This month we've come up with a new format for sharing news with you. As with most things in life—it was harder than it looks. My muse has been prickly lately, and as I am about to press the publish button on this thing, I have big doubts.

Is there any creative adventure that isn't accompanied by doubt? I wonder. Maybe doubt isn't a bad thing to take along on a creative journey. Like a compass on a trek through wild forest, it can point you in the right direction. Just don't swallow it.

Let me know what you think about the newsletter and please report any technical difficulties. And as long as I've gone to all this trouble, scroll down to read about all the great stuff we've got going on. We hope to see you at one of our events very soon.

Cheers! ~MAd (Mary Ann de Stefano)

Don't miss Writing Around Town this Saturday

Rollins College's Lezlie Laws knows just what to do to lift you out of summer torpor. She's prepared a writing prompt sure to give you an energetic catalogue of ideas to spark your writing, so we're calling this session The Cure for Listlessness.

Your muse awaits you. Toss aside your list of routine Saturday chores and join our group of friendly writers for a completely different and surprising round of creative play with words. As usual, you can register in advance by mail or phone, or just show up. Details...

Writing Intensives offer a variety of points of view on writing and the writing life.

Designed for the serious writer, these workshops are facilitated by sage writers, professors, and professionals who share insights gained from their own writing, teaching, and publishing experience.

We're busy lining up talented, experienced writers, all experts in their fields, to share their knowledge about poetry, memoir, short story writing, the art of revision, and more. Watch your email for announcements or keep checking our web page. Details...

Yoga and Writing will inspire you by revealing the connection between breath, body, and mind.

Two sessions are coming up. Register now to save your spot on the floor for this popular workshop led by Rollins College's Lezlie Laws and Teresa and Calvin Curameng at College Park Yoga Studio. Details...

“Lots of encouragement—for both segments of the class. I felt that it was okay I'm a neophyte—inexperienced at yoga and not very coordinated. I also enjoyed the supportive, positive atmosphere for writing.” ~ workshop participant

Last call for submissions to the first issue of Dash

Dash is our soon-to-be published e-magazine, designed to showcase our workshop writers and their writing. We've seen some wonderful writing happen at our workshops. It deserves a wider audience. Don't be shy. Send in your best workshop piece. The deadline for this issue is July 30. Details...

Writer-Friendly People and Places

Urban Think! is that rare thing—a great independent bookstore staffed by friendly, knowledgeable people who are passionate about books.

Every week Sara Schlossman can be heard interviewing famous and soon-to-be famous writers on her local radio show Poetic Logic.

Subscribe to Darlyn Finch's free newsletter Scribbles, and she'll keep you posted about events of interest to local writers.

Check out the MAD about Words blog for an idiosyncratic collection of stuff for and about writers.

Spot the Typo Contest

You know how it goes. You proof and proof and proof, but the moment you press the send button or finish making one hundred photocopies, you spot the wretched typo.

So go on, you just know it's in here somewhere. Be the first person to spot a typo in this issue of our newsletter and email to report it, and you'll receive one our groovy MAD about Words mugs. If, miracles or miracles, no typos are spotted this time, the mug goes to my Ophthalmologist.

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