Writingworkshop psm ms

LoveWordsWrite

The best way to

become a writer:

WRITE

"Becoming a writer is about becoming conscious. When you're conscious and writing from a place of insight and simplicity and real caring about the truth, you have the ability to throw the lights on for your reader. He or she will recognize his or her life and truth in what you say, in the pictures you have painted, and this decreases the terrible sense of isolation that we have all had too much of."– Anne Lamott

Getting comfortable with writing means one thing:

Kill Your Internal Editor

Write Every Day

“Morning Pages”

Telling A Story

Critical Story Points

• Beginning, Middle, End• Keep It Simple• Leave Out What Doesn’t Matter

Your Story

- Your story is just ONE person’s truth

- Often the sharp edges are worn down

- Honesty in personal writing is often slightly different than truth

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.        – Brene Brown from her book                 The Gifts of Imperfection

Head vs. Heart and Gut

• That which is true is the most universal

• Even painful truths can be beautiful

• When you write from the heart, your story becomes both beautiful and universal.

• Let go of fear and write your truth

Free Write

Say More

Use Less Words

Six Word Story

For sale: baby shoes, never worn.- Ernest Hemingway

25 Word Story

After the Funeral

He curled up in their bed, clutchingher nightgown to his face until he could sleep, willing her there with every breath.

- Lydia Green

Bio

Tell your story in 50 words or less.

Blogging vs.

Other Writing

Intimate relationship between blogger and reader.

The delicate dance between blogger and reader is one full of joy, resonance, and often love.Be brave.Use the critics, instead of letting them silence you.