|
|
|
|
Story Circle Network
. . . for women with stories to tell
|
Austin e-Letter
June 6, 2002, Vol. 3, No 5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In This Issue
|
|
|
Coming attractions:
Programs & activities:
Neat stuff to buy:
|
|
Schmooze the Muse
|
|
|
We still have several openings in Donna Remmert's June 29th Schmooze the Muse workshop entitled "Dream Writing". This writing intensive workshop will challenge you to understand the symbolic images of your dreams, find the connecting link to your outer experience of life and then create soul-depth stories about yourself. Come with five or more dreams in writing, to be used for your personal introspection as we discuss ways to understand a dream and use this knowledge for story telling. You will be invited to write and share stories inspired by your understanding of your dreams at the workshop. Sharing is of course always optional. The workshop will be held at Donna Remmert's home, 3301 Far View Drive, Austin, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, please see www.storycircle.org/Workshops/SchmoozeTheMuse.shtml.
Susan Albert's July 20 workshop on turning memoir to fiction is currently full, but we're taking names for a waiting list in case we have last-minute cancellations. To add your name, go here: www.storycircle.org/Workshops/SchmoozeTheMuse.shtml, then click on "online enrollment form."
|
|
Be Our Guest!
|
|
|
The Austin Chapter invites chapter members and their guests to attend our summer "Be Our Guest" programs. Both will be held at the LCRA Colorado Room, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. (see a map here: www.storycircle.org/graphics/LCRA_map.html).
- Sunday, June 23, 2-4pm:
This event will feature Judith Helburn leading the group in a playful romp through storytelling, fantasy, and fact. Also featured will be members of Judith's writing circle, reading some of their works.
- Sunday, August 25, 2-4pm:
PJ Pierce talks about her new book, Let Me Tell You What I've Learned: Texas Wise Women Speak, a collection of wisdom gathered in interviews with 25 well-known Texas women. Carolyn Blankenship's Write On! circle will also share selections from their work.
|
|
Barnes & Noble Memoir Collection
|
|
|
You are invited to contribute to a new memoir collection! The book, called The Noble Generation is being compiled by the folks at Barnes & Noble, who welcome submissions from people over 55. If you have a story to tell and you'd like to share it with the world, you'll find guidelines for submission here: www.storycircle.org/noble.html. You can also attend two memoir workshops led by our OWL-Circle workshop facilitators. The Barnes & Noble Community Relations Coordinators will be at these workshops to answer your questions about submitting your stories.
- Thursday June 13, 2 p.m. Westlake Barnes & Noble, led by Judith Helburn. For info, 512-328-3652 (Jo Virgil)
- Monday July 8, 2 p.m. Round Rock Barnes & Noble, led by OWL-Circle facilitator. For info, 512-600-0114 (Frank Campbell)
|
|
Reading Circles
|
|
|
The Austin Chapter Reading Circle meets monthly to read and discuss women's memoirs, autobiographies, and journals. July's book is Comfort Me With Apples, by Ruth Reichl. Join us for a lively discussion on July 10, or just enjoy the book on your own. Your purchase through SCN's Amazon.com link helps to support SCN's many activities. For information on how to join the Reading Circle, go to www.storycircle.org/Reading_Circle. Our Reader's Guide to Comfort Me With Apples will be posted around the first of July.
|
|
Writing Circles
|
|
|
New Writing Circle, Northwest Austin
We've had several requests for a new evening writing circle. Susan Jaschke has volunteered to lead it, and we're now looking for a home. Email her at sjazz@austin.rr.com and let her know that you're interested. You might also tell her which nights would be best for you.
Interested in meeting with other women to write and share stories? Please join one of our Austin Chapter Writing Circles for support, encouragement, and ideas for life-writing topics. The Circles meet monthly:
- Laylee Muslovski leads the Temple Writing Circle. It meets in the Temple Public Library (100 West Adams, Temple, TX 76501) every Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. Contact Laylee Muslovski via email: pmuslovski@gt.rr.com or phone: 254-780-1890. If you live between Georgetown and Waco, this circle may be just what you've been looking for!
- Donna Remmert leads the Northwest Austin Writing Circle. Members meet at her home (3301 Far View Drive) every third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. If you would like information, contact Donna Remmert via email: donnaremmert@comcast.net or phone: 512-349-0811.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members for the year 2002.)
- Carolyn Blankenship leads the Write On! Circle (formerly known as the South-Central Austin Writing Circle). It meets at the Senior Activity Center (3911 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704) on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Contact Carolyn Blankenship via email: cb@io.com or phone: 512-443-5222.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members through September, 2002.)
- Susie Kelly Flatau leads the Southwest Austin Writing Circle. It meets at the Serranos in Oak Hill or phone: 512-288-4614. (6510 W. Hwy. 290, Austin, TX 78735) on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm. Contact Susie Flatau via email: susie@wordsbysusie.com or phone: 512-288-4614.
- Judith Helburn leads the Fourth Tuesday Mid-Day Writing Circle. It meets at the Yarborough Branch Library from 11:30-1, and is accepting new members. Contact Judith Helburn via email: thehelburns@sbcglobal.net or phone: 512-454-7229.
- Carolyn Scheider leads the Spicewood Springs Writing Circle. It meets at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library on the 3rd Wednesday (NOTE THE DAY CHANGE, for June-August!!!) of every month from 12:15-2pm. Contact Carolyn Scheider via email: carjos7@aol.com or phone: 512-258-8635.
