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ST. DAVID'S CHRISTIAN WRITING CONFERENCE
June 21-25, 2023
Allegheny College, PA
I'm delighted to be on faculty for this year's St David's conference! I'll be leading three workshops and doing a general session, all focused on the creative process - generating ideas, confronting roadblocks, collaborating with other creatives, and learning to tell ourselves a new story about ourselves. I'm joining a fantastic line up, including Annette Whipple, Roseanna White, Janeen Ippolito, Roberta Tucker Brosius.
For more information, visit the conference website.. http://stdavidswriters.com/

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOPS
Poetry Takes Wing
Thursday, July 13
4 pm - 5 pm
Free; all ages
Charlotte Branch Public Library
3557 Lake Avenue
Click here for more information about this workshop

Poetry Workshop For The Whole Family
Wednesday, July 19
4 pm - 5:30 pm
Free; all ages
East Rochester Public Library
This workshop is in honor of the memory of our former Friend’s Group President Mickey Cherry, a friend and great supporter of the Exquisite Collaboration Poem project.
You can get more information and register here.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEWSPAPER COLUMNISTS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
July 28 & 29, 2023
On Saturday, July 29, I'll be leading a breakout session called "Tell Yourself A New Story". We'll play a bit, hopefully laugh a little more, and walk away with some tools we can use to change the self-narrative that limits our dreams. I'm honored and humbled beyond words to be part of this conference, which features keynotes by author,  journalist, and screenwriter Matt Bai and journalist and Pulitzer-winning writer Rick Bragg, as well as training and educational sessions with some of the top experts in the industry.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-society-of-newspaper-columnists-2023-annual-conference-tickets-634636965247


SMALL GROUP COACHING WORKSHOP
(session begins August 22, 2023 )
In this four week, small group series, we'll explore the creative process from idea to implementation, including wooing the creative muses, the proper care and feeding of ideas, and gathering the courage to embark on the journey. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where you want to go, suggestions for your next steps, and a supportive community to walk the path with you. Dates are being finalized for mid to late summer. If you'd like to receive information about the next session simply complete the contact form here. When it's available, I'll send dates, prices, and everything you need to know to register.

...and a few other treats still in the works.