Resource person: Maya Ethier

Location: Glebe CC Board Room (Glebe Community Centre) | 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K2

Description:

Though we are inundated by digital information in the modern world, we seem increasingly removed from the joy of inspired writing. Our appetite for excellent reading has not changed; our hunger to write and reach an audience has not diminished. So why the collective ennui and inaction?

We need refuge from the splintering effect of social media and technology. Most of all we need to follow our creative urges and not be swallowed by collective thinking. (We did not get Taylor Swift tickets, and we are fine with that).

*Each participant will receive a copy of Larry's new book.

This writing workshop has three goals:

1. To overcome inertia, procrastination, and the collective ennui of our times in awakening or rekindling individual passion for creative written expression. (We are not cheap factory knock off brands; we are Paris originals).
2. To carve out a space, a mood, a discipline and invoke the power of habit to move from writing intention to the ongoing actions of a writer.
3. To create—however modestly at first and beginning with our workshop group—a writing community. Though we tend to fancy writers as lonely, impoverished, sullen cranks without social skills, writers desire the company of other writers as much as they crave J.K. Rowling’ s extensive readership (okay, so bit of an exaggeration, but for dramatic purpose).
We, who write about the world, do so best while participating in it. We are social, writing is social, and creativity can flourish into that sweet spot in the community of a motivated and supportive group.

Available spots: 4

Price: $125.00 Taxes not included

Required age: Over 18 years old as of 12/31/2024

Notes: If you are at all unwell, please do not attend GNAG activities. in the interest of protecting the health of the other participants and staff. Refunds, Credits and Transfers Notification required: Program/Class/Workshop requires at least 1 week's notice in advance of the start date and time. PA Day/camp requires at least 2 weeks' notice in advance of the start date and time. 1. Within notification period: Refund with 7% admin fee or credit on GNAG account with no fee. 2. Less than notification period: Refunds or credits on GNAG account will not be issued. 3. Change your mind? Notify us first! We can help. A transfer requires the same period of notification. Pro-rated refunds will be given with a medical certificate should a refund be approved. Emilie’s classes, memberships for indoor playground, school walkovers, PA Day programs, pottery studio and fitness memberships and tickets are NON- REFUNDABLE. There will be no refunds for tickets to our events. There will be no refunds after the program mid-point. Please send a detailed email to info@gnag.ca or call us at 613-233-8713 if you would like a refund.

Prerequisites: None

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