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Journey to Ourselves: An Intentional Space for Writing Life Stories
A Five-week Writing Course facilitated by Dianah Smith
Writing about our lives is a journey of healing and reclamation. Through honest exploration, we will find many stories worth telling and in the telling, we will begin to heal old wounds, recognize our resiliency, and celebrate our survival.
This course will consist of in-class writing activities and weekly homework assignments.
Participants will:
• Learn how to give and receive constructive feedback
• Explore their authentic voice
• Learn how to write through trauma
• Build confidence through writing meaningful stories
Participation in this course is ideal for those who are: committed to a regular writing practice, open to giving and receiving constructive feedback, open to hearing the work of others, and to sharing their own work.
What is an intentional space?
An intentional space is a community created for a specific purpose.
Why create an intentional writing space?
An intentional writing space recognizes the vulnerability and risk taking that comes with writing honestly about our lives and provides a nurturing and supportive environment.
How to Register:
This is a five-week pre-screened course. Enrolment is limited to ten participants. To register or inquire please email: dianah_smith@hotmail.com
Dates: MONDAYS in November 15, 29, December 6, 13, & 20, 2010
Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
Location: Bloor St. West & Dovercourt. Please contact Dianah to discuss accessibility needs.
About the Instructor:
Dianah Smith is a writer, teacher, curator and arts educator based in Toronto. She is the founder of ‘A’ is for Orange - a reading series featuring queer Caribbean emerging writers now in its fifth successful year of programming.
More info: www.dianahsmith.com
