April 18, 2007
You're invited to shop at our new Writer's Bookstore. You'll find books by local authors there as well as workshop related and other recommended titles.
Friends of MAD with CREATIVE ENERGY:
Workshop presenter Stacy Barton's fab short story collection Surviving Nashville has just been published.
Writers need readers. Contact Cris Phillips-Georg, founder of First Book-Orlando, to find out how you can help give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new book.
Amira Press will publish Writing Around Town regular AJ Robinson's YA Sci-Fi book.
If you haven't caught Darlyn Finch at one of her many local readings, be sure to purchase her book, Red Wax Rose, directly from Shady Lane Press.
You can be listed here. Tell us what is capturing your creative energy.
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Dear Friends, Spring is the season of growth and renewal -- the perfect time to try something new. Now is a good time to get out of your familiar rut and put a little zig and and a little zag into your creative journey.
Our ideas are in full bloom. Besides our great regular offerings like Writing Around Town and Yoga and Writing, we've got some great new outside-of-the-box learning opportunities for you.
Join in a conversation about the true nature of the mind, the self, and the world at our next Creative Salon, check out what Embodied Creativity can do for your writing, or look to the theater for guidance on how to practice the art of storytelling in From the Stage to the Page. Veer out of your comfort zone -- it's good for you. These workshops are sure to put the spark back into your creative work. Scroll on down to read more and register soon.
~MADly, Mary Ann
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Saturday, April 21
Writing Around Town
Because it's always a popular choice, and always inspirational, we'll return to the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, one of America's top college art museums and home to Florida's oldest and most distinguished collections.
»» Our fee covers your admission to the museum, too. What a deal! Click for details
Tuesday, May 15
Creative Salon 2
Our first Salon was amazing. As one participant said, "What a fulfilling workshop this was, and what affinity we all shared through the telling of this woman's story. I find that very reassuring, in a world where 'separation', division and isolation sometimes manifest. It's nice to collaborate with intelligent and insightful women in this way." Our next Salon is inspired by The Best Buddhist Writing of 2005. Contributors include Asian masters such as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and American practitioners such as writer Natalie Goldberg and poet Gary Snyder. This book will definitely spark lively conversation.
»» Strictly limited to a small group. Only a few spaces left!
Saturday, June 2
Embodied Creativity
Most of us think of creativity as a gift: you either have it or you don’t have it. But most of the great wisdom traditions have shown us that creativity (and spirituality) can be fostered and enhanced through certain reflective practices. In this workshop, Lezlie Laws will introduce you to some of those practices. You will use breath and gentle movement to drop out of your rational mind and tap into your intuitive mind. In so doing, you will find access to authentic ways of expressing your feelings, your ideas, and your stories. Click for details
Saturday, June 9
From the Stage to the Page
Learn what you can transfer from the practice of the stage to the practice of the page. Drawing on her background in performance and flair for comedy, Playwright and Author Stacy Barton takes you on a whirlwind tour of dramatic structure, rich characters, and comic timing. With 25 years experience in telling, writing and improvising stories, Stacy brings her passion for connecting to audiences to this workshop. Click for details
Saturday, July 14
Yoga and Writing
This is
one of our most popular workshops. Join us for the next
session and experience the magic for yourself!
»» Participants should be prepared for an intense yoga and writing workout. Click
for details
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