Creative License — Writing Bootcamp for Queers (Oct 26)

I’m helping get the word out for Anna Camilleri, who will be visiting us from Toronto in October. If you don’t already know who she is, check out her website — she’s just the most remarkable queer femme with some astonishing writing chops. No, I don’t mean lamb chops. Scroll down past the image and the writeup, and hit the “more” tag for all the cool things folks are saying about how teacheriffic she is.

http://www.annacamilleri.com/bio.html

Registrations are on sale now.

CREATIVE LICENSE:

Writing Bootcamp for Queers | Vancouver

a day-long workshop intensive with Anna Camilleri

Sunday October 26, 11am-5pm (w/ a 45 minute lunch break)

Do you want to write but are having trouble breaking through the “noise”?

The initial stage of writing can be frustrating and lonely, and just the mention of the “first-draft” may inspire a litany of Bs: blank, blocked, and bland. Creative License is a one-day intensive workshop for all queer writers: beginning, experienced, and stalled.

Designed to offer participants tools for entering writing with curiosity, Creative License is based in a series of directed writing practices in a supportive group setting. The emphasis is on generating new writings, mining our imaginations, experimenting with voice and form, and working with story elements for fiction and creative non-fiction.

Arrive with an open mind and leave with a stack of new writing.

The Details
$65 (non-refundable) fee includes materials
Sunday October 26, 2008 | 11am-5pm | wheelchair accessible | max 15 participants
Registration and pre-payment at Little Sister’s, 1238 Davie Street, #604-669-1753
Location: The Roundhouse, Room A, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

Please direct inquiries to Anna Camilleri at reddressproductions@gmail.com

What Students Have Said
(Direct quotes taken from evaluation forms, which is why they’re anonymous.)

“Anna has a wealth of experience, which she shared with clarity and generosity.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“I learned so much about the writing process, and ways to develop and distill my stories.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“Anna is a warm and relaxed facilitator, making the process of participation a pleasure.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“I’ve gained many valuable strategies and approaches; my Blue Shoes notebook has provided me with several pieces to re-visit an craft.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“I enjoyed the combination of writing practices, partner and group work, and notes/insights/discussion. Excellent balance.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“The exercises Anna developed and guided us through were imaginative and challenging, and she went into great depth in terms of defining memoir and the entire creative process.”
—Participant, Blue Shoes: 6-week Memoir Writing Workshop

“Anna led us through practices that gave us concrete tools to access our stories . . . couldn’t have been better.”
—Participant, Creative License: Writing Bootcamp for Queers (one-day intensive)

“Anna created a very comfortable space for all. I chose the workshop because of Anna’s experience as a writer and artist, and because she works in an anti-oppression framework.”
—Participant, Creative License: Writing Bootcamp for Queers (one-day intensive)

“Anna encouraged participation but didn’t pressure us either. Great balance.”
—Participant, Creative License: Writing Bootcamp for Queers (one-day intensive)

“I found this workshop extremely helpful in opening up my writing practice. It was playful and fun, and took the pressure off of writing.”
—Participant, Creative License: Writing Bootcamp for Queers (one-day intensive)

“It was amazing—great variety of exercises, group work, and writing structures.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“I learned tones of stuff I didn’t know and will retain it because of the way it was taught.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“Anna was always prepared—we never did the same thing twice, and she was generous with comments and created a comfortable space.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“Anna knew the material really well, and she also addressed questions that came up in the group in a thoughtful and knowledgeable way.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“I like the diverse exercises/practices; made it possible to write and learn without simplifying.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“As an established writer, Anna brings her gifts and experience to the course.”
—Participant, Creative License:  4-week Writing Workshop

“I found the course well-structured, coherent and fun. Anna ran it with authority, respect, and compassion.”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“From idea to publication, Anna covered it all.”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“Thorough, current, and useful!”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“Very in-depth, and creatively presented.”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“The content was very focused, excellent hands-on activities, useful discussion about publishing industry.”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“Provided practical information and activities that an emerging/beginning writer wouldn’t know to consider.”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“Comprehensive—covered everything from defining concept, to calls for submissions, contracts, publishers, press . . .”
— Participant, Anthology Incubator: From Pitch to Print

“To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect of the course . . . I’ve gained both inspiration and practical tools for helping my practice along.”
— Participant, A Road Map to Art Making for the Independent Working Class Artist

“The course was more workshop/lab than a lecture. Anna made sure that everyone had opportunities to speak/ask/present.”
— Participant, A Road Map to Art Making for the Independent Working Class Artist

“Excellent handouts, heaps of information, inventive activities. I’ve gained many new tools for moving forward as an artist.”
— Participant, A Road Map to Art Making for the Independent Working Class Artist