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START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT "You have the skills, plus the story, plus a lifetime of memories, plus the passion to write. It's time to tap that well." Judy Bridges, Founder of Redbird Studio and author of Shut Up & Write! 1. From the Bird's Nest 2. Workshops, January, 2013 (Milwaukee, Waupaca) From the Bird's Nest . . . The Same Ol' List This is the time of year when we speak of resolutions, the things we are going to do and not do in the coming year. The first several years that I taught a January session of Shut Up & Write, I shared my list of top 10 resolutions. Eat less. Exercise more. Be nicer to my mother. Finish that special writing project…. Nice list. But it never changed. Every year, I hoped it would need editing, but no, the issues remained, including that one about writing The Book. If this has happened to you, have heart. I am but one of many who stalled and stalled until we finally kicked it in the butt and got the job done. If we did it, you can, too. Is this your year? I hope so. To help, I've broken the Shut Up and Write seminar into individual workshops so you can master one skill at a time, take one class or all, whatever works for you. The best plan of all is to attend the monthly Shut Up & Write workshops, and as soon as you are ready, join the Redbird-Redoak roundtable groups for continued feedback. We are all in this together. We start out with The Same Ol' List, and eventually, with a little help from our friends, we get the job done. Let's make this the year we kick it in the butt. WORKSHOPS, JANUARY, 2013 Itchy Pens – Start the New Year Right Wed. Jan 9, 2013, 6:30-9 pm, $45 (snow date Jan 23) Milwaukee, WI “Itchy Pens” is for all who want to write, know it's time to get moving, and could use a little boost to get started. "Itchy Pens" helps you get your feet on the ground, walking in the right direction. Learn what it takes, the steps in the process, and how to write the all important first lines of an article, memoir, or the novel you've had in your head for years. Registration required. Bring your favorite notebook and pen. All levels, all genres, welcome. Location: The RedBird-RedOak Classroom at The Marian Center 3195 S. Superior St., #205 Milwaukee, WI To Register: • Online, with a credit card or your PayPal account, click here. • By mail, send your check and contact info to: Redbird Studio 3136 S. Indiana Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Important: Class is Fragrance Free. I am allergic to fragrances, including those in lotions and shampoos. Please check labels and wear only FF products into the classroom. Questions? Email or call Judy: jb@redbirdstudio.com, 414-481-3195 Register now for any or all of the Four Shut Up & Write! workshops scheduled for January through April, 2013. All cover fiction and nonfiction. "Itchy Pens: Start the New Year Right" Wed. Jan 9, 6:30-9 pm "Bring Characters to Life" Wed. Feb 6, 6:30-9pm "Get Your Thoughts Organized" Wed. Mar 6, 6:30-9pm "Get Happily Published" Wed. Apr 3, 6:30-9pm Click here for details. Writing About Your Life & Family Sat, Jan 19, 12 noon-3:30pm $35 (snow date: Jan 26th) Waupaca, Wisconsin Location: Holly History Center 321 S Main Street, Waupaca, WI Whether you are a beginning writer or a pro, this workshop will help you mine the riches of the people, places and events in your life. Did you really get married on a motorcycle? What was it like to live through a dire illness, or visit Grandma, or dance on a cobblestone street? Would you like to write memories of your life or your family, to give as gifts, or maybe to just get-it-down for yourself? I'm working on stories of my own this year. For me, the writing takes all kinds of forms - short stories, personal essays, monologues and one act plays. Whatever form you choose, the important thing is to bring the story to life, to keep your readers engaged. In this workshop, you will: see samples of things others have done with their writing - gifts, family keepsakes, published collections and novels recall unique experiences, funny stories and bits of wisdom that your family treasures decide where to begin so it is lively and interesting learn how to find your natural writing voice learn from the writing, yours' and others' learn skills that are transferable to other types of writing get a list of helpful resources enjoy the company of others who like to write Important: Class is Fragrance Free. I am allergic to fragrances, including those in lotions and shampoos. Please check labels and wear only FF products into the classroom. To Register: • Online, with a credit card or your PayPal account, click here. • By mail, send your check and contact info to: Redbird Studio 3136 S. Indiana Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Winner/Finalist – Four Natlonal Awards ISBN # 978-097647427-2 "... coaching and humor that inspires and shows you how to become the writer you want to be." The Writer magazine "... one of the more helpful books on writing that I have read." Midwest Book Review REDBIRD STUDIO 3136 S. Indiana Ave. Milwaukee WI 53207 414-481-3195 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE 414-481-3195 end_of_the_skype_highlightingwww.redbirdstudio.com jb@redbirdstudio.com This is the original "Redbird Studio" founded by Judy Bridges in 1993. Currently sponsors Judy's events and book sales. Also see: REDBIRD-REDOAK WRITING, Kim Suhr The successor to Redbird Studio. Offers writers' roundtable groups and other programs for adults and young writers. 3195 S. Superior St. #205 Milwaukee WI 53207 414-881-7276 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE 414-881-7276 end_of_the_skype_highlighting(mailing address) P.O. 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