Kathryn Young - Nantucket Writers Studio
WRITE FOR A CHANGE $325
Four-day workshop: Monday through Thursday 9 am to noon.
June 30-July 3, July 28-31

Abandon the conventional and embrace the unexpected! For three hours each morning join the supportive company of women who want to explore their truth and stretch their creative muscles through the craft of writing. Powerful writing exercises, supported by meditation and guided visualization stimulate the imagination, silence the critic and fix pen to paper. This workshop provides a solid beginning for anyone starting out on the writing path and a boost for those already on their way. The Write For A Change workshop incorporates elements from the workshops: Writing from the Senses, Creating Characters and Imagining Fiction.

Writers of all ages, genres and levels welcome.

IMAGINING FICTION $325
Four Day Workshop: Monday through Thursday 9 am to noon.

Tired of writing about yourself? Put a fresh spin on what you know and enter the world of fiction. Tap your creative reservoir as you consider what goes into the making of a story. Experience the process by which characters are created, find their way into situations, and are given voice. We will look at characterization, plot, point-of-view and dialogue. This is the perfect workshop for anyone unfamiliar with, or timid about writing fiction.

Writers of all ages, genres and levels welcome.

CREATING CHARACTERS $125
Weekend Workshop
June 14, September 20

Have you ever wondered where characters come from? Are you having trouble luring a new character out into the open? Or perhaps you have an array of characters that need fleshing out. Creating characters is a fascinating and, at times, frustrating process. Whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to explore your writing process and push the boundaries of your imagination.
Through a series of writing exercises and interaction with your characters you will create a safe arena in which they can evolve into amazing people on the page.

Writers of all ages, genres and levels welcome

WRITE FROM THE SENSES $125
Weekend Workshop
July 19

Spend time with your imagination as you explore the fascinating realm of the senses. Taste colors, see music, feel scents, hear touch and smell images.
By turning the senses upside down and inside out you will discover new avenues into writing. Whether writing fiction or non-fiction your voice will be honored and your stories received in a safe and nurturing environment.
This workshop provides a solid beginning for those starting out on the writing path and a boost for writers already on their way.

Writers of all ages, genres and levels welcome

MEDITATIONS ON PAPER - ongoing, call for times

Enjoy the first light of day in the silent companionship of other writers who want to experience their craft before the critic awakes. Meditation and writing prompts provided. Post-session coffee and tea provided.

Writers of all ages, genres and levels welcome.

EDITING SERVICES

Editing and Coaching Services $65/hr - As a writing coach, Kathryn can help you articulate and achieve your writing goals. Using a combination of encouragement, planning and technical guidance an overwhelming project can become manageable. Kathryn will guide you in the process of discovering your story and shaping it into the best it can be. Session available in person or by phone.

 

 

Nantucket Writers Studio
77 Polpis Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
508 325 7778
info@NantucketWritersStudio.com