Sacramento Creative Writing workshops are here to support you, inspire you, to connect you with other writers, and to free your writing voice. Let's gather and write, write, write. <br>

Holly Holt, trained AWA leader, facilitates all workshops.

Each time we meet, you will receive:

+ The support and guidance of an experienced group facilitator

+ A comfortable, quiet space to sit and write

+ Writing prompts intended to jump start fresh, new, first-draft writing

+ A writing environment where everyone can feel safe and respected

+ Inspiration to listen deeply to your own voice and write about what matters to you

What to Expect

Writing: A typical two-hour workshop will include two "writes"

Sharing: You will be invited to read your writing out loud, but this is optional. You may pass at anytime.

Responding: We respond to just-written first drafts with positive feedback, not criticism. This builds trust and self confidence and helps us grow as writers and human beings. When a writer reads aloud, we respond very specifically with:

what we like

what stays with us

what is strong

Note: Everything shared in the workshop is confidential.

Our manifesto:

+ You have a story inside you...and it’s miraculous.

+ You were born to create just like every human being on this earth.

+ Your voice matters. If somebody told you otherwise, they were wrong.

+ Sensitive souls are welcome here.

+ A writer is someone who writes (courtesy of Pat Schneider, the mother of the AWA method)

For more info about the Amherst Artists and Writers (AWA) method, visit www.amherstwriters.com

Questions? Please email Holly at holly at hollyholt dot com.

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