Let’s kick off the Holiday Season with some fast-paced writing and short but powerful reading sessions!
Our readers and workshop leaders this year include well-known poets and prose writers, including Mary Pipher, Tommy Dean, Zedeka Poindexter, Steve Edwards, Monica Joy, JV Brummels, Kelly Madigan, Cliff Taylor, and LeeAnn Roripaugh!
The format is simple. We alternate five-minute readings with 15-minute mini writing workshops that start with a craft talk and end with a writing prompt. Five readings, four workshops, so you’ll not only leave the event inspired but you’ll have some new writing too!
After the presentations there’s time for a Q&A with writers and other participants.
Fill up your fountain pens, sharpen your pencils or charge those computers! This event is flat out fast-paced fun!
New this year! An in-house watch party at Larksong Writers Place! Watch and write together at Larksong, then stay for a pizza party after! It's a Holiday PARTY afterall. Register separately under "On-site Events" for the watch party.
Schedule:
10 am CST - Introductions by Karen Gettert Shoemaker
10:05 am CST - Reading by JV Brummels
10:10 am CST - Mini writing workshop with Tommy Dean
10:25 am CST - Reading by Monica Joy
10:30 am CST - Mini writing workshop with Kelly Madigan
10:45 am CST - Reading by Mary Pipher
10:50 am CST - Mini writing workshop with Steve Edwards
11:05 am CST - Reading by Cliff Taylor
11:10 am CST - Mini writing workshop with Zedeka Poindexter
11: 25 am CST - Reading by LeeAnn Roripaugh
11:30 am CST - Q&A with Presenters
New this year! An in-house watch party at Larksong Writers Place! Watch and write together at Larksong, then stay for a pizza party after! It's a Holiday PARTY afterall. Register separately for the the watch party.
Reviews from previous year’s events:
“I loved everything about the workshop... A wonderful experience. Thank you.”
“The structure and format were seamless. Timing was on point!”
“I loved how organized it was, how you orchestrated the schedule to have readings juxtaposed with exercises!”
“I like seeing all the faces who loved writing; and I liked hearing from the authors.”
“Liked both the prompts and the poetry readings.”
“I loved the braiding of readings and short writing prompts.”
“I enjoyed all of it. The exercise focused on character development is something I need in my current writing, so thanks.”
“Loved the warmth and generosity and wisdom of the readers / prompters.”
“I loved hearing the readings, and the writing prompts! The whole thing was wonderful!”
“The quality of readings and workshops was fabulous and loved interspersing readings with workshops.”
“Prompts were unusual and thought-provoking. Poets varied and excellent. Schedule worked perfectly. Looking forward to next year!”