After Words

Winter Courses

2012-02-06T11:02:00.001-05:00

Let's get writing!

..Starting the week of February 20, these courses are 8 weeks, meeting ONCE weekly.
..Note that I will be offering drop-in office hours EVERY Wednesday afternoon for the same period.
...Register on the blog and use Paypal or VISA (select the appropriate button).

All classes will be held at 22 Main Street North, Newmarket.

WEDNESDAY 6:30 to 8:30 pm
(start time could change based on class consensus)
Creative Writing - Introduction $ 120.00
(see course description at www.pattimhall.ca)

TUESDAY 6:30 to 8:30 pm
(start time could change based on class consensus)
Memoir Writing - Introduction $ 160.00
(see course description at www.pattimhall.ca)

email Patti at patti@pattimhall.ca with any questions.

Yes, you can write this year. Start with a gentle push!

2012-01-01T15:14:00.001-05:00

So, another year is about to dawn and you still haven't written--and again you put writing (novel? memoir? stories? ) on your list of things to do in 2012, right?

Plan ahead for the Inspire to Express series.

I designed this series for EVERY writer: the beginner who wants a class to urge you forward, the more seasoned writer who is stuck and needs a coach and a group to be productive, and the used-to-be daily writer who isn't getting writing time anymore.

We all need inspiration and a little 'kick in the behind'. Here it is.

Each session is $125.00 per person. Attend on session and enjoy the next one for half price. Sessions are packed with lectures, discussions, readings, exercises, food and laughter.

(workshops will all be 9 am to 3 pm on a Saturday, located in Sharon, Ontario)

January 14: (introduction)

Making Space for Writing in your life

February 25th:

Creating Stories: getting into the description of what you are trying to write

April 7th

Stories About my Life: Digging into Meaningful Events, Milestones and Crises

May 19th

Writing Tools: yes you can write, you just need the tools

July 7th

Writing to Heal, Improve or Move Forward

(may be offered more than once in the year)

August 18th: Now that you’re writing try rewrites and editing

September 29th: Writing Without Stopping

(a full day of exercises, triggers and free writing)

Confirm your attendance by emailing me at patti@pattimhall.ca

Now accepting registration for January 14th

2011-12-05T21:08:00.001-05:00

To say January 14th is a great beginning to the writerly new year, would be understating the incredible fresh scent that enters our heads after the New Year.
Don't you feel like you can do anything in early January?
Last year did you wait too long to put into action?
Send me a note now confirmation your attendance at the first Inspired to Express seminar of the year. We will write...the whole day and we will explore all forms of writing together, as beginners. Of new things, new hopes, and new ways to express ourselves.
A maximum class size of eight works beautifully on a seminar style writing day. Send me a note soon.

Memoir Writing Workshop beginning January 2012

2011-11-23T21:09:00.000-05:00

Tuesday evenings will be Memoir Writing night. Spread the word.

I am holding a few positions open for returning students and will be advertising widely for beginners.

If you are interested, email me at patti@pattimhall.ca soon!

details: We will meet approximately ten times in three months. The price for the course is $ 140.00.

2012 Day Long Workshop Schedule

2011-10-30T14:10:00.001-04:00

Inspire to Express -- a series of day-long workshop for everyone whether you are just getting started, or you are stuck with the writing you're doing. Try writing about you and your life.

January 14: (introduction)