Lakeshore Writers Workshop

Since 2004, I have led workshops and classes to support aspiring writers to find their voice, strengthen their writing practice, and complete works in progress. In my workshops, I create a nurturing and instructive environment so students can cultivate their skills, build a foundation for their work in supportive place, and write in community with other serious writers. Students receive precise positive feedback, directed always to the strength and unique quality of their own voice.

Workshops, master classes, and developmental editing services are offered to motivate, inspire, and support writers of all genres and skill levels. An AWA Affiliate, I combine my training and experience with the teachings of Pat Schneider and others.

I lost my writing studio during the pandemic and went to Zoom. During the pandemic writers across the country and abroad joined my workshops so I’ve remained virtual. I do offer in person events and have taught in libraries, community learning centers, The Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Hedgebrook, and other venues. CLICK For future in-person events

Revision

In the Revision Workshop, you’ll share works in progress in a circle of supportive writers focused on constructive review and discussion of craft (stories, memoir, novels, essays).

Generative

In Generative workshops  respond to prompts and produce new work or dive deeper into ongoing projects. We focus on the craft of writing, and explore ways to strengthen writing practice, to take risks, or simply to defeat those momentary phases of writer’s block. 

One-on-One

In one-on-one sessions, I offer in-depth developmental editing services with a goal of discovering where the writing is most alive and identifying opportunities to go deeper and to realize the writing’s greatest potential. Receive constructive feedback on your current work, as well as guidance and support for your writing goals.

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Teresa is a writing workshop leader who is sensitive, supportive and knows how to bring out the best in all participants. In addition to her great leadership in the workshops, her feedback on my manuscript was thoughtful and helped me pinpoint areas I could improve on in addition to identifying the many things I was doing right. She doesn’t impose any writing style on you, she helps you find your own voice and make your work the best it can be.

Natylie B.

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Teresa understands what it takes to write with courage. She helps writers in all stages of development celebrate their unique voices. I’ve found her feedback to be extremely supportive and uplifting. She’s helped me grow comfortable even with my messy drafts, and to stay focused on steering toward the vision.

Mark

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I’ve taken Teresa’s writing workshop for about five years, almost continuously. Now, I am a published author, and I can honestly say my early writing practice with Teresa’s group contributed immensely to my understanding of the craft of fiction, language, and process. Teresa’s critique of the writer’s work is generous in praise and extremely astute in its constructive feedback. Lakeshore Writers is THE place for writers to strengthen their voice, and find their community.

– Anoop J.

Upcoming Workshops and Classes

Connect and Write!

Check in with Lakeshore Writers for discussion and free write.
No Charge. (Space Limited)

Stay tuned for more information

 

Generative Workshops

Free write in response to prompts.
Craft discussion. 8-weeks. 

January 17 – March 13, 2024
Wednesdays – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
No meeting Feb. 7th*

January 18 – March 14, 2024
Thursdays – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
No meeting Feb. 8th*

*(AWP Conference)