Friday, March 5, 2010

New blog

I've taken a break from writing this blog in order to focus on my new one at kickstartyourwriting.wordpress.com. The new blog includes lots of information for writers. See you there.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Poem: Remembering Harding Lake

My poem "Remembering Harding Lake" can be read on p. 64 of http://cirquejournal.com/.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Writing classes

New Writing Class Starts Jan. 20

More students than expected expressed an interest in taking the Kickstart Your Writing class, so an additional session is being offered:

Kickstart Your Writing (Beginning to Intermediate)
Jan. 20-March 24
Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Northeast Portland location
10 weeks, $200.
Registration deadline: Jan. 18

And there's still room in this class:

Kickstart Your Writing II (Advanced)
Jan. 23-March 27
Saturdays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Northeast Portland location
10 weeks, $200.
Registration deadline: Jan. 18

To register or for more information: wordpics@aracnet.com, (503) 288-2469.

Read what students say about Kickstart Your Writing:

I love the class and your support. Thanks, Nancy! The class helped me establish goals and a regular writing schedule. It is also very helpful to hear the ups and downs of other writers, for support and for the relationship aspect. — Sarah Retzer

Thank you, Nancy. You are a great motivator and coach. I have learned a lot and hope to continue. (The class) gave me a better sense of how to proceed with the material I had (and) increased my confidence in my writing. — A. S.

This class has been really helped me make writing a priority and take myself seriously. I was surprised to see how much I responded to having the deadlines of reading in class. Thank you! — Lisa Serrano

The class helped me focus on establishing writing goals and meeting them. Nancy is a very knowledgeable teacher as well as a supportive coach. I learned so much from other students in the class — they are very talented writers. I valued the diversity in this class — different backgrounds, variety of written material and styles made the class interesting and challenging. — K. E.