(Note: This circle is closed to new members through September, 2002.)
For more information, visit the Austin Chapter Writing Circles web page: www.storycircle.org/AustinChapter/WritingCircle.shtml.
|
|
Austin OWL-Circle Workshops
|
|
|
Have you always wanted to write down those family stories before they’re forgotten? Are there events in your life that you’d like to share with your family? Join us at Seton Southwest for five workshop sessions and learn how to organize and write your story. For information, click here: www.storycircle.org/owlcircle/austin/workshops.html.
If you know of a church, women's group, individual's home, or senior residence that would like to sponsor an OWL-Circle workshop, or if you would like to facilitate one of these groups, let Pat Flathouse know, at pflat@austin.rr.com or 512-347-7687.
|
|
Internet Chapter News
|
|
|
The chapter now has 160 members, 12 Writing eCircles, and a Reading eCircle. If you're a Story Circle member and want to join our cyber-circle, click on Internet Chapter. If you're not a member but are interested in joining the Network, check out the Story Circle web site (www.storycircle.org).
Melanie Alberts and Lee Ambrose (our IC chapter officers), have teamed up to create a new "Story of the Month" feature to replace our earlier "Writer of the Month." Each eCircle nominates a story written by a member. Stories that have already appeared: eCircle #1 (Judy Fettman); #2 (Marie Buckley), #3, Sharon Wildwind. IC members can read these stories here. Melanie is also facilitating a new Introductory eCircle (#12) has been formed. The purpose is to show new circle members how an ecircle operates, and what is expected of its members. Then they can "graduate" to a regular circle.
|
|
Story Circle T-Shirts
|
|
|
Life is not complete without your Story Circle t-shirt. Your purchase helps the SCN do its work to educate others about the importance of women's stories. Buy one or two for yourself, and several more for gifts!
- Fruit of the Loom "Heavy Cotton" (100% cotton)
- Beige with purple printing
- Logo on front, motto on back:
- “What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.”—Muriel Rukeyser
- Available in medium, large, 1X, 2X, & 3X
- $16 (shipping/handling and tax included)
Use our online form (http://www.storycircle.org/frmtshirt.shtml) to order yours today (and to see photos of the front and back of the shirt), and pay online (via PayPals) or send your check for $16 (specify size) to
Story Circle Network
P.O. Box 500127
Austin TX 78750-0127
|
|
|
Meet Our Austin Newsletter Editor
|
|
|
Carolyn Blankenship
Carolyn is the multi-talented editor of our chapter newsletter. She also facilitates a writing circle, is offering one of our Schmooze the Muse Saturday programs, and is part of our Writing From Life Workshop faculty. In addition, she is an active member of the SCN Board of Directors. Thanks, Carolyn, for all you do for Story Circle and its members!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Writing From Life Workshop
Our May Writing From Life Workshop is history (herstory, actually), but the October workshop is yet to come--and you don't want to miss it! Put it on your calendar now and plan to join us in Austin TX on October 5-6. For details, go here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Who We Are & How to Join Us
If you're receiving this e-Letter but aren't a member, please join us. The Story Circle Network is a non-profit organization that honors women's voices and celebrates women's lives. We offer
a quarterly newsletter with features on women's lifewriting
opportunities to publish your work
workshops, classes, on-line courses
an Internet Chapter
Speaker's Bureau
much more
Annual membership is only $24 U.S., $30 Canada/Mexico, $36 elsewhere. To join, click on Join SCN and pay on-line, or send a check to
Story Circle Network
P.O. Box 500127
Austin, TX 78750-0127
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Start your own Reading or Writing Circle
We encourage you to volunteer to start your own writing circle or reading circle. We need more of these! If you are interested, please email Susan Albert (susanalbert@storycircle.org).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Your Contributions
Share your life. If you are a member of the Story Circle Network, please share your story with us. Check the Journal for details, or click on Writers Guidelines.
Share your love. We offer free memberships to women in prison and reduced-rate memberships to women in need. If you would like to help these women find their voices and share their stories, go here and then click on "Our Sugar Bowl." (You don't have to be a member to contribute to this important program.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E-Letters
Are you signed up for the National Story Circle e-Letter?
We are now publishing two monthly e-Letters.
This Austin-area e-Letter brings you news about Story Circle events and activities in the Austin, TX area, while the National e-Letter brings you writing tips, quotes, and book reviews.
To subscribe to the National e-Letter, go here and enter your email address.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We appreciate your help in spreading the word about Story Circle Network. Please forward this e-Letter to anyone interested in lifewriting -- family and friends, students, clients, members of your writing group.
If a friend has forwarded this to you, add your e-address and click below to get your own subscription.
|
|
|
|
This e-Letter is a publication of the Story Circle Network, (P.O. Box 500127, Austin TX 78750-0127). It is provided free, via e-mail, for women interested in lifewriting worldwide. ©2002 Story Circle Network
Feel free to forward this e-Letter to friends and colleagues with appropriate credit to Story Circle Network.
This e-Letter is written and edited by Peggy Moody & Susan Wittig Albert.
|
email:
storycircle@storycircle.org
voice: 512-454-9833
web:
http://www.storycircle.org
|
|
|
|
