I've been accepted for the POETRY workshop at the Hurston/Wright 3 Day Writers' Workshop beginning on Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2009. at Howard University, Washington, DC! This is my third time being accepted but I wasn't able to attend until this year. I have paraphrased what the Foundation has to say about the Workshop below.
I will be working with a master teacher who has been where I am and knows first hand the challenges writers face. Each class is instructed by a professional who not only knows about writing, but how to teach writing. Whether published or unpublished I will be provided with peer review, instructor feedback, and a community of writers in which to share ideas and solutions.
I will receive a fresh set of unbiased opinions, analytical questions, suggestions, and key insights that I may not receive elsewhere. I will be provided with fast feedback that can help me increase my chances of producing a winning manuscript.
My workshop leader will use his or her hard-earned knowledge to instruct, guide and gently lead me to develop the story I want to tell. Most importantly my instructor and peers will draw out of me what I already have in my heart, but have not given myself permission to explore, until now.
Yaaaaay!!!!!
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This sound delicious, Nyota! Congrats.
What exciting news! I can't wait to hear the results. Congratulations.
congrats!!
That's great news. Congrats!
It is a blessing that you are able to go this time. This means that now is "the time" for you to go.
This sounds like a fabulous opportunity for you! Have a wonderful time!
I knew that you are "special." Learn and enjoy.
WAY------2-------GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy!
good for you!
Whooooooo hoooooo, C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S _____ I WISH YOU A MOST ENJOYABLE LEARNING EXPERIANCE.
Congrats. I'm glad you'll be able to attend.
congrats
Congratulations !!
That is SO Cool !!
Yes, I'm a bit envious. :-)
Good know, get most out of it...
That's a great opportunity! Enjoy every moment. And please share your impressions with us...
Congrats!
Congratulations. Sounds like something you would treasure forever. I am sure you will teach me. :)
thanks everyone! I will certainly let you know how things go after I return. July seems so far away right now.
This is so cool! Congrats dear friend.
Congratulations! Have a wonderful time!
Way to go! I was accepted by the Humber School (Toronto Ontario, Canada) three years ago based on my project proposal to write about my experiences as an over the road trucker. However, I first needed to pass my CDL test, which didn't happen until months later, plus I couldn't afford the correspondence course tuition. I wasn't eligible for financial aid either, because I am not a Canadian citizen.
It's always exciting when you get accepted to workshops and are able to work with people. I hope you have a great time!
I'm thrilled for you. I hope there's a book or three of yours that gets just the attention needed for the next level of development, too.
Wonderful opportunity to come to a wonderful institution in a wonderful town!!!Have you been here before -- maybe you will find time outside of networking to meet for sighseeing/dinner/anything not subject related.
Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright? I love them both.
Absorb my friend. Open your writer's heart to learn from the best.
These great prose writers were masters at story. I must confess that I don't know of their poetry efforts.
I look forward to to your sharing what you got out of the workshop.