Writing the Scary Stuff
Free Event (Part of June in Jackson Heights)
Leader: Richard Jeffrey Newman
All writers face the problem of writing about what scares them. It might be frightening because it is embarrassing or shameful, because it feels too personal, because it might offend loved ones. It might be frightening because it violates religious or other moral/ethical taboos, because it humanizes or makes comprehensible that which many believe should remain beyond comprehension, because it gives voice to people or ideas that have been silenced. Whatever the source of the fear, we should not allow it to dictate what we can and cannot write. In this workshop, we will practice some strategies for dealing with material that frightens us.
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When
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Sat Jun 19 3pm – 6pm |
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Where
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The Renaissance Charter School , 35-59 81st St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372 – map |
Ack! Eva, I accidentally deleted your comment. Please feel free to repost! Sorry!
RJN–are you teaching anything in late July or August?
As of now, no. Hopefully, I will be doing not much other than writing. (Famous last words!)
Maybe coffee then? I’ll be in NYC in late July or early August and would love to meet you.
Do we have each other’s contact info besides email? I will send you mine; send me yours.