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-Author & Writing Coach, Playwright, Poet, Editor-
Debra R. Sanchez
Photo Gallery
Here are some photos from past events.
Spring 2015 Writers' Retreat
Our recent retreat was a great success.
![]() Reading flash assignmentPart of the retreat experience is participating in writing prompts and sharing spontaneous tales. | ![]() Seasons and ReasonsIf you are able to go on a retreat at the same location in different seasons, the experience is enhanced. Alone time with nature is an important part of a retreat. | ![]() WildlifeWhen you are quiet in nature, it comes to you. |
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![]() Sharing and CaringWriting, reading, and bonding with new writer friends are all vital parts of a retreat. | ![]() Trees Can Be for ClimbingYou may find yourself tempted to find a good climbing tree...like this one. Let your inner child smile on your muse. If you don't want to climb, you should at least embrace a tree, breathe in its essence, and release your imagination. | ![]() Watch and RippleObserve the way the ripples of water travel and react to their environment. Let your words ripple and and react to your environment. |
![]() Sheep Are People, TooOK, sheep aren't really like people, but if you have a chance to watch how they behave, you might find some similarities that might help you develop your writing. |
NaNoWriMo Write-In 2013 & 2014
Ready...Set...WRITE! From November 1st through the 30th each year writers attempt to complete a 50,000 word novel. There are other challenges, too. NaPlWriMo participants pen a full-length play. Some write 30 picture books, or 30 flash fiction pieces. All that matters is that writers WRITE!
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Fall Retreat 2014
A season of transition can open the writer's heart and mind as it feeds the muse.
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Open-Mic Events 2013 & 2014
![]() Open Mic September 2013Almost a full house | ![]() September 2014Slight variation in seating arrangment | ![]() September 2014From the reader's point of view |
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![]() SAM_0873.JPGThe workshop presenters were interesting and kept the attention of those in attendance. | ![]() WritersSome of the readers who participated |
Micro-Con 2013 & 2014
![]() Something for EveryoneThis conference was so well attended that we had to squeeze in borrowed chairs for some of the workshops. | ![]() Excellent InstructorsWorkshop instructors were well prepared with handouts and interesting, interactive presentations. | ![]() VarietySmaller groups were able to engage in captivating interaction. |
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![]() Listening and LearningA variety of workshops kept everyone's attention. | ![]() InterestedThe workshop presenters were interesting and kept the attention of those in attendance. | ![]() Book TableSome of the books for sale, written by workshop instructors. |
![]() Book TableMore of the books by some of the workshop instructors. | ![]() Where's that class?Good signs are vital to help people find their classrooms. | ![]() TeamworkWorking together in a playwriting workshop. |
![]() Hats Off 2014A writer wears many hats. This instructor explains. | ![]() Speak Up 2014Some workshops were presentations. Some were more hands-on. In this one, the instructor emphasized the importance of public speaking and self-promotion. | ![]() Instructors 2014These are some of the instructors who came from several counties to share their expertise. |
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