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writing parenthood – one-day workshop

March 8, 2010 / Kate /

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes for Zoë. I think she had a wonderful birthday (and she’s very excited about the new wagon from her grandparents!)

I wanted to let you know about my upcoming Writing Parenthood class at The Loft — it’s a super-condensed version of Mother Words (and dads are welcome, too!)

Here are the details:

Writing Parenthood – One-day Workshop

Saturday, March 20 – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Loft Literary Center, Open Book, Minneapolis

Parenthood offers endless fodder for writing. In this one-day class you’ll learn how to capture your funny and heartbreaking parenting anecdotes on paper and bring them to life with sensory details and strong characters. In addition to in-class writing, we will spend time discussing how and where to pitch your parenthood stories and how to fit writing into your busy life. You will leave the workshop with a start on two essays and a page of exercises to try at home.

To register, please visit The Loft. Please contact me with questions.

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Kate

I have been teaching creative writing for almost twenty years. Reading about other women’s lives and experiences has expanded my world. To be able to walk in someone else’s shoes, whether it’s for a moment or an hour or a few days, is an incredible gift, providing me with insight into the human experience. It takes courage to write your truths, especially if it doesn’t seem as though anyone cares, as though anyone is listening. Let me tell you: your stories matter, I’m listening, and I’m here to help you find the heart of those truths, to get them down on the page, to craft them, and to send them out into the world. Together, we will change the world, one story at a time.

4 Comments

  1. KrisQC on March 9, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Hi Kate — trying this again..
    what an excellent teacher you are! I had hoped to attend this class, but kids' basketball and dance have taken over the weekend. I am still plugging away at my writing… some days go better than others! I so enjoyed your class this past summer.
    ~Kris C.



  2. From the Kitchen on March 9, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Hello Kate: I just came came across your blog on Elizabeth A's site. What a good idea. My children are grown up now but I very much enjoyed capturing their stories as they were doing that growing up.

    I look forward to nostalgically reading more of your entries.

    Best,
    Bonnie



  3. kate hopper on March 10, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Kris, thank you so much. I'm so glad you're writing, and I know we'll meet in person some day!

    From the Kitchen, thanks for stopping by. I'm heading over to check out your blog right now!



  4. From the Kitchen on March 10, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Kate: Thanks for stopping by. I was blessed with two healthy children. I cannot, however, bask in that blessing without wanting to help children who are not so healthy. I wish I could do more.

    "See" you soon.

    Best,
    Bonnie