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Jumpstart: a writing workshop where creative sparks are used for jumping-off points to inspire writing.  

We write for a variety of reasons. To tell our story, to tell what happened, or what happened as we remember it. Or, we write to tell A story. . . maybe fiction, or fiction based on truth. For the type of free-write writing that happens in Jumpstart . . . it doesn't matter why you're writing. . . . write whatever you want . . . truth, memorable or significant events, fiction, poetry . . . just write!

Bring a notebook and a fast-moving pen as we travel on a journey of exploration and deep writing through inspirational prompts.

                                                                                                                      We welcome and encourage all writers.

Three Jumpstart Writing Workshops:  Online, Petaluma Community Center, Copperfield's in Petaluma, CA

Please scroll down for details.

Jumpstart Online

Weekly writing prompts will be emailed to you. Write for 15 minutes on each prompt. Email one prompt writing to Marlene and she will offer brief commentary.

Price Reduced from $20 to the ecomony buster price of $10:  Weekly writing prompts and a brief commentary for $10 per month.

Interested?   Contact Marlene:  mcullen@comcast.net

Jumpstart at Petaluma Community Center, 320 No. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma 

Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 11:30 am  4 weeks $60 (Petaluma resident); $65 (non-resident)

January 10 - January 31

February 7 - February 28

March 6 - March 27

April 3 - 24

Register online: http://activenet6.active.com/petalumarec/  Register in person: Petaluma Community Center

 

Jumpstart at Copperfield's Books, 140 Kentucky St.

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm    4 weeks $60, or $15 each workshop

January 10 - January 31

February 7 - February 28

March 6 - March 27

Register with Marlene: mcullen@comcast.net  

"You can use Jumpstart prompts to explore your characters in deep and unexpected ways." Elizabeth, who has used prompts to elicit visceral feelings for her fictional characters

"I've participated in Marlene's Jumpstart writing sessions and was amazed at what I was able to write. She is truly inspiring and supportive for the hesitant writer like myself." Pam

"You bring me to places I have not been in years. You help me to remember things I thought I had forgotten. You help me bring old memories back to life. You always get my brain working, a talent I thought I had lost."  Debbie, Jumpstart participant