DATE: February 24, 2013 - February 24, 2013
CONTACT: ARA Sheri Perl-Oshins
CHAPTER: NEW JERSEY
LOCATION/TIME: The Carriage House, Kean University, Union, NJ - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Using Meditation for Writers & Illustrators
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Laurie Calkhoven's, Using Meditation for Writers & Illustrators
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE.
Whether you're brainstorming new ideas, searching for the heart of your story, trying to conjure up a scene, working on a revision or portfolio, or just getting to know your characters, meditation can help.
Laurie will take you through a guided meditation, followed by free writing and/or sketching sessions, which will help you build a richer, deeper connection to your stories and your characters.
Things you will need:
- a bagged lunch
- a notebook/pen and/or a sketchpad
Also, please bring any of the following: A yoga mat, Blanket or pillow. Chairs also available.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE.
BIO: Laurie Calkhoven is the author of nearly fifty books for young readers ranging from historical action/adventure novels (the Boys of Wartime series) and contemporary fiction for American Girl to many works of nonfiction. She regularly incorporates meditation practice into her writing, and has seen improvement in the depth of her characters and the vividness of her scenes as a result. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, she was the Editorial Director of the Teen People Book Club and an Executive Editor with the Scholastic Book Clubs.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE.