Writing Classes with Ana Manwaring
"Most people won’t realize that writing is a craft. You have to take your apprenticeship in it like anything else." —Katherine Ann Porter
Creative Writing Class
Napa Valley College, Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Ave., St. Helena 707-967-2900
Next session: June 3- July 22, 2010
8 Thursdays 1-3 pm Cost $100
The Second Step Workshops
Join us to share thoughts on craft and the business of publication as these apply to your works-in-progress. Participants read from their fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry for the group to encourage and gently support. Beginners, and more seasoned writers alike, benefit from the camaraderie and inspiration generated by this friendly group.
Wednesdays in Penngrove 4:00-7:00 pm
8 meetings Cost $120
New session starts July 7, 2010 Limited to 8 participants
PenGrove Revision Workshops
On-going facilitated revision groups for serious writers of long fiction and memoir.
We will revise 1st and 2nd novels/book length memoir while learning craft as it applies to our individual work and styles. Three people will read each session and the group will respond with kind and constructive critique. Each reader will have 45 minutes to read and receive critique.
1st and 3rd Mondays in Penngrove 10-1 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Penngrove 10-1 pm
4 meeting committment Cost $80 Limited to 6 participants
Rianda Writers Club
A place for writers, new and seasoned, of all genre to share their work for both enjoyment and critique as well as an informal forum to discuss ideas, writing craft, problems and successes with writing and revision. We will also share information on avenues for publication and resources we have found beneficial.
Rianda House
1475 Main St., St. Helena 707-963-8555
1st and 3rd Tuesdays in St. Helena 2-4 pm
On-going drop-in clinic Cost donation to Rianda House
Critique Club
Looking for a group of peers to help you edit your writing? Join Redwood Writers and sign up with Critique Club.
Critique Club is a free service that matches writing partners, helps writers form critique groups and finds new participants for existing groups. If you are seeking a writing partner or a peer group, or you have an opening in your critique group please email
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Redwood Writers Conference
Ana will participate as an on-site editor.
For more information got to www.redwoodwriters.org
Read what Ana’s students have to say:
Mark—
"I've decided to put some of my writing from your class together and send it off to the Stegner Fellowship which takes submissions until Dec. 1. And I want to tell you that being in your class has opened me to trying new things and being much more directed and disciplined that I have been before."
Betty—
"In case you have somehow overlooked it, you have been responsible for inspiring your students and you should pat yourself on the back (difficult maneuver) for bringing out the best in us and giving us the confidence to keep on pitching. You are what all teachers should aim for!"
Gene—
"Thanks Ana. I must say that in the 15 (?) years I have been taking classes at the college, you are the best teacher we've had."
Kent—
"Just a short note to thank you for welcoming us to your home. I thought the session was informative and most enjoyable."
Kit—
"You mentioned when you talked to Ana Manwaring's class in Napa last year to say hello when we submitted work to you. I am pleased to be doing that. I wish to let you know how much I appreciate her teaching: professional and enthusiastic. As I am a teacher also, it has been instructive to me to observe her growing skills in the classroom. Plus she seems to love teaching!"
What a thought provoking response to the question, Kit! I'll be pleased to post it next month! And thanks for re-establishing our connection via Ana. It's always wonderful to see how a writer comes to Tiny Lights! I love Ana's enthusiasm, too. She is one-of-a-kind! Susan