NAMW October Member Teleseminar
Albert Flynn DeSilver
October 20, 2017
11 AM PDT | 12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT | 2 PM EDT
Writing a memoir is emotionally courageous work. We need to be honest with ourselves about the endeavor. Often in the writing process we discover things we never knew, we knew. Stuff can come up, emotionally charged stuff. Some times the strong emotions can be frightening, and keep us from the page. Writing into memories, begets more memories. We can’t think so much about the memories and coax them out forcing them to come. We must put the pen to paper, write from the body opening our hearts, let the feelings flow as they must in their own time, breathe deeply and trust in the process.
In this teleseminar you will learn. . .
- How to write from the body more openly with true authenticity
- When and how to get support throughout the memoir writing process
- Writing exercises to help you explore emotions in a new way
- Mindfulness exercises to help keep you balanced, inspired, and connected to your creative genius
- How to write sensory-specificity details that carry emotion
Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, memoirist, and novelist. He served as Marin County California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. Albert has read and shared the stage with U.S Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His new book, Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life, based on his popular writing workshops by the same name, is just out to high acclaim from SOUNDS TRUE. Memoirist and novelist Dani Shapiro has said about Writing as a Path to Awakening; “In this gentle, lucid, erudite and compassionate guide, Albert Flynn DeSilver offers the wisdom and warmth of a true friend who has walked the path.” Albert is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir Beamish Boy, one of Kirkus Reviews “Best Books of 2012,” and called it “a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational.” He lives in Northern California.
Sounds great. How do I sign up? Or, will that come later? Thanks.
Hi Norah,
As a member, you will receive the call information via email the week of the event.
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW
Will this teleseminar be recorded for those of us who can not call in at the time it is scheduled live?
Hi Adrienne,
Yes, we will! The audio recording will be sent out to all members following the event.
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW
Been real sick lately. Would love to get the audio.
Hi Barri,
Sorry to hear you have been sick! The event is today. We will be sending out the audio to all members following the event.
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW
I too have to miss & would love to have the audio.
Please & thank you,
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte,
This is happening today, so you haven’t missed it yet! We will be sending out the audio after the event to all NAMW members.
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW
How can I attend today?
Hi Alicia,
This teleseminar was our monthly event for NAMW members. I encourage you to consider joining NAMW! You can learn all about the many benefits of being a member here: https://namw.org/become-a-member/namw-benefits-2/
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW
can a non member get the transcript?
I missed it and wanted to see it.
thanks.
Hi Michelle,
This teleseminar was for NAMW members only. The recording will be available for members only as well.
NAMW members have many wonderful benefits! I encourage you to learn more here: https://namw.org/become-a-member/namw-benefits-2/
Kind Regards,
Erica
NAMW