Posts Tagged ‘writing exercises’

Warm Welcome at Kenosha Writers’ Guild

It was a delightful group of writers — nearly 20 strong — who welcomed me to the Kenosha Writers’ Guild regular meeting last night We shared a bit of our writing backgrounds (some really exciting projects afoot among those in the group!) and then dropped into a few writing exercises a la “Write ’til You’re Blue in the Face.” I was more than impressed with the energy of this all-volunteer group as well as the wide range of writing interests of its the members. I left (albeit reluctantly) with a copy of Straylight Literary Arts Magazine (Thanks, Jan!) and a strong wish I lived a little closer so I could make it to more of the group’s meetings.

Many thanks to Jen, Lisa and Jenny, and all the other writers for their enthusiastic participation. Kenosha has a rare and wonderful gem in this organization!

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UWM 8th Annual Spring Writers’ Festival

Mar. 5 – 7

Milwaukee area writers shake those winter doldrums and jumpstart or re-start their writing. Presenters with RedBird-RedOak connections include Katy J Vopal, Christi Clancy, Eva Augustin Rumpf, Kurt Chandler (and probably some more who were around long before my time!)

I’ll be presenting an abbreviated version of “Write ’til You’re Blue in the Face” on Saturday morning and would love to have you join me. Here’s the blurb:

Writing Exercises that Breathe Life into Fiction and Memoir

Writing exercises have the power to spark ideas that surprise and delight. Kim Suhr will guide participants through various writing exercises, which will add depth to their characters and settings (real and fictional).