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Appearances and Workshops
Sept./Oct -- Writing Workshops at Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. Register with Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation, 719-689-3514 "Everyone has a story to tell, whether it's fiction or nonfiction, a short story, or full length book," Sumner says. Her goal is to, "Help participants flush out their story, one word at a time." Workshops will offer help developing a plot with interesting characters, telling dialogue and vivid description. "Learn in a fun, supportive class how to create conflict, tension, twists and turns that will leave the reader wanting more. Writing exercises to kickstart creativity, plus feedback, are part of each workshop. Handouts will be available too. All levels of writing experience welcome. Classes set for Sept, 19 and 26, October 3rd and the last session on Oct. 10 is all about getting published. Class time is 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. (The Aspen Mine Center Cafe is open for lunch or coffee breaks.) Contact Parks & Rec to register: 719-689-3514. Questions for Sandi, click on Email. March 8 -- Sandi spoke in Cripple Creek, Colorado to the Second Sunday Scribes, about being a writer and published author. April 25th, 2nd Annual "9 Writers Reading" at Florissant Library in Colorado, with members of Writing Above The Clouds participating, like Author Sandi Sumner. June 17 -- Sandi returns to South Lake Tahoe to give a presentation to the Soroptimist International. 2008 -- Another active year for Sandi, included giving talks, attending and giving writing workshops, giving readings, and working on final edits of her nonfiction book titled, "Women on Top - of Denali", continuing to work on a mystery series titled, "No Tell Motel", and a fiction work about adoption, a subject close to her heart. She also participated in a panel at Left Coast Crime in Denver, Colorado, flew home to Alaska to sign books and give a writing workshop at the Ninety-Nines International Conference in Anchorage in August. A busy year, a special year to be able to return to the place she loves best, Alaska. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Feedback comments from Sandi's writing workshops in 2007, 2008 and 2009: * I was so inspired by Sandi's workshops, I finally started writing my novel that I put off starting for years and years! * The class was well organized and your (Sandi) energy and enthusiasm for writing was contagious! * Commenting on the session about how to get published, this participant said: "Perfect - succinct!" * It was fantastic! I learned so much -- now I just have to process all of it. I am inspired to get started now! * The handouts were very helpful. I can always refer to them. * The writing exercises got my creative juices going! * Great program, Sandi. Good "hands on" exercises. * Took me out of my comfort zone. * Like that we have plenty of time to share our writing. * Handouts are very helpful. * Class is lively; thought provoking. * This is a great class. * Once again, the workshop time went too fast, a sure sign for me that you maintained my interest and taught me well. * Good even voice (Sumner)-- makes class fun and exciting -- no judgments -- open to ideas. * Very professional. * Class meets my expectations. I LOVE IT! "Nothing is worth more than this day." -----Johann von Goethe |
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