WRITING BASED IN BOWEN THEORY
CSNSF is offering 3 modules of monthly 90-minute Writing Seminars that include individual meetings with a writing coach and time to present for critique and practice.
Module 1: Central Elements in Writing
(To be held again in 2019)
Module 2: Writing for Oral Presentation (Will begin on September 8, 2018) Registration open
Module 3: Routes to Publication (Will begin in January 2019)
Investment: $500 Per Module
Module 1
Central Elements of Writing
Presented by Rev. Katie Long, DMin
April 21: Bowen Theory and Foundations for Writing
May 26: Organizing and Writing Content
July 7: Resources, Techniques Considerations
Module 1 will frame writing for publication in context of relationships and opportunities for differentiation of self. It will address how to organize and present content in ways that engage readers, as well as discuss how reactivity to relationships can produce obstacles to writing. Resources and techniques for beginning and experienced writers will be included. Each session will include time for questions and discussion.
Writing Coaching
Each module includes a one-hour monthly consultation with Katie Long to begin or work on a writing project.
July 28: Writer Seminar
Participants in Module 1 can use this two-hour seminar to present project plans, developments and progress for discussion with the seminar leader and other participants.
Module 2
Writing for Oral Presentation
Presented by Rev. Katie Long, DMin
September 8: Bowen Theory and Foundations for Presentation
October 6: Organizing and Presenting "Live" Content
November 3: Putting the Elements Together
Module 2 will focus on presenting to an audience with attention to relationships and to differentiation of self. Engaging an audience requires careful organization and word choice whether speaking from a manuscript or from memory. Careful attention to emotional elements of the “live” setting is important. The final session will include an opportunity to review and discuss a presentation. Each session will include discussion and questions.
Writing Coaching
Each module includes a one-hour monthly consultation with Katie Long to begin or work on a writing project.
December 1: Presenter Seminar
Each participant in Module 2 will have the opportunity to make a presentation for review and feedback.
Reserve Your Spot for Module 2
Module 3
Routes to Publication
Presented by Rev. Katie Long, DMin
Dates to be announced in January, February and March, 2019
This module will concern navigating emotional processes around print publication, as well as in blogs and other electronic formats. It will consider the importance of relationships as well as differentiation of self. In each seminar, guest faculty will discuss their writing experiences and routes to publishing in various print venues, including popular, professional and scientific, as well as blogs and other digital formats. Each session will include time for questions and discussion.
Writing Coaching
Each module includes a one-hour monthly consultation with Katie Long to begin or work on a writing project.
April 2019: Presenter Seminar
Each participant in Module 3 will have the opportunity to present project plans, developments and progress toward publication for discussion with the seminar leader and other participants.