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"'What do we mean by being happy?' Professor Csikszentmihalyi asks.'Is it just pleasure and the absence of pain? These are rewarding conditions, indispensable to maintain psychic processes on an even keel. But happiness also depends on something else: the feeling that one is growing, improving. That process is, by definition, a process of learning, a broadly defined. One might conclude that learning is necessary for happiness, that learning is the pursuit of happiness.'"
Peak Learning : How to Create Your Own Lifelong Education Program
by Ronald Gross
WAWI Learning Groups
WAWI sponsors learning groups from time to time. These groups can be for a limited time or can be ongoing. For those that are not currently active, you can write to register for the next available class. Some classes may require fees. You will receive a notice on the amount of fees, the course lessons and duration prior to making a decision on these courses.
 Leap of Freedom |
We will also be offering a personalized class for myth writing with additional instruction and critiques in the elements of myth. No prior editing experience is necessary. This class will require a fee and will be available in the Summer of 2002. To join this group, please write to Myth and Metaphor class
 Imagination |
Which animals do you love, respect, fear? Are you as fierce as a tiger or gentle as a fawn? Animal metaphors are especially effective in defining personality traits--of yourself or your fictional characters. Learn about nature's beguiling array of magnificent creatures and mythology's powerful animal goddesses.
This group concentrates on creating memorable personal mythologies to express your own distinctive traits or those of your fictional characters. Those seeking to find or create their animal totems are welcome, as are nonfiction writers who want to use these techniques to enhance their creative nonfiction. Participants practice defining emotion actions and character traits using mythological archetypes and by examining the traits of animals. This process of tapping into the divine and nature's most inspired creations will help reveal your deepest desires, in all their varied hues and unique patterns, and allow inner goals and strengths to emerge.
No prior writing experience is necessary.This group is free and ongoing. Purchase of the book is not a requirement but might be helpful. To join this group, send a blank email to send a blank email to Animal Writers or visit the Animal Writers Home Page.
Twilight Fire |
The most memorable writers develop their own distinctive voice, texture, and style. Learn how to develop yours by identifying your special characteristics and interests. Focus on your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses. Explore the writing of favorite authors, then learn to adapt the best of their style into your own work. Elements of Good Writing: how to write a good opening, how to get paragraphs to flow, how to structure the information presented, how to bring the piece to an effective close. Most importantly, they will learn how to capture the reader¹s attention and hold it until the end.
No prior writing experience is necessary. This class will require a fee and will be available in the Summmer of 2002.To join this group, please write to Writing with Style
 Ullswater |
Learning to be an Editor brings a writer to the next step. Editors look for gaps in the manuscript, punctuation and grammar errors, plot weaknesses, flat characters or wording, and libel. The self-editor is able to spot these problems and correct them before they send the manuscript out for submission. Knowing the elements of editing will greatly improve your chances of being published. It may also add another dimension to your career opportunities.
Ruthless Editing is an essential part of the creation process; ruthless self-editing is a skill most writers lack. Participants will begin their in-class writing with uncritical brainstorming and then learn to polish their work using professional editing techniques bringing a focus and tightness to their work that readers will love.
No prior editing experience is necessary. This class will require a fee and will be available in the Summer of 2002. To join this group, please write to Edit With Confidence
