About us
Writers collaborating to improve their skills through workshops and learning events...
• WORKSHOPS:
Join with other writers from around the blue planet on Zoom as we discuss and work to perfect our writing every Friday morning, open to any genre: fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, nonfiction, memoir, flash, poetry, or screenplay. Stephen Kastner encourages all writers to join the Friday Flow-State Workshop to breakthrough writer's block and discover the magic of unfettered improvisation.
On Mondays, we alternate between poetry and open-genre sessions that feature MFA style discussions with a small, private and select tribe of writers willing to read and review each other's work. The Poetry and Performance workshops vary between featured poets, ekphrastic writing, and spotlight events.
• PUBLICATIONS:
The Green Mountain Writers Group (GMWG) publishes a website to facilitate our workshop events, and an online journal featuring works developed by our workshop participants. In 2023, we released our first print publication, a compilation of GMWB Members' poems, Poetry & Performance – Volume 1.
NOW TWO FLAVORS OF GMWG:
We acquired the former Burlington Writers Workshop Meetup Group with the chance to rebuild and restore live meetings. There are 2,734 existing members. We hope to restore events in person, in the city, which we sadly lost when COVID struck several years ago. We changed the Meetup name to Green Mountain Writers Group | Burlington (https://www.meetup.com/burlington-writers).
About the founder: Stephen Kastner:
Since 1997, I have been an independent consultant at DesignWise Studios. I began a visual artist in painting and photography. In the 80s I worked as a professional photo-journalist for the NYT papers in Florida. In 2006, I lived in Yunnan, China and spent 6 months as a filmmaker while designing the curriculum for what was to became the top-rated Chinese Culture Spa on TripAdvisor, the Linden Centre. Now, I employ writing, digital photography, videography, graphic design, and networked media to create all varieties of digital storytelling and I coach authors on self-publishing.
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Monday Morning Memoirs
·OnlineOnlineAn immersive and engaging bi-weekly workshop designed to explore and encourage you to write your personal story...
THIS SESSION: TBA
Files will be sent out to registered participants via email on the preceding Wednesday.
Provided for writers eager to refine their craft and receive constructive feedback from fellow authors...
Workshop Details:
- When: Every other week, starting at 10:00 AM ET
- Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
- Duration: 2 hours
Format:
In each session, two authors will have the opportunity to share their work in a supportive and focused environment. Each writer will submit up to approximately 20 pages of their memoir, which will be discussed in-depth by the group while the author listens in isolation.This MFA-style approach fosters honest, constructive dialogue, allowing participants to explore the nuances of storytelling and personal narrative while the author gets to note the reader experience.
Submission Guidelines:
- Page Length: approximately 20 pages max, double-spaced, pages numbered
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
- Format: PDF with the author's name and email address in the top left corner of page one.
- Distribution: Work will be sent out via email 5 days before the session to ensure all participants come prepared for an insightful discussion.
Why Join?
- Gain Valuable Feedback: Receive thoughtful critiques and insights from fellow writers passionate about the memoir genre.
- Enhance Your Skills: Learn to articulate your thoughts and observations about others' work, which will enrich your own writing.
- Build Community: Connect with like-minded writers in a nurturing environment that celebrates the art of storytelling.
Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your writing practice and connect with a vibrant community of writers. Bring your pen, your passion, and your stories.
Reserve your spot today and let’s embark on this literary journey together.
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