From August 31 -- September 5, 2008, I will lead a writing
workshop at Esalen Institute, in Big Sur, California. Please come!

Starting early in 2008, you register online with Esalen Institute at

http://www.esalen.org/

This is the catalog description from my previous workshop at Esalen:

Writing with Passion

A week of writing about what matters to you most -- writing for healing,
writing with honesty and humor -- writing that makes people excited to read what you've written.

Suitable for writers at any level of proficiency and professionalism (from beginner to advanced),
the week will include daily exercises (to gently access memories and emotions, to develop and express interesting ideas) as well as time for sharing ideas with other group members, and time for quiet reflection and private work. Each writer's desires for group support and/or individual privacy will be respected.

My creative philosophy combines some Jung, some co-counseling, some Christianity and Buddhism,
lots of feminism, a bit of exercise, graduate degrees, and my love of oceans, animals and food.
A desperate childhood, a misspent youth, good books and great teachers have helped me write well.
I like to share what I've learnt in an atmosphere of fun and trust. Some of what we do will be highly structured,
but my goal is to help you find your own best words to express your truest meaning.

A professional manuscript evaluator, I will give detailed, written, individual critiques and encouragement of your work as well as general guidance on writing (and publishing).
Let's share our minds and hearts through reading and writing.

FREELANCE WORK

I am sometimes available for freelance editing or manuscript critiques.
Feel free to email me about your project. Contact me.