Nomadic Wordsters
-Author & Writing Coach, Playwright, Poet, Editor-
Debra R. Sanchez
EVENTS
Check here often for news of upcoming events.
NOW BOOKING EVENTS
Contact me to schedule Book Signings, Workshops, Retreats,
Open Mic Readings & Presentations and other events.
Workshop Topics:
Writing Groups
Writing Prompts
Indie Publishing
Formatting Manuscripts
Editing Basics
Freelance Writing
Children's Books
Stage Playwriting
Writing Retreats
more by request
WEEK-END RETREATS
ONE DAY RETREATS
CUSTOM RETREATS
Getting Away to Get it Together
Retreats of varying lengths to feed your muse.
I offer retreats that are packed with a well balanced mix of:
Group activities
Individual challenges
Quiet alone time with nature
Creative writing prompts
Sharing
Bonding with other writers
Time to work on individual projects
Come prepared to work on strengthening your skills through a variety of activities that will help you with your work-in-progress and/or future writing projects.
Contact me to schedule a retreat. Now booking retreats for individuals and groups.
Experience: B.A. in communications and writing from Westminster College. I lead and attend various writing groups in the Pittsburgh area and online and host writing retreats and other events. I am also a freelance bilingual writer, translator, and editor.
Award winning body of work includes: poetry, short stories, bilingual (English/Spanish) children’s stories, fantasy, fiction, creative nonfiction, and writing guides.
I have programs available for Writing Groups, Libraries, Bookstores, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Interest Groups, Senior Living Communities, Schools, and Other Groups.
Travel Area: Approximately 200 mile radius from Pittsburgh
Willing to travel farther, if over 250, would need travel expenses paid.
Fees: Negotiable
Past Events
2019 EVENTS & APPEARANCES
June 8 through September 29 (Most Saturdays, unless otherwise scheduled)
Fresh Marketplace at New Wilmington Center
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July 20 West PA Book Festival
Mercer Area Middle/High School
545 East Butler Street, Mercer, Pennsylvania 16137
10 AM – 4 PM
August 24 Marti Park Outdoor Craft Show
Marti Park (New Wilmington, PA)
969 Phillips Road, New Castle, PA
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
September 7 Beaver County Book Fest
Irvine Park
Beaver, PA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 21 The Allegheny Regional Festival of Books
Somerset, PA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 28 Cooper Siegel Library
TBA
October 5 Meet the Authors
Sponsored by Leanna's Books & More
Shenango Valley Mall, Hermitage PA
October 13 PennWriters Area 1 Roadtrip Conference
Workshop Instructor:
Writing for Children - 2 Workshops
(1) Picture Books & Chapter Books
(2) Middle Grades & YA
Experience: B.A. in communications and writing from Westminster College. I lead and attend various writing groups in the Pittsburgh area and online and also host writing retreats and other events. I am also a freelance bilingual writer, translator, and editor.
Award winning body of work includes: poetry, short stories, bilingual (English/Spanish) children’s stories, fantasy, fiction, creative nonfiction, and writing guides.
I have programs available for Writing Groups, Libraries, Bookstores, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Interest Groups, Senior Living Communities, Schools, and Other Groups.
Travel Area: Approximately 200 mile radius from Pittsburgh
Willing to travel farther, if over 250, would need travel expenses paid.
Fees: Negotiable
2018 EVENTS & APPEARANCES
October 18 TAZ Awards Banquet
(The Author Zone Awards)
Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, PA
Panelist
October 13 PennWriters Area 1 Roadtrip Conference
Workshop Instructor:
Writing for Children
Writing for Stage
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Erie, PA 1650
October 6 Meet the Authors
Shenango Valley Mall,
3341 East State Street
Hermitage, PA 16148
Sponsored by Leana's Books & More
12:00pm
September 15 The Allegheny Regional Festival of Books
Bedford, PA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fresh Marketplace at New Wilmington Center
Most Saturdays June-August
(unless at other events listed below)
September 8 The Author Zone (TAZ) Conference
CCAC – Allegheny Campus
Workshop Instructor: Children's Books
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 25 Marti Park Outdoor Craft Show
Marti Park (New Wilmington)
969 Phillips Road, New Castle, PA
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 21 West PA Book Festival
Brandy Springs Park, Mercer PA
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE WRITING WORKSHOP -- I am hosting a Micro-Prompts workshop during the West PA Book Festival.
The mini workshop for all ages will run throughout the
day and includes a free gift for all who participate.
(NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to attend.)
July 14 OPEN MIC
With Nomadic Wordsters
Join us as we share excerpts of our work, and share your own. Sign up for a time slot at Your Book Oasis and participate by reading something you created.
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Your Book Oasis
802 Main Street, Volant, PA 16156
724-533-7323
June 2 Book Signing
Your Book Oasis
802 Main Street, Volant, PA 16156
724-533-7323
May 12 Greater Altoona Area Book Festival
Altoona Area Public Library
2017 EVENTS & APPEARANCES
November 25 - WRITE HERE WRITE NOW AUTHOR SHOWCASE
(the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Brocton, NY
1:00-4:00
October 7 - Author Event at Shenango Valley Mall
Sponsored by Leanna's Books
Saturday, October 7, 2017 . (Hermitage, PA)
September 9 - Beaver County BookFest
Irvine Park, Beaver PA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
July 29 - West PA Book Festival
Brandy Springs Park, Mercer PA
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE WRITING WORKSHOP -- I will be running a Micro-Prompts workshop during the West PA Book Festival. The mini workshop for all ages will run throughout the day and includes a free gift for all who participate.
June 22 - Mix 'n' Mingle event scheduled for Thursday June 22, 2017.
This event celebrates the kick-off to the Passages & Prose literary season. The event will be held at WQED in Pittsburgh.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 29 1:00 p.m. - Writing Success Writers Conference, Stoneboro, PA
Writers Alone, Writers Together (WORKSHOP)
Writers generally do work their craft alone. That does not mean that writers should be alone. Finding support with a good writing group can make the difference between solitary uncertainty and celebrated successes. This workshop will cover the following topics:
What are the different types of writing groups?
What do writing groups do?
How to find the right kind for your needs.
How to create your own if you can’t find one.
April 28 3:00 p.m. - Poetry Reading at Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare,
New Wilmington, PA