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Classes & Workshops... A frequent speaker at writers' conferences, community college events, and university extension programs, Susan brings her experience as a novelist, freelance writer, and manuscript editor to her WCC writing classes and workshops. She's a member of the Northwest Independent Editor's Guild, Book Publishers Northwest and is also active in Whatcom Writers and Publishers. Here's more of her bio. Current Offerings at Whatcom Community College... Summer Creative Writing Experience, Wednesdays, June 30 and July 7, 6 to 9 pm. Do you have stories you long to tell but need a creative spark to get started? Join Susan Colleen Browne for this fun and inspiring summer writing experience! We'll write in class and brainstorm together to bring your fiction or non-fiction ideas to the page, and work on several short pieces. You'll also receive tips on starting a critique group. Bring pen and paper or laptop, and discover the joys of storytelling! More class activities include:
Watch for additional WWC workshops... Facing
the Blank Page Are you rarin' to write but short on time? Join instructor Susan Colleen Browne for this fast-paced, intensive workshop for both new and experienced writers. She'll lead you through a 5-step process to transform an idea into a work-in-progress, and share brainstorming strategies and writing exercises to help you begin your manuscript. We'll also explore bestselling authors' secrets for staying inspired. You'll leave with a road map for a compelling project, plus a personalized writing plan to finish it. Bring pen and paper or laptop, and watch your story take flight! Memoir Writing Retreat Ready to begin your memoir or a collection of personal stories? Treat yourself to a winter retreat in a relaxing setting that will inspire your creativity. Guided by author Susan Colleen Browne, you'll have opportunities for brainstorming and writing exercises to craft your experiences into story form. With opportunities to share your writing, you'll also learn easy ways to enhance your storytelling and polish your work until it shines. Come with pen and paper or laptop, and leave with several short pieces that bring your memories to vivid life! A Writer's Retreat Calling writers of all skill levels! Whether you are ready to write your memoir, novel, or a collection of personal experiences, treat yourself to this relaxing getaway that will inspire your creativity. Guided by author Susan Colleen Browne, you'll explore your life through brainstorming and writing sessions, to craft your experiences into story form. With opportunities to share your writing, you'll also learn easy ways to enhance your storytelling talents and polish your work until it shines. You'll leave with drafts of several short pieces, and loads of ideas to expand into more stories. Come with pen, paper, or laptop, and memories to build on! Secrets to Self-Editing Workshop Do you want to add pizzazz to your pages by growing your self-editing skills? Join instructor Susan Colleen Browne for this hands-on workshop as you learn easy editing tips and techniques to make your stories more engaging and compelling. Bring 2 to 3 pages of your work, and be prepared for in-class writing/editing exercises. You'll leave with valuable editing tools to take your writing to the next level! Simplicity Circle Have you made a resolution to simplify your life in the New Year? Join author Susan Colleen Browne and a welcoming circle of like-minded students, to share tips and suggestions for slowing down, reducing consumption, and streamlining your lifestyle. You'll have opportunities to reconnect with what's meaningful to you, explore ways to let go of what isn't, and receive support for making changes in the New Year. You'll leave with loads of ideas and the inspiration to create your own "Simple Life." A Sample of Susan's Speaking Engagements... Susan's speaking engagements include the Emerald City Writer's Conference; Pacific Northwest Writers' Association conference; Western Washington University's Extension Programs; Highline Community College keynote; Whatcom Community College Staff Development Day; and numerous creativity programs around the region. Susan also appears at many bookstores and libraries. If you'd like to have Susan speak at your program or event, please contact her. |
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Generating new material
through freewriting and brainstorming exercises