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Writer's Workshop Series
Thank you for your interest in this workshop series brought to you by the Insecure Writer's Support Group In-person Meeting. 

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There is no expectation to commit to future workshops. You may revisit this registration form at any time, as long as spaces are available. 

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Build Your Own Trope: A Romantasy Exploration Workshop Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 pm. Will you attend?

This event has already happened. If supplies are available, you may request a copy of the handout below. Just type your first name and the date of the meeting you'd like to collecte your handout. 

Tell A Story with Food: A Recipe Story Exploration Workshop Sunday, July 26, at 2:00 pm. Will you attend?

Workshops are currently limited to 5 participants. Knowing how many people plan to attend truly helps us be able to accommodate those wanting to particapte and engage. It helps us eliminate the possibility of having to turn people away. If numbers are high, we will consider expanding openings. Thank you for your registration. 

We will email you if we are unable to accommodate your registration. 

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Freestyle Your Passion: A Poetry Exploration Workshop Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2:00 pm. Will you attend?

Workshops are currently limited to 5 participants. Knowing how many people plan to attend truly helps us be able to accommodate those wanting to particapte and engage. It helps us eliminate the possibility of having to turn people away. If numbers are high, we will consider expanding openings. Thank you for your registration. 

We will email you if we are unable to accommodate your registration. 

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Setting the Scene: A Worldbuilding Exploration Workshop Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2:00 pm. Will you attend?

Workshops are currently limited to 5 participants. Knowing how many people plan to attend truly helps us be able to accommodate those wanting to particapte and engage. It helps us eliminate the possibility of having to turn people away. If numbers are high, we will consider expanding openings. Thank you for your registration. 

We will email you if we are unable to accommodate your registration. 

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Build Your Own Monster: A Scary Character Exploration Workshop Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2:00 pm. Will you attend?

Workshops are currently limited to 5 participants. Knowing how many people plan to attend truly helps us be able to accommodate those wanting to particapte and engage. It helps us eliminate the possibility of having to turn people away. If numbers are high, we will consider expanding openings. Thank you for your registration. 

We will email you if we are unable to accommodate your registration. 

Workshops for Nov. & Dec. are currently TBD.

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IWSG meeting at 3:00 pm. Will you attend?

Not required, but encouraged. No current limitation on participants. 

First 5, registrants, not attending the workshop, will receive the workshop handouts. 

Knowing how many people plan to attend truly helps us be able to accommodate those wanting to connect and help us eliminate the possibility of having to turn people away. If numbers are high, we can arrange to meet in multiple locations or at different times. 

Be sure to share this with writerly friends who aren't able to attend the workshop. 

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyWEd4C4jaPBRJ2eG8c5iIYF5juZMZvEmGlKq_xM5TVzHTzw/viewform 

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Writers Workshop Information

Purpose: To encourage and support the activity of creative writing. Each workshop will be a bare-bones, enthusiasts approach to the topic of the day, taught by a staff member of The Muse Writers Center who is also a member of the online Insecure Writer's Support Group. This is an opportunity to explore and or practice some genre-specific craft basics and write in the company of other writers. 

Workshop Conduct Standards - conducted in a positive manner, encouraging growth and inclusion for all. Writers should be treated equally and fairly no matter who they are or what genre they write.

Membership Expectation - There are no membership expectations associated with attending these workshops.

Location: 
Wands Books, 2501 Fawn St, Ste 10, Norfolk, VA  23504
There is a parking lot and street parking, but please do not park in a reserved spot. 

Workshop Structure
2:00 Topic introduction with basic terms to know.
2:05 Topic-based discussion and brainstorming.
2:25 Topic-based prompt (writing time).
2:45 Time to share and or reflect on words written.
2:55 Closing remarks and transition to support group.

About Toi Thomas:

Toi has been a long-time member of the online IWSG community and is a hybrid published author, deeply connected to the indie community. Toi is a reading advocate, animal lover, and holistic health enthusiast promoting her Knauthenic lifestyle. Toi has a background in computer science and education, is currently working as the Education Program Associate at the Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, VA, was formerly the admin of the IWSG book club, and is a repeat guest speaker at RavenCon. Toi is known for her multi-genre short fiction and picture books but is currently working on a rewrite of her first novel series as well as a memoir about her health and food journey. Toi provides regular original content to her Patreon community and hosts several podcasts, including: Knauthentic, Lit Carnivale, The Read Local Show, and The Read All Over Show. Her home on the web is The ToiBox of Words. Toi believes that reading and writing have the power to soothe, heal, entertain, connect, enlighten, inform, and reshape not only individuals but the whole world. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.
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If Toi needs to contact you, she will do so via the following email: litcarnivale@gmail.com. Please ADD it to your contact list so Toi doesn't end up in your Junk or Spam folder. 
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