I WRITE; THEREFORE, I AM

I WRITE; THEREFORE, I AM

A Creative Writing Workshop

Beatriz Badikian-Gartler, Ph.D.

    This workshop is designed for the beginning writer as well as the more experienced author.  We will begin each session with a series of exercises to open up our minds and cajole memories or ideas that can serve us as springboards for essays or stories.  Free writing with prompts, making lists, using photos or pictures, how to find an original subject, organizing an essay or short story, how to create or depict a character, using dialogue, how to start and how to end an essay or story, and many other techniques and subjects will be discussed and practiced during our sessions. 

    Reading and learning from published writers is another important component of our workshops.  We learn to read like a writer; in other words, to learn how to write from others who do it well.  Critiques of participants’ works are an essential element of our workshops.  However, you are not obligated to bring your writing to be workshopped.  It is totally up to you.  Homework is also provided as well to stimulate creation and keep you writing during the off-week.  This is also not mandatory.  All genres are accepted. 

    Join us for an exciting, instruction-filled, practical workshop to develop your creative life or to continue your artistic life in an encouraging, positive atmosphere.

Frequency: every other Monday – 7-9 pm / starting September 9

Duration: 8 sessions

Cost: $20/hour

Location: 1867 N. Bissell – plenty of free parking or one block from the Brown Line or three blocks from the Red Line

Maximum enrollment: 8

For more information: email me at bgartler@yahoo.com

To take a look at my work go to my website: www.bbgartler.com  or check out my blog: www.gartlerwritingstudio.blogspot.com.

To reserve a spot send a deposit of $100.00 or the entire amount to my home address, Chicago, 60614.

            TAKE A CHANCE AND FIRE UP YOUR CREATIVITY!  JOIN US THIS SEPTEMBER.