The Friends of the Altadena Library present a free workshop entitled "Igniting Your Writing-How to Begin" by best-selling author, Dorothy Randall Gray. Gray, a nationally acclaimed writing workshop leader and motivational speaker, has captivated television, radio and university audiences throughout the U. S. and abroad. Both new and seasoned writers will gain much from her inspired teachings in this stimulating participatory workshop.
Learn how to capture the experiences of your life and effectively commit them to paper. Get the tools you need to get started and keep on going. Igniting Your Writing: How to Begin will show you how to use inspiring thoughts to turn simple ideas into sensational stories, memoir, poems and more. It will help you discover infinite sources of creativity and transform ordinary experiences into extraordinary writing. You will learn how to identify the power points in your work and finish what you start. This workshop utilizes evocative exercises, storytelling, music, stimulating feedback, handouts and professional perspectives to inform, enlighten and inspire.
When: Saturday, January 9 @ 2 pm
Where: Altadena Library
600 East Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
Information: 626-798-0833; www.altadenalibrary.org
Cost: Free
Bio:
Dorothy Randall Gray is a best-selling author of Soul Between The Lines: Freeing Your Creative Spirit Through Writing (Avon/HarperCollins) as well as poetry, fiction and non-fiction books Muse Blues, Family,
Creative Rituals for Daily Living, Woman, The Passion Collection and a new novel, Tamarinda. For over fifteen years she has facilitated creative writing, self-improvement and healing workshops throughout the
United States and abroad. Her writings have been featured on television, radio and theater, at cultural, health and educational institutions.
Learn how to capture the experiences of your life and effectively commit them to paper. Get the tools you need to get started and keep on going. Igniting Your Writing: How to Begin will show you how to use inspiring thoughts to turn simple ideas into sensational stories, memoir, poems and more. It will help you discover infinite sources of creativity and transform ordinary experiences into extraordinary writing. You will learn how to identify the power points in your work and finish what you start. This workshop utilizes evocative exercises, storytelling, music, stimulating feedback, handouts and professional perspectives to inform, enlighten and inspire.
When: Saturday, January 9 @ 2 pm
Where: Altadena Library
600 East Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
Information: 626-798-0833; www.altadenalibrary.org
Cost: Free
Bio:
Dorothy Randall Gray is a best-selling author of Soul Between The Lines: Freeing Your Creative Spirit Through Writing (Avon/HarperCollins) as well as poetry, fiction and non-fiction books Muse Blues, Family,
Creative Rituals for Daily Living, Woman, The Passion Collection and a new novel, Tamarinda. For over fifteen years she has facilitated creative writing, self-improvement and healing workshops throughout the
United States and abroad. Her writings have been featured on television, radio and theater, at cultural, health and educational institutions.
Dorothy is a former Poet-in-Residence at Hunter College, National Public Radio commentator, and columnist for NiaOnline. A motivational speaker, writing and certified life coach she is presently a board member of the International Women's Writing Guild, and executive director of the Heartland Institute for Transformation. DRGheartland@aol.com
