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Jumpstart Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We use a variety of prompts to spark writing\u2014sometimes a word, a phrase, or a poem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are usually three prompts in each workshop. We write for 15\u201320 minutes on each prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After writing, participants choose one freewrite to read aloud, enriching the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responses from listeners focus on what we like, what stands out and what is memorable about the writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no judging, no critiquing, and no questions for clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of freewriting is for ourselves\u2014not necessarily for an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jumpstart meets on the Zoom platform.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9:30 am to 11:30 am Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interested in joining?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contact Marlene if you are interested in learning more about Jumpstart Writing Workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jumpstart is $60 for a month of 4 meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Our Facilitators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marlene Cullen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Susan Bono<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lakin Kahn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Making The Most Of Your Jumpstart Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First Part of Jumpstart: Writing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Relax into your chair. Escort your inner critic out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There is no such thing as “perfect writing” in Jumpstart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


This is the place to write whatever is on your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Your writing doesn\u2019t have to make sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Keep your pen moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


See your story and tell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you run out of ideas, or don\u2019t want to write on the prompt, you can respond to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember. . .
I don\u2019t remember. . .
What I really want to say . . .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Know yourself better – Just Write<\/em>
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Second Part of Jumpstart: Reading and Responding<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Read one freewrite aloud, enhancing your writing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Responding during the readings: Mention what is notable about the writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There is no judging, no critiquing, no questions asked for clarification with this type of freewriting,<\/p>\n\n\n\n


We are writing for ourselves, not for an audience.
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Marlene inspires me to follow my dream, to tell my story. <\/em>
\u2014 Karen E.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Questions?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Email Marlene directly by filling out the form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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