I received some feed back from everyone about the latest “homework.” I wanted to clarify that it is not required that you do that before our next workshop on February 18. The first assignment to pick out the book, read it, and do the initial worksheet, however, should be completed. It only takes a short while. I provided the next  assignment bit for those who wanted to work ahead. I encourage you to work ahead, since other parts of our lives sometimes steals from our writing time; but, it’s not necessary.

Do, however, note your calendars and be at our workshop Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the North Bend Library meeting room. Do have the first assignment done:  pick a book to work with all year, read it, complete the first worksheet. Come to the workshop. Be ready to write at the workshop, too.

I would be remiss if I didn’t share my own literary milestone — especially given that I am always excited to announce all of yours (just need to read me in and I can share wider with the group). This Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at The Black Dog in historic downtown Snoqualmie, I’ll be having my book launch for Wilderness Rim. I would love if all of you joined in the celebration. There is a no-host bar and dinner special and I will be providing bigfoot-themed dessert for everyone. Wear your best Sasquatch garb (optional) and I’ll see you there!

And now your moment of Writing Zen:

“Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” ~ Misty Copeland

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