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For the past couple decades I’ve shared what I’ve learned about writing because I’m passionate about supporting dream-chasers of all ages and levels of expertise. One week I had three lunch offers from people who wanted to know “how to get published.” It’s not a quick and easy topic, and it’s the wrong request. What you need to know about writing for children more closely resembles a masters’ degree than a lunch chat, and if you guessed the “right” request would be about writing instead of publication, then join me on this journey. I can’t get you there, but I can shorten your learning curve.

See you soon! For those coming to Whidbey from off-island, consider taking the transit to the Mukilteo ferry and using our free Island County bus system into Langley. Contact me if you have questions. Here are your class and workshop options:

Join teachers, students, parents, and other writers in this workshop designed for writers of (almost) all ages…

 

 

One-Day Workshop April 17: “Fiction Fire for Teens (gr.7-12) and Adults”

Whether you write (or want to write) adult, middle grade, or young adult fiction (or most genres for that matter), these playful activities will provide the kindling you need to ignite new stories. Create characters with unique voices, sizzling settings, and plots that keep readers blazing through your pages. 10-4, Island Coffeehouse and Books, Langley.

After a couple decades of teaching writing to kids, I learned that my strategies work for adults as well. Seems logical, but I guess I needed all these years of practice for it to sink in. When it really hit me was after one of my school presentations in Japan last spring. A teacher rushed up to me thanking me profusely because the “inner critic” activities I did with the kids removed a block she had about her painting. In many ways, we’re all kids when it comes to our creativity. Thanks to librarian Jayanne Bixby and the Friends of the Langley Library, there’s no charge for this event…

Free Presentation April 19: “Gag Your Inner Critic!” Sponsored by Friends of the Langley Library. You say you want to write, but you don’t have time. Or you don’t have the right pen, paper, space, spouse, or parents. Or you think your writing is boring, stupid, and plain. Besides all that, writing is so much easier for everyone else than it is for you. Where did those voices come from? Don’t fight them! Let Deb help you put them to work!

3–4:30, Island Coffeehouse and Books, Langley

And if you like what you see at the free presentation above, put it all into practice at this series of classes…

Classes Mondays, 3-4:30, April 26 to May 17, Reading & Celebration, 7:00, May 22.

“Writing with Teens and Adults” Ready to Write? Teacher and published author Deb Lund facilitates this mixed-generation hands-on writing group. Come wrangle with words and the elements of story as we support each other and celebrate our successes. We’ll roll up our sleeves and write, read, and rewrite! Island Coffeehouse and Books, Langley.

 

 

It’s time… Let me help you take this step!