Workshops Offered at Women Writing for (a) Change -  6906 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. www.womenwriting.org. (513) 272-1171

*Coming Home to Self
A six-session series meeting every two weeks on Thursday evenings, 7 - 9:30pm 
March 4 & 18, April 1, 15, 29, May 13
Tuition: $249
Limit: 20 participants, offered to women only  

Weaving writing exercises with coaching techniques, facilitators, Nan Fisher and Dawn Diebold will lead you on a journey of greater connection to your truest, deepest self.   Participants can hope to gain greater clarity, stronger sense of self, increased confidence, enhanced creativity, and sharper focus toward a new direction.  Through individual writing, small and large group work, and application of the exercises and techniques, participants will be more motivated and energized to take action from a place of greater awareness and personal power. 

Note: Coming Home to Self differs from WWf(a)C Core courses in that each session focuses on a specific theme.  Writing is a large part of our process, and we use writing techniques, journaling, fastwrites, and other writing exercises to guide you toward personal transformation. However, Coming Home to Self is not a writing course. 

Participants include those who are interested in:
effectively navigating life changes, living more fully and intentionally, seeking connection with self and others, becoming who you know you could be, and translating desire into reality; ideas into action 

*Girls and Teens FREE Sampler
April 17, 2010 1-2:30pm
Open to girls and teens in grades 4 through 12.  Join us as we gather together to sample a few Young Women Writing for (a) Change practices and try out some writing exercises.  No writing experience necessary.  All are welcome.  Give it a try! 

*Flying Pen Marathon
May 1, 2010 1-3:30pm $30
Spend an afternoon gathered in a supportive circle of writers and let your pen fly!  Marathon includes inspiring writing prompts, ample writing time, pair sharing/small groups, and large group readarounds. 

*Girls Half Day Summer Camp (for girls in grades 4-7) - July 5-9, 2010.  9am-12:30pm.  $225 
Classes use the art of writing along with other modes of artistic expression to help girls:
    *enhance self-esteem
    *build skills in creative expression
    *learn to receive and give honest support and   
    encouragement
    *develop skills in building and keeping 
    community
    *seek and recognize role models who inspire 
    creative life choices
Programs are designed to help strengthen girls' authentic voices, develop their ability to "speak out" through writing and in direct interaction, and deepen their faith in their own creative intelligence.

*Girls Full Day Summer Camp (for girls in grades 4-7) - July 12-16, 2010.  9am-4pm.  $315

*Fall Into Writing Marathon
October 9, 2010 1-3:30pm $30
Fall into writing as you cozy up with a notebook and pen at this afternoon writing marathon.  Participants will experience inspiring writing prompts, ample writing time, pair sharing/small groups, and large group readarounds.  

*The Body Journal
October 23, 2010 1-3:30pm $30
Learn to use writing as a tool for positive body image and support for a healthy lifestyle.  Join writer, Dawn Diebold as she shares successes and struggles, using writing as a tool toward a healthy mind and body.  This workshop includes writing, discussion, small group-sharing, and support for your own journey.

*Summer Program Schedule Coming Soon

Individualized Coaching - 
tailored to your writing needs, including: gathering ideas, getting started, free-writing, first drafts, editing and revision, final product, and more! 

Working with Dawn -
Dawn offers group workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions in her home in Southeastern Indiana, surrounding area libraries, and at Women Writing for (a) Change in Cincinnati.  Please contact Dawn for more information: dawn@womenswritingcenter.com