If you have been thinking you might like to facilitate a session at one of Story Circle's events, now's the time! We have opportunities each year for women with great ideas for interactive writing: the annual Writing from Life Workshops (June 14-15, 2008 is our next one).
Workshop sessions are an hour and fifteen minutes long, and we ask that facilitators offer at least two opportunities for participants to write and share during that time. It is important to remember that these are writing workshops, not lectures or instruction. Women come to Story Circle events because they love to write, share, and hear women's stories, so the bulk of the time in a session should be spent doing just that.
Sixty percent of the proceeds (after expenses) are divided among the facilitators for Writing from Life Workshops. The SCN Board of Directors' Program Committee selects facilitators after reviewing all proposals.
Proposals for Writing from Life should be submitted by using the form below. Facilitators must be members of SCN, and weight will be given to those who have attended at least one WFL Workshop, as well as those with facilitating experience. The ability to create a safe, accepting space where each woman can be heard is of primary importance.
Title of your 75-minute Writing From Life Workshop presentation:
Brief (2-3 line) description of your Writing From Life Workshop presentation, to be used in publicity:
Synopsis of your Writing From Life Workshop presentation:
Methods used for writing exercises: (There should be at least 2 writing exercises in each presentation.)
Benefits participants can expect:
Please give a brief description of your experience and qualifications for being a Writing From Life Workshop facilitator.
Questions? Contact us via email: wfl@storycircle.org or phone: 512-454-9833
The SCN Program Committee will be in touch with you within two weeks of your submission.