Stories@Sharkey's
For Writers and Storytellers 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:00
pm
Upcoming Meetings:
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15 |
Sharkey's Bar & Grill
(604) 946-7793 4953 Chisholm St.
Ladner, BC
Hosted by Laura. All genres and levels of writing and storytelling are welcome, including
poetry, children's fiction, and non-fiction. Bring something to read or tell or just come
along and enjoy.
Check out Laura's new weekend writing adventure:
NEW! Soul Surfing: Writing Into Your
Life 10-hour weekend writing experience
Date: May 15 & 16
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen House Hall, 5050 47th Avenue, Ladner, B.C.
Registration Deadline: April 30th
Fee: $195 + GST (BYO lunch and snacks)
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Virtually all human knowledge is based on stories constructed around past experiences, and new
experiences are interpreted in terms of old stories.
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| Schank & Abelson in "Knowledge and Memory: The real story" (1995). |
Course Description: What is the master narrative of your life? What
kind of hero are you and what are you questing for? Who are the villains? Who are your allies? These are just
some of the questions that we will consider as we "surf" the stories that have shaped our present personal
realities. Drawing from mythic story structure, narrative psychology and her experience as a storyteller, Laura
will coach the group through an adventurous blend of autobiographical writing, creativity exercises,
guided visualization, oral and non-verbal storytelling exercises, and group discussions. By the end of the weekend,
participants will have a substantial collection of autobiographical stories to take home as well as a fresh sense
of themselves as active storytellers. No writing experience is necessary, just a desire to better understand and
give shape to your personal story. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket plus a
large notebook to each class.
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