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An insider's update for Redbird Studio writers and friends
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THE TWO REDBIRDS
Redbird Studio and RedBird-RedOak are sister organizations. They are independent and complementary. See listings for registration, purchase and contact information.
REDBIRD STUDIO, Judy Bridges
Shut Up & Write! book and classes, retreats, and private consults.
3195 S. Superior St. #211
Milwaukee WI 53207
414-481-3195
jb@redbirdstudio.com
www.redbirdstudio.com
REDBIRD-REDOAK, Kim Suhr
Writers' Roundtable groups and other programs for adults and young writers.
3195 S. Superior St. #205
Milwaukee WI 53207
(mailing address) P.O. Box 342
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
414-881-7276
kim@redbirdredoak.com
www.redbirdredoak.com
IMPORTANT
Judy is allergic to the chemicals in fragrances, especially hair products and lotions. If you are going to be in a class with her, please check the labels on the products you use.
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Newsflash, February, 2012
From the Bird's Nest...
The early bird is ready to say hello to spring with three events meant to put a sparkle in your eyes.
First, this Wednesday at Elm Grove Library – a personal look at how I came to be a writer, founded Redbird Studio, and published Shut Up & Write! See details below for "What Was I Thinking?"
Second – the 10th annual UWM Spring Writers Festival where I will present a Saturday afternoon workshop on "What it Takes (and what it doesn't) to be a Writer."
Third – "Writers Wellspring," a full week retreat to write, and enjoy the meals and good company at The Clearing in Door County.
The best thing about my events is the people who attend. I hope you will be among them.
Elm Grove Public Library
Wednesday, February 22nd, 7pm, Free
"What Was I Thinking?"
I'd really like to think I'm sane, and competent, and very nice. But the truth is, I do half of what I do without thinking it through.
The year I turned 53, I finished my master's degree, eloped to Scotland, and started a new career. No thoughtful person would cram all that in one year, at that age.
And yet, the master's turned out to be useful, the husband is sterling, and the "new career" turned into the most rewarding 20 years of my life.
Sponsored by the Friends of Elm Grove Library
13600 Juneau Boulevard
Elm Grove, WI 53122
Tenth Annual Spring Writers Festival
Fri.-Sun., Mar. 9-11, 2012
UWM School of Continuing Education 161 Wisconsin Avenue, Ste 6000, Milwaukee
Saturday, March 10th, 2pm
"What it Takes to be a Writer" with Judy Bridges
Learn about five things you must have, and a bunch of things you don't need to worry about to be a writer. Commitment, Confidence, Courage, Communication, Craft. Hear examples and stories, and get encouragement.
The Clearing, Ellison Bay, WI
Sun-Sat. May 20-26, 2012
"Writers' Wellspring"
A week long retreat for writers.
If you ever wished for the perfect opportunity to explore your love for writing, this is it. Whether you want to write family stories, personal essays, short stories, nonfiction, plays or novels, you will appreciate having the support of an experienced coach and a group of like-minded friends. Designed for beginning to intermediate writers, Writers' Wellspring is the perfect blend of time, space, and inspiration.
Time.... A full week for you to dress casually, sleep 'til the bell rings, and show up just in time for meals. Learn more about writing in the morning, write in the afternoon, and read, write or hang out by the fire in the evening.
Space.... Log cabins. Wooded trails. A shimmering lake. More stars than some people see in a lifetime - every one of them twinkling, "Do you want to write? Do it! Do it! Do it!"
Inspiration.... Breathe in the good energy of every writer, every artist, every interesting person who has ever visited The Clearing. Read the books in the lodge. Sit in the Cliff House and listen to the words in the waves.
Craft coaching includes character development, scene visualization, point-of-view, lively writing, and a primer on various methods of publication. Judy is committed to helping you make progress on the path you choose.
Class is appropriate for all levels. (Note: Judy is allergic to fragrances. Please bring FF products to use during this week.)
Location: 12171 Garrett Bay Road Ellison Bay, WI 54210 920-854-4088 or toll free 877-854-3225 www.theclearing.org
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