Events

The All Ways Writing Circle offers time, space, community, and inspiration to get some writing done. This is for anyone who wants to write—in any genre—and would benefit from dedicated time. Facilitated by Lily Greenberg, participants will be offered a prompt, approximately 45 minutes to write, then a chance to share their work in a warm and supportive group setting. No experience needed, all genres welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Admission is $12.
Participants are encouraged to register on Eventbrite. Walk-ins are also welcome, and can pay at the door by cash, check, or Venmo.
Starting July 11, 2024, our venue is Creative Arts Workshop https://www.arts-workshop.com/ , 171 Main Street Nyack, NY.
For more info and FAQ, visit our website https://allwayswriting.org/writing-circles/ .
This program is offered by All Ways Writing Collective https://allwayswriting.org/ , a group which organizes writing circles, workshops, salons, and author readings in the lower Hudson Valley of New York (Rockland County). Our community members range from aspiring to established writers, and we strive to make our events accessible and engaging for all. Learn more about our community on our Instagram @allwayswriting and our website allwayswriting.org https://allwayswriting.org/ .
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LILY GREENBERG is a poet from Nashville, Tennessee and the author of In the Shape of a Woman (Broadstone Books 2022). Her work has appeared in New England Review, Ecotone, On the Seawall, Cortland Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among others. She holds an MFA from the University of New Hampshire and lives in Nyack, New York. More about her at lily-greenberg.com https://lily-greenberg.com/ .

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What not to do on a public computer. How to safely use your own computer or smartphone on public WiFi. Creating a free Zoom account for video chats.

This is an RCLS grant-funded computer class series for seniors 55+ who want to learn and practice computer skills. Instructed by Alan J. Pierce, EdD.

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Naomi Vladeck is an award-winning author and certified life coach who is devoted to advancing the work of women artists and creators through her company Creativity Matters Coaching. Naomi has been working with and around independent artists for thirty years.

As a performing artist, writing coach, fundraising executive, event planner and non-profit founder, Naomi has helped hundreds of artists create something new from an empty stage, blank page and canvas so that they could make their impact. The experience of her husband’s alcoholism and death led to her writing debut: Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Messy, Thrilling Path of Change into Courageous Transformation which received a Silver Medal Award from the Non Fiction Authors Association, a Finalist Medal in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and a Book of the Year Finalist from the Independent Author Network (IAN).

Naomi has a Masters in Performance Studies from NYU, is a certified creativity coach with the Creativity Coaching Association. She holds a leadership certification from the Inner MBA program of Mindful NYU and is certified and registered public speaker with The Big Talk Academy NYC.

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Join us for the first of three poetry writing workshops instructed by Juan Mobili and Rebecca Watkins.

Session 1: Articulating What You Notice
Considering “paying attention” as a poet’s superpower. Reflecting on what you write about and what you do not write about. Developing your freedom to write outside your comfort zone. Everyone will write a new poem.

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Our weekly poets circle, Circle Up, is happening every Thursday night from 6 PM to 7 PM at X House in Nyack. This week, I’m thinking on doing a performance/delivery workshop, but usually we do either writing or editing. If you want weekly emails or texts about that, let me know and I can add you to the proper list. If you can swing it, cost is $5, paid directly to the venue.

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After a summer break, our lively open mic returns in September. Read a poem to a supportive audience.

 

James McSherry is a graduate of Columbia University’s Writing Program and has been a teacher of writing and film to inner-city high school and college students. His memoir A Clean Street’s A Happy Street is in the New York Public Library and is being taught in New York City public schools. Mr. McSherry was a visiting writer for a series curated by the New York Public Library called “Around the Neighborhood,” where local authors give workshops to young, aspiring writers.

He was a featured author in “The Five Boro Story Project” which brings local writers to the attention of their respective communities and was the recipient of several BRIO Awards, (Bronx Recognizes Its Own.) His short film “Poetry Man” was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner and won the audience award at The Manhattan Film Festival. In addition, “American Boy” a chapter from Mr. McSherry’s latest memoir, We Will Never Be Here Again was a finalist in Columbia Journal’s Print Nonfiction Contest. Another chapter, “Lips”, from the aforementioned book was published in Sequestrum Literary Magazine. He is a contributing writer to MovieMaker Magazine and completed a novel, All the Lovely Dead, which he will soon be adapting for the screen.

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