I am a writer.  A real writer.  Of this, I have no doubt, because of WWf(a)C. 

                            - Anni Gibson

People often ask:  “What kind of writing do you DO at WWf(a)C?”  The answer is:  “ALL KINDS!”  Beginners yearn to discover the writer they hope to become.  Experienced writers bring writing projects and a desire to deepen and hone their craft.  Journalers come because they love to write in community.  All voices are welcome and respected.  And all who come to WWf(a)C say the same thing:  It’s changed their lives.  Recently one of our Radio listeners wrote to share his thoughts about writing:

I keep rediscovering that almost anything which I encounter in my life, in nature, wherever, has something to say to me if I will just sit still and look at it a while. Some insight, some help for me as I try to understand myself and others. An infinity of metaphors waiting to be noticed.  Such connections become wonderful tools to help show others what we are feeling or have come to understand.

Stay tuned to our WRITING section.  Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of WWf(a)C will be sharing her wisdom on writing and community.  Student writers will share their words.  Look over a SAMPLE CLASS AGENDA, and enjoy the insights which writing offers by using our PROMPT OF THE WEEK!

Here are Natalie Goldberg’s “rules” for fastwrites, which she says are always good to integrate into your writing practice because they “capture the energy of first thoughts”: 1. Keep the hand moving; 2. Don’t judge; 3. Don’t think; 4. Don’t get logical; 5. Don’t worry about grammar or mechanics; 6.  Go for the jugular.

Fastwrite prompts might not do anything for you, that’s okay. If you hate fastwriting, express that in your fastwrite! Write what wants to be written. The idea is to keep the creative juices flowing and allow whatever wants to—to come out.

• List 10 images you can remember from today: a co-worker’s expression, a street scene, a song you heard, a news item on the radio—anything no matter how ordinary. Find a way that these 10 items are connected; if nothing comes, create a connection. Write a paragraph explaining the connections, or a drawing which contains all 10 images, or a one page story which weaves all the images into it.
• Pay attention to serendipity, to the unexpected, to the possible connections between seemingly separate things.  At the end of a day, write a one-page account of WHAT HAPPENED; include as many concrete details as you can remember.  Then, circle possible connections…what do you notice?