Classes, Workshops and Groups

CLASSES

Took classes on Writing the Query Letter, Writing the Book Proposal and Advanced Memoir Writing through Writers Online Workshops.
2006-2007

Took memoir class taught by Janet Thomas, author of The Battle in Seattle and various articles, offered at Orcas Island Library through Skagit Valley College (not for credit) for five quarters.
2003-2005

Took JoEllen Moldoff's poetry class at Orcas Island Library.
2003

WORKSHOPS

Attended Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference in Seattle and pitched it up.
2007

Attended The Sun magazine's weekend workshop on “The Power of Personal Stories” at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA.
2005

Attended weekend memoir workshop with Janet Thomas on Orcas Island.
2005

Attended weekend writing workshop on metaphor, symbolism and imagery with Susan Zwinger.
2003

GROUPS

Participated in weekly “Monday Writers” critique group on Orcas.
2004-present

Participated in monthly Writers' Roundtable at Orcas Library.
2003-present