Ever watched a dog unleashed?
She’s unfettered and unencumbered; free to follow her nose from one beckoning scent to another, running in a jagged line, constantly turning to what’s most interesting.
Now, imagine writing with that same spirit of abandon.
Georgia Writers Museum is hosting a special “Writing Unleashed” workshop via Zoom on March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for women only. Tickets to participate are $35 each and are available online at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
The Writing Unleashed approach helps participants free themselves from their inner critic and the thinking mind. By putting pen to page and writing fast without stopping, attendees welcome what’s flowing through them without pause or judgment. They can say “yes” to what’s in the moment and allow it to flow onto the page. This is a discovery practice, a chance to unleash deeper creativity onto the page.
From a prompt, participants write for 10-12 minutes and then read their work aloud. All attendees listen. No comments, critiques, or discussion. They just listen and witness – for three rounds.
This is a welcoming circle for female-identified writers of any experience level. This workshop will connect participants to their authentic voice, helping them reach down to find what they want to say.
The workshop will be led by Chris Chandler, a veteran storyteller, author, and book lover. Her memoir, Stay Sweet: Tales of Quirky Southern Love, was published in May last year and speaks of family, love, and belonging.
Born in Milledgeville, Chandler now lives in Boulder, Colo., and is a two-time cast member of Boulder’s “Listen to Your Mother” show. She also has been published on ScaryMommy.com and in Boulder Magazine. She often helps others find and tell their stories by facilitating writing circles for women.
Visit Georgia Writers Museum online at georgiawritersmuseum.org for more details and to register for GWM’s women-only writers’ workshop.