CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

To register for the workshops below, send a check to Sara Wiseman, 4742 Liberty S #333, Salem, OR 97302. Space is limited and workshops fill fast; please email me to confirm space is still available before mailing your check.

HOW TO USE YOUR JOURNAL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

We’ll work with a variety of techniques, including manifesting, autowriting and tools for creativity enhancing, plus music and meditation. Suitable for writers of all levels, plus non-writers who want to journal, artists and other creative beings. Date, time and location for next session to be decided. Cost: $30. Space is limited. Pre-registration required to sara@sarawiseman.com.

WRITING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

“Writing with the Muse I and II made me look at my creativity in a whole new way. Great insights and writing exercises—and great company. These classes are a terrific opportunity to tap into Salem’s artistic community.”
— Shannon Riggs, author, Not In Room 2004 and Finalist for the 2007 Oregon Book Awards.  

“I have taken numerous Writing with the Muse classes, and have truly enjoyed them. Every class increases my focus and creativity—I have learned a tremendous amount regarding fiction writing. Class sizes are small, allowing feedback and discussion, and I highly recommend them.”
— Dawn Sisk

Writing with the Muse II, III and beyond.
Wednesday, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
4-week sessions starts May 7
$60
Location: Red Letter Vocal Studio, Salem
Class size is limited!
If you’ve taken Writing with the Muse I, come join us for more fun, intuition and exercises that will unleash your creative voice.

How to Market Your Writing
Two-session class, June 11 and June 25
6:00–8:15 p.m.
This 2-session workshop will teach you the step-by-step process to marketing your fiction, including determining your market, researching your competition, locating and attracting an agent, where to send materials, how to package/brand your materials, and much more. Sessions are spaced two weeks apart to allow for time to get your materials prepared. You will end up with everything you need to start sending out your fiction work.
$60

How to Write a Novel
Two-session class, June 4 and June 18
6:00–8:15 p.m.
This 2-session workshop will teach you everything you need to begin writing a novel: synopsis, plot, characters, character arcs, and a complete plot structure that you can follow as you work, plus how to create scenes that move. This is an introductory course to get you started, or to keep you going.
$60

How to Write a Short Stor;y
Two-session class, July 9 and 23
6:00–8:15 p.m.
Learn basics on how to structure a memorably short story of five to ten pages, including theme, underlying meaning, imagery, symbolism, dialogue, time sequencing and more. You will write a short story during this class.
$60

How to Write a Non-Fiction Book
Two-session class, July 16 and 30
6:00–8:15 p.m.
Learn how to outline and structure a non-fiction book, how to use anecdote, research, personal point of view, chaptering, and other methods. This class should be followed by How to Write a Book Proposal, which will be offered in the fall.
$60

How to Write a Book Proposal
Two-session class, TBD Fall 2008
This 2-session workshop will teach you the step-by-step process of creating a book proposal for your non-fiction project, including defining your project, researching your competition, determining your market, creating a marketing strategy, researching an agent and more. Two 2-hour sessions are spaced two weeks apart to allow for time to get your materials prepared.
$60

One-on-One Coaching
$45 hour, in person or via phone or email. I will help you resolve any issues you have about writing or the creative process, using a variety of tools.

YOGA

Dr. Steve Koc teaches Kundalini Yoga with Sound Therapy every Sunday. Poses, meditations, mantras, mudras and… the Gong. Sometimes with special guest Bob Brevort on Asian flute and didgeridoo. Bring mat or blanket. 9:00–10:15 a.m., RJ Dance Studio, 317 Court St. NE, Salem, starting April 6. $10 drop-in.