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DANCING
WITH THE MUSE
Leaping into
Creativity
6-week online course with Sharon Wachsler
Do you sometimes
feel blocked -- unable to access your liveliest, most creative voice?
Do you have poems, stories, or essays that are languishing
because you don't know where to take them? Do you want to learn
skills that will carry you past the "stuck place" in your writing?
Whether you are a beginning writer or an experienced
wordsmith, this six-week course will help you dive into your richest,
deepest, most connected writing -- with greater confidence.
You'll learn exercises for getting past the "critic" or "editor" voice
that shuts you down. You'll practice tapping into your creative force
using techniques that are applicable to all genres -- fiction, essay,
poetry, theater, memoir.
DANCING WITH THE MUSE is taught in a supportive, gentle, humorous, and
encouraging manner that fosters assurance and experimentation. Weekly
lectures, assignments, and discussions will lead students step-by-step
in cutting through resistance to uncover the beating heart of their
thoughts.
Location
The course operates from the DANCING WITH THE MUSE Web site and from
a Yahoo! groups account created for the class. All students are automatically
subscribed to the Yahoo! listserv once enrolled (and unsubscribed when
the course ends). Lectures and supporting materials, such as the suggested
reading list and the page of inspirational quotes , may
be accessed via the Web site. Posting of assignments and discussions
takes place via the Yahoo! e-mail listserv. The setup is very flexible
so that class members can read lectures and post e-mails at any time
during the week.
Timeframe and Syllabus
DANCING WITH THE MUSE begins
in April 2003. This course is now closed. To receive an e-mail alert
when future classes are starting, please e-mail
Sharon. The course is divided into six units, each of which lasts
one week.
I look
forward to taking the leap into creativity with you! Take your shoes
off. Line up your pens and roll up your sleeves! Let's dance with the
muse until dusk.
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