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Crescent Dragonwagon's Fearless
Writing™ Workshops
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NEXT FEARLESS WRITINGTM
WORKSHOPS:
See calendar at Fearless Writing
part of the Passionate
Italy tours |
| Less angst, more ease |
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Why is the act of writing often uncomfortable? |
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How come the ideas and sentences we form mentally
are clearer than what comes out on paper? |
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Can writing become easier, less painful --- can it
become joyful, habitual, natural? |
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Why do we put off what we say we want to do? |
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Hundreds of writers and would-be writers, in all genres, who
have taken Crescent Dragonwagon's
Fearless Writing™ course, know
the answers to these questions --- know not just through abstract belief but
by the direct experience they've had in session. In the process, they
discover that they to love what they have to do, or want to do, or have always
secretly done --- write.
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"Inspiring, original, and enormous
fun. Crescent Dragonwagon's
Fearless Writing made
me want to get right back to work, without a moment's delay. I loved it, and
recommend it often to writers and editors. "
---Julia
Child |
| Fearless Writing™ is offered in many formats ---
from a weeklong course to a two-hour seminar, over an extended weekend or
as a daily part of a larger conference. By the end of the sessions you
will not be without fear: but you will literally "fear less" --- you will
have learned to tolerate the anxiety which is an inherent part of the
creative process. You'll
come more easily into "flow", and not only become a better writer, but
better at
any creative endeavor you chose, whether artistic, entrepreneurial,
or relational... and you'll be more relaxed every step of the way. |
| As Mark Twain said, "Courage is mastery of fear, not absence of
fear." That is the courage Fearless graduates can claim, and utilize...
forever. |
| What happens at a Fearless? |
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In this participatory workshop, both seasoned professionals and
inexperienced amateurs learn the answers to questions about the art,
craft, habits, and practice of writing. |
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Extensive writing takes place during sessions; reading out loud is
encouraged, but optional. CD's informal lectures take place between writing
"assignments." It's an immersion workshop. Though CD varies the format to fit
the particular group's need, it's often about 26 hours of teaching, writing, and
participating over a period of two evenings and two full days. |
| Only a small amount of time is spent on the how-to's of publication;
Fearless Writing™ is largely oriented towards the practice of writing more
effectively and easily... to hit the accelerator without yanking on the
emergency brake at the same time. |
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What Crescent knows about writing
fearlessly...
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“So beautifully
written...a direct and logical result of a life lived richly and fully ...a
cookbook seasoned with story: the story of food memories, love and
loss, joy and renewal.”
--- New York Newsday review of
PASSIONATE VEGETARIAN |
| CD has written over 40
published books and countless magazine article, in many genres.
Her writing for adults includes
novels (THE YEAR IT RAINED,
a New York Times Notable Book), and non-fiction (PASSIONATE
VEGETARIAN, a James Beard Award
winner). Her many children's books include HALF
A MOON AND ONE WHOLE STAR,
a Coretta Scott King Award-winner and Reading
Rainbow selection, and ALWAYS, ALWAYS,
a Social Sciences Book of the Year. |
| But, she says, "The best part of writing is writing."
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why she can teach you
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"The power of Fearless lasts, unlike most workshops'
typical sleight of hand: you get it until you
get home,
then old habits and inhibitions resume. I've remained fired up, inspired, armed
with the
tools and practice, in touch with what I know.
"I've asked myself many times, How did she do it? Not once did we hear about
CD's accomplishments. Instead, she listened, responded, made us see for
ourselves what worked and didn't, and immersed us in the process. Gentle guidance; dramatic impact."
--- Crow Johnson, singer-songwriter, winner of the Spirit of Kerrville Award
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