Before Words Come: A Writing Workshop
led by Gena Corea
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 13- August 3, 2011
As a workshop participant, you will be guided in Focusing practices so that your body can help you think new thoughts and write freshly. The body may be the subconscious. You’ll be introduced to a way to tap into its wisdom. You will also receive support for your writing process (including help with blocks) and feedback on your writing.
A former columnist for The New Republic Feature Syndicate, workshop facilitator Gena Corea has written three books published by HarperCollins: The Hidden Malpractice; The Mother Machine and The Invisible Epidemic. Her writing appears in 21 anthologies published in the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Austria, France and Germany. She has also been published in The New York Times; The Progressive; Commonweal; Mother Jones; Ms and Omni.
Brattleboro, Vermont workshop participants comment:
“This workshop was exactly what I needed. Its supportive and nourishing environment helped my creative juices get going. I think about my writing in an entirely different way now. Writing has been something I have always done, but I have always used it in support of other work I am doing. During this workshop I made a transition to thinking of myself as a writer. I began taking my writing seriously.”—Griff Goering
“I really liked all the Focusing Gena guided us in during the opening circle at each meeting and after we each received feedback on our writing. It was helpful for me when my work was discussed as it enabled me to fully appreciate the comments.
“I especially appreciated the time and attention Gena brought to each writer’s work, the notes she passed along to us, and the heart-based reading she brought to our pieces. She was clear in making suggestions for further work, revision, etc., but her support was palpable. She is so strong and loving as a group leader and I know we all felt her loving care.”—Ricia Gordon
“Wonderful workshop! Unique and practical. Gena helps us recognize the internal voices that both challenge us as writers and give force to our work.”—Steve Minkin
“All the creative assistance in the workshop motivated me and made me eager to explore my abilities. I’m new to writing. The supportive and nurturing atmosphere gave me the confidence to take my writing project and Go For It!"—Rebecca Sorensen
Questions? genovefa@sover.net , 802-257-3099.
