Creative Writing with Shelby Wardlaw
Practical four-week creative writing course focusing on storytelling craft, with craft talks, mentor texts, free writing prompts, and peer sharing to mine memories, overcome blocks, and build complex believable characters.
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Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.
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Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
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Hands on studio led art workshop with Sara Bell of Red House Studios and Gallery at Quietude in Black Mountain, exploring gallery affiliated techniques in an intimate small group.
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