Are you eager to get (or keep) writing this summer? You know you are!
Page fright, imposter syndrome, or any of the other writer’s blocks most of us experience are no match for this desire. But, as we’ve discussed in these pages, accountability, deadlines, and a supportive environment can make a huge difference.
And so I hope you’ll join my 8-week workshop, “Writing from Personal Experience.” This workshop is for you, whether you’re working on personal essays, memoir, or opinion pieces. It will be held on Zoom on eight consecutive Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST), from July 12th to August 30th.
And, psssssst, don’t tell anyone, but you’ve got the inside track. I won’t officially announce the workshop until next week to give Page Fright subscribers a chance to register before the masses! :) Want to find out more or register? HERE’S THE REGISTRATION LINK.
I believe this workshop could really help you make progress in your writing. Here’s why:
My experience as a writing professor and workshop leader. I’ve been a writing professor and workshop leader for over 20 years at Emerson College, Boston University, and Grub Street. One of my favorite things in the world is facilitating a community of incredible writers, each there to learn about voice, style, and structure, share their work, and support each other with encouragement and thoughtful suggestions.
The optimal number of weeks and hours. This workshop runs for eight weeks rather than six, and for three hours rather than the more typical two or two-and-a-half. This means you’ll have more time to develop a bond with your peers and have your writing workshopped.
A unique component called “Beyond the Workshop.” Usually, once a workshop ends, all too often so does the work. It’s hard to go from a structured environment with deadlines to being out there on your own. I’ll give you the tools to keep you writing, based on my book and TEDx Talk, What’s Your Creative Type?, and, of course, this newsletter. We’ll also get real about publishing, not just writing (because don’t you all want to be published?), with lessons on how to target publications, how to write a query letter, etc.
Success of my former writing students. They’ve gone on to become New York Times bestselling authors. Their articles have been published in McSweeney’s, The Rumpus, and other sought-after publications, and their books have won prestigious awards and become book club choices.
Testimonials from former workshop students:
“Meta is extremely gracious, upbeat, and deeply knowledgeable. Great classes. High level of participation, thoughtful feedback….As a leader/instructor/editor, Meta is exemplary.”
“This workshop class was amazing. Meta was very encouraging and kept the class upbeat and moving.”
“I loved it! I wrote so much, and I learned a lot from the instructor and my fellow students.”
“Meta is a skilled professional in every way. I enjoyed the class very much. The pacing, content, and delivery were all excellent.”
Want to find out more or register? HERE’S THE REGISTRATION LINK.
If you’ve got any questions or if you can’t make this workshop but are interested in being added to a list for future ones, feel free to email me at meta@metawagner.com or leave a comment, below.
I hope I’ll get to meet and work with some of you this summer!