2017 Events and workshops
"Not all great classes have to be all about 'learning something.' Especially in the world of creative arts, sometimes the best thing a teacher can do is to inspire. That was exactly what author Coleen Paratore did..." Lauren Grimley, student at Cape Cod Writers Center Conference http://blog.laurengrimley.com/2013/08/11/catching-fireflies.aspx
Students writing during an author visit with Colleen Paratore, Spring 2016
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"Coleen Paratore is a font of inspiration, and energy. Her giving nature is fuel for the creative soul. I have been fortunate to take part in two of her workshops. On both occasions, I left revitalized and more confident about why I write." Dan Masucci, Writer/Director of DxONE, the first narrative film about Type 1 Diabetes
WELCOME 2017
May this be a Great Year of Reading and Writing for all of us!
If you want some inspiration and coaching for writing, I hope you'll register for one of my short, fun, motivating workshops at the wonderful Arts Center of the Capital Region, www.artscenteronline.org in the heart of my fabulous hometown of Troy, N.Y, the setting for many of my books, including Dreamsleeves, Writing it Right, and my latest novel, Roar Like A Girl. There is ample free parking behind the building, and a host of restaurants and lovely stores to explore after we finish -- including the fab indie bookstore, Market Block Books. :)
We learn to write by reading and writing. To me, teaching is about inspiring -- igniting the flame and drawing forth the light in others. I never teach the same way twice. At the start of a class, I find out who's in the circle and what people are working on, then we write-and-share, write-and-share in search of sparks that will move us forward with our writing.
All genres and experience levels are welcome -- the mix makes it more dynamic and interesting. Bring a writer's notebook, pen, questions, and, if you wish, a first line, paragraph, or page for feedback. I look forward to welcoming you into one of my writer's circles soon. Perhaps one of these:
Sat, January 14, 2017, FIREFLIES: A Writing Workshop, 10 am - noon, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy. Register today at: www.artscenteronline.org or 518-273-0552 ext 231.
Sat, February 4, 2017: FIREFLIES: A Writing Workshop, 10 am - noon, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy. Register today at: www.artscenteronline.org or 518-273-0552 ext 231.
March 3: "Traditions" Bilingual Writing Celebration, School 14
March 6: YWCA "Ready for Work" Writing Workshop
March 7: FIREFLIES Writing Workshops, Gardner Dickinson Elementary, Wynantskill, NY
March 23, Girls on the Run Fundraiser
Sat, April 1 (no fooling), 2017: FIREFLIES: A Writing Workshop, 10 am - noon, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy. To register: www.artscenteronline.org or 518-273-0552 ext 231.
MAY 2017-- FIREFLIES WRITING RESIDENCY, Averill Park School District, all 4th grades at Poestenkill El, West Sand Lake El, and Miller Hill El; Sponsored by the Averill Park Foundation.
JUNE 2017 -- FIREFLIES WRITING RESIDENCY with all 4th grades in the Enlarged Troy Central School District -- School 14, School 2, School 18, Carroll Hill, and School 16; funded by BOCES Arts in Education and Pioneer Bank.
June 16: "Popsicles with Paratore" K-2 Reading Celebration, School 14, Troy, NY
Aug 2 & 9: Teen Writing Workshops, Middleburgh Library
Sunday, September 17: FIREFLIES Writing Workshop, Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY, 2-4 p.m., register at: www.artscenteronline.org
Sunday October 8: "Who's the Seuss?" -- Writing for Children and Young Adults, Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY, 2-4 p.m., www.artscenteronline.org
Oct 21: Rutger's Council on Children's Literature "One-on-one Conference"
Nov: FIREFLIES Writing Institute, New York State Reading Association, Saratoga, NY
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