with creative genius.
Writing as an art form belongs to all people, regardless of economic class or educational level.
The teaching of craft can be done without damage to a writer's original voice or artistic self-esteem.
A writer is someone who writes.

The following practices establish a safe environment where everyone is free to explore within their own writing and listen to each other with respect.

Everyone's writing is treated with equal respect and value.
Writing is kept confidential and treated as fiction.
Writers can refrain from reading their work aloud.
Responses to just-written work reflect what is strong and successful.
Responses and exercises support the development of literary craft.

LIVEWIRE WRITING WORKSHOPS

I love to bring writers together to write. Writing in a group--with pens scratching paper or fingers clicking on a keyboard--is inspiring. To hear the work that emerges from these sessions is a privilege. A creative current is shared by all; the room itself feels electric, even, these days, the "Zoom room." I invite you to delve deep into your writing practice in 2021. All workshops are online via Zoom.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Creative Writing Workshop

Multi-week; in-class writing; group feedback

Thursdays, April 22- May 13, 7:00-8:30pm

Note: This is a special session for nurses and other medical professionals. To join, please email me at: tinaegnoski@gmail.com.

In this workshop, participants write from in-class prompts and share their work, receiving valuable feedback from fellow writers. Together we create a supportive environment that allows for experimentation and the opportunity to find your voice. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, the prompts I select focus on elements of craft suitable for any genre. At the end of the four-week session, you'll have material you can then revise at your pace.

PAST WORKSHOPS

Creative Writing Workshop

Multi-week; in-class writing; group feedback

Now is the time to move your idea from inspiration to page. In a supportive environment, participants will write from in-class prompts and share their work, receiving valuable feedback from fellow writers. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, the prompts I select focus on elements of craft suitable for any genre. At the end of the four-week session, you'll have material you can then revise at your pace.

TWO SESSIONS, select one of the sessions below

SESSION 1: Thursday evenings, March 18 - April 8, 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST

This session is full

SESSION 2: Friday mornings, March 19 - April 16 (no class 4/2), 9:30 to 11:00 am EST

This session is full

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ALL THE DETAILS

Class times: Scheduled times are Eastern Standard Time; check a time zone converter, as needed.

Payment: I accept PayPal, Paypal.me at Paypal.me/livewirewriting, and personal checks. Please email me at tinaegnoski@gmail.com to make payment arrangements by check.

Refund Policy: Before the first workshop meets, I'm happy to give a full refund, minus an $8 processing fee if you have paid with Paypal. If, after the first meeting, you don't think the workshop is a good fit, I'll refund your payment minus the cost of session ($25). There will be no refunds after the second meeting. However, under extenuating circumstances, such as family emergency or illness, we can talk about applying your balance towards an upcoming workshop.