Have you ever received insightful feedback on a work-in-progress that suddenly gave you a clear sense of purpose and direction? We writers often have hunches or inclinations about a piece we’re working on, and hearing other readers’ perspectives is the best way to know more definitively how our work is landing.
In the Writing Salon’s Feedback Circle classes, students will gain a vision and vocabulary to make craft decisions in creative pieces, for both early drafts and developed work, and to guide classmates through their own process. While there will be some generative writing activities in class, the bulk of time will be spent sharing creative pieces and giving and receiving feedback.
Students will take part in a range of light and moderate feedback sessions, often with first pages, rough sketches, or single scenes in hand. There will also be a workshop in which each student will receive extensive feedback on one developed work-in-progress. The maximum submission length for a workshop piece is 2,000 words. Outside of class, students must be prepared to work on their own writing and read classmates’ work.
“Revision will be an important component of the class,” says instructor Kathy Garlick. “You won’t merely receive nuts-and-bolts feedback on drafts for you to stow away in a drawer at home. You’ll be supplied with easy-to-follow guidance and direction so that you can keep refining and re-envisioning a creative piece.”
This class is designed for you to return to again and again for support, encouragement, and constructive feedback. While it will offer guidance and tools for what to do next with specific drafts AND you will likely make considerable progress on your creative work, it will provide an even greater benefit by helping you become a confident decision maker for all creative pieces you draft, develop, and refine in the future.
About The Writing Salon's In-Person Classes
Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about your class. If you have any questions about in-person learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Kathy Garlick’s poetry and prose have appeared in Art and Ideas, Fourteen Hills, Field, and other publications. Her chapbook of poems, The Listening World, was published by Momotombo Press at St. Mary’s College. Kathy currently teaches creative writing and academic writing at University of San Francisco and creative writing and literature in the English Master’s program at Holy Names University.
- Tuesday, May 19, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday, May 26, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday, June 02, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday, June 09, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Tuesday, June 16, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Kathy is so kind! She is also the most insightful person, and that shines through in her teaching. Her feedback guided me in understanding concepts of story telling I’ve struggled with.
Kathy was nurturing and created a supportive and warm environment. I think everyone felt safe sharing and participating. At the same time, she offered direction and teaching points.
Kathy is a wonderful instructor who makes every student feel heard and welcome.
I felt safe sharing my own work. Kathy's class is a very welcoming and encouraging environment.