Wallkill Valley Writers
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Sunday, 23 November 2008 12:42
We write in a safe, respectful environment where writing can develop as your art. Writers are invited to:
  • Write in response to exercises provided during workshop
  • Read to each other what we have written, when we choose to do so
  • Respond to one another’s writing emphasizing what is strong and what we remember
  • Trust and appreciate our unique voices and strengths as writers
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We meet together for three hours. During that time, there are two writing, reading and response periods with a break for refreshments.

Workshop meetings begin with a free-write so that we transition from the busy-ness of daily life and open ourselves to the flow of words.

We write in response to prompts provided by the workshop leader. Each writer is invited to read newly composed work. You may read or not as seems preferable. There is no pressure. We listen deeply to one another and respond by indicating what we remember, what stays with us. We do not critique brand new writing.

Through reading, listening deeply and responding honestly, we create a community of writers who learn from one another. Writing in the company of male and female writers of all genres, levels of experience, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic status,  sexual orientations, and belief or non-belief systems creates an experience that enriches and deepens our understanding of human nature.  As a result, we grow as writers.

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