Freeing the Wild Writer

Attended

Hosted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney & Penny Wight in Lynnwood, Washington

Type: Other
When: Wednesday, January 14 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Fee: Free

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Event description

For all creatives, and especially writers: We will participate in four timed FUN writing exercises designed to free up your wild writer. We'll then read our creations aloud to a non-judgmental audience. No critiquing allowed as we let our creative juices flow.

Bring a notebook or writing tablet and favorite pen. Work on your writing project, try out a different writing style, or just come and see what happens.

I see the opportunity to write without critique as a way to unblock writer's block, bring fresh perspectives and ideas to your writing projects, and enjoy other writers company in an open, relaxed atmosphere.

This will be a trial four week series for now, on Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 - 3:00. In order to reserve the cozy room at Espresso Buono to ourselves, it is suggested you buy a coffee house drink and some food to enjoy while you're writing!

If you enjoy this, or if this class is full, the other classes will be on Jan21, 28, and February 4.

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Discuss this event

Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Dec 22, 2008

This should be fun, Elke. Thanks for posting the event and for giving me co-host status...as I am a newbie to this! Penny
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Dec 23, 2008

Folks,

I have participated in a similar writing group for the last couple of years, and have found it to be so good for my writing and my soul!

I so look forward to writing in your cozy space, Penny.

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Judy Dunn, Seattle, Washington | Dec 23, 2008

Oh, I WISH I could free up the time for this. I can only imagine the creative energy that will be unleashed in that coffee house.

I'll be there in spirit, Elke and Penny.

Web Copywriter & Blogger
Posted by Sue Lundquist, Woodinville, Washington | Dec 24, 2008

Thank you Elke this looks fun, energizing and intimidating at the same time....are we sure there is no pressure? sould have a bit of stage fright-giggles.

-Spirited
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Dec 24, 2008

NO pressure, no stage fright needed, because there is no stage! It's not about acting. It's about freedom to write whatever comes, freeing up the brain, and freeing ourselves from our self-criticial voice.

If it's critiquing someone wants, this is not their group!

Trust me as you would trust your own wisdom.

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Terra Vita, Puget Sound, Washington | Dec 24, 2008

Sounds fun!
Posted by Jennifer Manlowe, PhD, CPC, Seattle, Washington | Dec 27, 2008

I'd love to come to this first one, Elke but will not be able to make the others. Will that be okay?

Jenn Getting Into Print

P.S. Thanks so much for being such a creative instigator!

Jennifer Manlowe, Career Counselor & Book Coach
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Dec 27, 2008

No Problem, Jennifer.

This is a test run of this kind of process for business creatives. If it works out, I may just do this once a month or twice a month after the trial.

People can check into any one class of the four week trial they wish, since we will always do the same exercises (with different prompts or themes) Once you learn the process, it's easy to tuck in now and again.

Another idea: if you have a space near to where you live, and the interest of other creatives, I could set this up in other places.

After all this ice and snow, "you are free to move about the country", safely please.

cheers, Elke

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Dec 31, 2008

to all participants:

to warm up for this, and to get you going: What is your definition of The Wild Writer?

have fun, and see you in the New Year!

The Rev.

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Dec 31, 2008

One who unabashedly, unapologetically and with great abandon writes what one is thinking, feeling, wondering, dreaming, hoping, solving, experimenting with, enjoying and not enjoying without regard for "correctness", critiques, form, function or future transformations of the written product.
Posted by Ari Klein, Seattle, Washington | Jan 02, 2009

Time to get my creative juices thawed out. Thank you for the idea and for hosting, Elke. -Ari

Ari Klein|Seattle Hypnotherapy and Coaching
Posted by Patricia Klingler, Bellevue, Washington | Jan 09, 2009

Elke and Penny,

I have cancelled my registration because of a conflict with a client phone call, and I hope to attend one of your other writing events. Penny, your definition is spot on. Thank you, both.

~ Patricia
Posted by Sue Lundquist, Woodinville, Washington | Jan 09, 2009

so sorry I am unable to gat kid coverage. Next year I will have all in school full time. I will have more time free for events. Thank you! Sue
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Jan 10, 2009

darn, Sue! I do know how it is, though. hubby & I are now empty nesters.... believe me, time will fly. Enjoy!

Patricia, have you checked out the other dates for this?

I am in Savannah GA right now enroute to Florida with my sister....but look forward to returning n time for group! Will have lots to write about...

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Jan 12, 2009

Hi everyone, I'm really looking forward to this... See you on Wednesday!
Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Jan 13, 2009

Hello again. Just in case you'd like to check out our Espresso Buono Menu in advance of our event... click on the menu button on our website: espressobuono.com
If you'd like drinks and/or lunch before or while you release your inner wild writer, you are welcome to order ahead and I'll have things ready for you when you arrive! It's probably best to e-mail your order to me at: relax@espressobuono.com In any case, I will be at your service to help make this a great event! See you tomorrow!
Posted by Rev. Elke Siller Macartney, LaConner, Washington | Jan 14, 2009

Hello everyone!

I am sorry I have not had the chance to email you all sooner. I just got in @ 2:30 AM from a very long day of airports, stalled airplanes on the tarmac, and very spotty email coverage. But despite lack of sleep, I wanted to try to send you a message anyway to say:

Welcome today!

Bring with you: A notebook or paper or journal. Your favorite pen or pencil. Some money for a beverage and snack if you so desire.

That’s it! I am assuming your right and left brain will come along for the ride. If you can arrive a bit earlier to order your drinks, etc. that will help us start on time. There are at least a couple of you with ferry schedules and childcare schedules and I want to honor that.

See you later!

a wise woman for wise people
Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Seattle, Washington | Jan 14, 2009

So sorry to cancel! Paying clients need me. :-) Cheers!

Editor, Writer, Wordsmith
Posted by Denise Beck, Sedona, Arizona | Jan 14, 2009

I am sorry, but something came up at the last minute and I won't be able to make it today.
Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Jan 14, 2009

Sorry some of you cannot attend today...I hope you'll try again next week and the two weeks after that! Have a very great day!
Posted by Denise Marinacci, Edmonds, Washington | Jan 15, 2009

This was an enormously helpful writing process. Elke is non judgemental while being very responsive - the perfect mix.

Thanks Elke for scheduling these workshops.
Posted by Penny Wight, Lynnwood, Washington | Jan 15, 2009

What a great group of writers! I hope to see you again soon and also hope you'll keep me posted re your writing! Thanks for coming to Espresso Buono and special thanks to Elke for such a great workshop!
Posted by David Kuhns, Kirkland, Washington | Jan 16, 2009

Did you ever see someone on the edge of doing something daring, frightening, almost terrifying? And there were people around, encouraging him (or her) to "go ahead, JUMP!"?

It was kinda like that ... and then these people -- deep within the safety of Penny's place, and led by Elke's kindness -- extended their hands, and we all jumped together. Yes, Elke, ich kom' mal wieder! Und ich danke Dir vielmals!