Program Overview
We use a variety of prompts to inspire writing. The prompt could be a word, a phrase, or a poem, to ignite your imagination.
When writing in this style you are free to write whatever you want: truth, fiction, memoir.
Each session the facilitator will introduce a prompt to the group, who will have 15-20 minutes to write individually. The facilitator will bring the group back together after time, for discussion, reflection and sharing . Depending on the group, each session can have 3 to 6 prompts.
Jumpstart meets on the Zoom platform
Mondays
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Pacific
Tuesdays
9:30 am to 11:30 am Pacific
Join!
Bring a notebook, a fast-moving pen, ready to write.
Jumpstart is $60 for a month of 4 meetings
Meet Our Facilitators
Marlene Cullen
Susan Bono
Lakin Kahn
Making The Most Of Your Jumpstart Experience
First Part of Jumpstart: Writing
Relax into your chair. Escort your inner critic out the door.
There is no such thing as “perfect writing” in Jumpstart. It’s all good.
This is the place to feel free to write whatever is on your mind.
Be open to whatever comes up . . . write from an instinctual level.
Your writing doesn’t have to make sense. Don’t worry about how it will sound.
Keep your pen moving.
See your story and tell it.
If you run out of ideas, or don’t want to write on the prompt, you can respond to:
I remember. . .
I don’t remember. . .
What I really want to say . . .
Know yourself better – Just Write
Second Part of Jumpstart: Reading and Responding
Read one freewrite aloud, which enriches your writing experience.
How to respond: Mention what resonates, what is strong and memorable about the writing.
There is no judging, no critiquing, no questions asked for clarification. With this type of freewriting,
we are writing for ourselves, not for an audience nor for the entertainment of others.
Marlene inspires me to follow my dream, to tell my story.
— Karen E.