It is 2,475 degrees outside but the other day on a walk with Corby, the wind blew, and the leaves on the ground made that scratching noise they do when autumn is on its way, and I admit I’m one to push boundaries so it probably comes as no surprise when I write that suddenly I wanted to sharpen all the pencils and make sure everyone has the best stapler and three hole punch the world has to offer.
There are two boys outside playing frisbee as I write this and I want to throw open the window, and in the voice of E. Scrooge after he realizes what a donkey he’s been scream, “NEXT WEEK AT THIS TIME YOU’LL BE LOOKING AT YOUR SYLLABI! GLORY BE, WE ARE ENTERING INTO THE SEASON OF POST-ITS AND PAPER CLIPS! MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!”
‘Tis time for learning, and processing, and reflecting. It’s time to luxuriate in a thought or a memory, I think. Maybe write a thing or two.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Small Class
Like Langston and Emily – A Poetry Workshop. Begins September 6.
Come play with poetry in this five-week course. You will keep a poetry journal, read, discuss, write, and critique at least five different types of poetry. We’ll explore figurative language in poetry, and integrate it into our own writing, have weekly “Poetry Clubs” to discuss what we are reading, and at the end of the course there will be a Poetry Slam.
Week 1: Setting up a Journal, and Persona Poems
Week 2: The Sonnet, the Angry Sonnet, and the Vulta
Week 3: Concrete Poetry
Week 4: The Sestina
Week 5: Ekphrastic Poetry
Price: $150
Callie Feyen is one of those magical teachers whose influence stays with you long after her tutelage is over. When I landed in her poetry workshop, I was grappling with crippling self-doubt in my call as a writer, even after years of writing and editing professionally. Studying and writing poetry taught me to cultivate a sense of play when I face the blank page. With Callie’s guidance and encouragement, I learned to trust my writer’s voice again. I am deeply grateful for this course.” — Erin S.
“Callie has a gift for creating an environment that is encouraging, challenging, and inspiring. I felt safe to take creative risks and as a result, I was so happy with the work I was able to produce during this course. I came away feeling more inspired to write than I have in quite some time.” — Lindsey Cornett
Writing Workshop, Book Coaching – I work with small groups of writers, and we move from book concept to full manuscript. Includes book studies and annotations, writing workshops, organization techniques, critiques, and more. Rates vary. Contact me for more information. Also available one-on-one. (calliefeyen@gmail.com)
One-on-One Coaching
From Inspiration to Habit – A 5-week writing course I designed to offer writers a few tools to help you as you pursue your writing dreams. Each week you’ll get a story I wrote paired with a writing exercise that will provide a way into the stories you need to tell. These are exercises I’ve used myself, with the students I taught, and with other writers I coach. They can be used every time you write, or you can pick and choose as you find which ones work for the project you are working on.
“My creative fire was nearly put out by the day-to-day waters of life. It had been far too many years since I allowed myself to follow the dream buried in my heart. Like a candle with no wax left to burn, my flame was fizzling, and I didn’t see a match nearby. On a whim, I signed up for Callie’s Inspiration to Habit course and it was just the thing I needed to spark a fire once again. Callie helped me find my voice and get back to following my heart’s desire to write.” – Crystal Rowe
Also available, my Manuscript/Essay/Chapter Critique.
“I’m so filled with joy and gratitude whenever I get feedback on my work, but the caliber of critique and thoughtful, insightful feedback from Callie Feyen are next level! I feel so challenged, inspired, motivated, and seen!” – Annie Marhefka
Find your stories. Use your voice.
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