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Workshop Dates2008 SPRING-SUMMER WRITING SERIES! MONTHLY SUNDAY WORKSHOPS TUESDAY EVNINGS - 4-Week Sessions All workshops are held in downtown Palo Alto Give the Gift of Writing Most Major Credit Cards Accepted WHAT ANA'S PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY! I recommend this workshop to anyone who is stuck and needs a push to start writing again! It has really restored my mental energy. ~ Emily S., Pacifica, California Ana provides a safe, supportive environment for novice writers. ~ Edward Van Giesen, Menlo Park, CA It was totally different than other workshops I've done, because of all the encouragement and because we read our own work aloud. I would definitely do another one. It was a great experience. ~ Kate Griffin, Menlo Park, CA Ana's workshop helped free the writer in me. After only the first exercise, I was thinking of how glad I was to be a part of it! ~ Nora Ritchey, Menlo Park, CA Ana Hays' workshops, of which I have attended several, release my juices, legitimize and encourage spontaneity in writing. Very positive and liberating. ~ Alexander Kugushev, Menlo Park, California
Ana creates a safe and encouraging environment for writers. The result is a kind of magic that never ceases to surpirse me. ~ Laura, Menlo Park, CA Remarkably helpful in increasing spontaneous flow and creativity in my writing. ~ Nick Hodge, Los Gatos, California
After attending Ana's 10-week long workshop, I believe the fluidity of my writing has increased and that I have been challenged to continue to explore my writing. And I loved finding the bravery to read my writing out loud to others as well as Ana's guidance and heartfelt enthusiasm for her "students" and fellow writers. ~ Susan Ryals, Redwood City, California
Thank you for last night's workshop – an energizing experience. I so enjoyed being with fellow writers and sharing our work. It was hard to get to sleep! Your voice has a clarity and depth that sings out. It is a joy to be learning in your workshop. ~ Karen Sweet, Mt. View, California
This workshop got my creative juices flowing and I was amazed at the variety of characters it unleashed! ~ Tony Neal, Pukalani, Hawaii I loved exploring myself and others through timed exercises. My writing is flowing again and I want to go home and write! Mahalo! ~ Karen Jeffrey, Kula, Hawaii Ana has a gentleness about her teaching style, which is both encouraging and enticing. ~ Denni Grace, Haiku, Hawaii The writing prompts were fun and non-threatening. And this was the first time I've ever written something and read it out loud to anyone. ~ Debbie Rudolf, Wailuku, Hawaii Having a life long passion for writing I attended Ana's all day workshop and it was one of the best experiences of my life. While I attended because I wanted to improve my writing technique, what I discovered was that it's not about getting published, but rather for the creative joy of writing. For the first time, I wrote fiction and that was a thrilling discovery I could do this. The exercises were excellent and inspiring and they elicited more from me than I ever thought possible. I will continue Ana's classes for the creative opportunity they offer. I highly recommend these classes to anyone who loves to write. - Claudia B Wolfe, San Jose, CA When I stepped into Ana’s studio on Sunday, right away the ambiance felt like a perfect place to relax, write and let ideas flow. As the day progressed, I appreciated not just her varied writing exercises but the interaction with the other writers. Our varied life experiences and reflections will remain a stimulus to me for a long time. And I also appreciated her careful preparations – including the delicious lunch – and for her thoughtful guidance throughout the day. - Ruth Polata, Los Altos, CA The writing workshop was excellent. Everything was top notch and I hope to join one of Ana's workshops again soon. - Christine Garrow, Sunnyvale, CA It has been a long time since I enjoyed a class as much as Ana’s. I felt welcomed by her and our group responded to that by writing in a very open and honest way. The food was delicious and the writing space peaceful. It was a delight to be there. - Paul Johnson, Sausalito, CA I have been feeling blocked creatively with my writing for a long time and struggled with the feeling that I have so much to say, but feeling as if there was a huge mental block standing in my way paralyzing me. Due to the supportive environment and structure of the workshop, I was able to get past these blockages for the first time and access my writer’s voice and I felt like I accessed my authentic self through the writing workshop. And it was very powerful being with a group of women of all ages with diverse backgrounds and sharing our stories. It made me realize how similar we all really are. Thank you, Ana, for creating the space for that magical day. I truly hope to take another workshop soon! ~ Daniela Magozzi, Mt. View, California Ana's workshop surprised me. Working on a book, I came thinking that I would write about what I know. But instead I came up with a whole flood of new stories and themes. And the group dynamics was so powerful. The entire day was magical! ~ Julie Renee, San Rafael, California |
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