christinewalker.net ~ writing workshops
HANDS-ON WRITING WORKSHOPS
The hands-on workshops originally scheduled for Fall 2012 have been postphoned.
If you'd like to be notified of the new workshop schedule, please contact Christine Walker.
For course descriptions go to Workshops ~ Hands-on Writing Workshops on the Read to Write Books blog.
INVENTING CHARACTERS (see description)
SETTING THE SCENE (see description)
BUILDING STORY (see description)
TESTIMONIALS
Comments from participants in the 2010 Read to Write Books workshop
“If you love to read, now, you’ll love to read even more after understanding the framing and foundation of a great novel.” Kat Depuydt
“A great opportunity to have smartly led discussions about the craft techniques used in both classic and contemporary fiction.” Bailey Malone
“It has been a fun, motivating, and very worthwhile experience. What a joy it was to join with others–who either love to write or were and are avid readers–and hear the many different viewpoints. That alone was incredibly refreshing.” Kelly Shaw
“[Christine], herself a writer and painter, guided us through a very well-prepared and enjoyable experience of taking a focused look at the craft of writing. I enjoyed the selection of books and found the other participants stimulating and enjoyed their company.” Ann Levin
“If you are looking to buttress and expand the elements of craft in writing fiction, this class presents each element in a very integrated way. In the event that you are a good writer and would like to improve your understanding of the elements of the actual craft of writing, this is a great course. Christine has modeled it on her MFA in Creative Writing and it packs that kind of intellectual punch.” Lee Stein
“A mini MFA course!” Marlene Cullen
“Chris is an insightful, engaging teacher with great taste in literature.” Mary Luddy
University Seminars
“Christine is a natural teacher with such a clear and gentle manner.”
Gillian Parker, PhD – Philosophy Professor, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park CA
Adult Continuing Education
"Christine is extremely talented and is a true educator.”
Denise Rosendahl – Director, Life Learning Center, Santa Rosa, CA
Writing Classes for Women in Jail
“Christine really knows how to bring out the creative soul in each student. She has the magic touch to get the women motivated in a completely different way than any other class they would take.”
Karen Whissen – Director, Sonoma County Library Literacy Program, CA
Workshops
“Your curriculum and presentation were great and I feel inspired.”
“One gem I pulled from your class on Saturday is to believe in your work. That you care and are passionate about what you do and wish to share is evident.”
“I loved your workshop. I walked away from it, for the first time feeling like a writer.”
Workshop participants, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA