JOIN ATAMI FOR WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS!

From beginning writers to seasoned writers, all are welcome. Join us for:

• Encouragement and support for your writing goals
• Practical experiences and opportunities to facilitate your growth as a writer
• Writing resources and publishing information

Genres covered will include adult fiction and non-fiction, picture books and more.

 Complete these before the workshop: 

1) Closing presentation by author, Edwidge Danticat https://www.crowdcast.io/e/edwidge-danticat-closing

2. Video interview with Patricia Polaccohttps://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/polacco

3. Article on writing goals

https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/7-tips-for-creating-writing-goals-that-actually-work

Facilitators: Debbie Taylor and Angela Verges

Workshop Agenda:

• Participant introductions 
• "Getting started and Goal-setting"  Part 1  Debbie
• "Turning Life Experiences Into A Book"     Angela
• Writing exercise and prompts
• Critique rules
• Sample Critiques
• Q and A 

Facilitators: Debbie Taylor and Angela Verges

Workshop Agenda:

• Guest speaker: Karen Simpson
• "Getting started and Goal-setting"  Part 2 
• "My Novel Writing Journey"                      
• Writing exercise and prompts
• Critiques
• Q and A 

Facilitators: Debbie Taylor and Angela Verges

Workshop Agenda:

• "Finding Publication Opportunities"
• Writing exercise and prompts
• Critiques
• Q and A 

To register for the workshops please use this link.

For questions email us at info@ataminc.com 

1. What is the registration fee? 

The Winter Writing Workshops are free.

2. What age group does the series target? 

All ages are welcome, but we recommend 10 years and older.

3. Do I have to attend all 3 workshops? 

No. Simply attend the sessions that interest you.

4. What genres of writing will be covered? 

Fiction novels for adults, non-fiction for adults, picture books and children's magazine stories.

5. Will the sessions be taped and accessible at a later date? 

No, they will not be taped.

6. Can I attend using zoom or the telephone? 

Yes, either method is fine.