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About the New London Writers' Studio |
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| The
Studio |
The
New London Writers Studio is a place dedicated to
creativity. It is a place where writers write.
Students come here to learn and practice writing
skills in a supportive, engaging, relaxed
environment.
At the New London Writers Studio, writers share
their enthusiasm for writing and learn from each
other. Join us and discover that writing is fun.
The goal of our classes and workshops is to help
writers achieve greater success. |
| Joyce
Johnson |
While
sorting and packing for our move to New Hampshire, I
came across the very first book that I ever wrote.
Published by Mrs. Roeder's fourth grade class, My
Life Story is a great work of historical
fiction. Thirty-seven years later, the book's
cover, made of red construction paper, is still
rather bright. The pages were "printed"
using a No. 2 pencil, every word painstakingly
copied by hand onto lined paper. One thing I
noticed, my handwriting hasn't improved since then.
Getting the words down is only the beginning.
From
there you have to revise, rewrite, and rework the
story until it can stand alone. Collaborating with
other writers through a class, workshop, or retreat
empowers you and allows you to take your writing to
the next level. Writers have been depicted as
solitary, tortured souls and to a certain degree
that can be true. But it doesn't have to be. Join us
and see how to free yourself - to write for life.
I grew up in the small, historic town of
Suffern, New York. My neighbor Tanta Lou Errico, a
member of the local historical society, ignited in
me a love of history. My college studies at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sparked my
love for technology.
I've traveled all around the world - from Africa to
Iceland, Canada to Costa Rica - because I wanted to
see who and what was out there. What I found were
places so fascinating and different from my own
life's experiences. I've lived in a lot of different
states too, finally landing in beautiful New London,
New Hampshire. I share an eclectic Cape-style house
with my husband David, two children, Ethan and
Kendra, and two cats named Mimi and Mulan.
"It
was a fabulous weekend and [the guest
speaker] Judy O'Malley was great. I found
her to be open and forthright. And with such
a small group it was easy to get to know
everyone and their writing. Joyce has some
great ideas for other workshops."
- Denise Ortakales - Author, Illustrator
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Joyce's Credentials:
- Historical fiction writer - middle grade and
young adult
- Contract technical writer
- B.S. Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Lesley University
- Member The Society of Children's Book Writers and
Illustrators
- Member NH Writer's Project
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What We Offer
Trusted Reader
- Someone who can read your manuscript and give you well
thought out suggestions invoking creativity, not
negativity.
WiFi
- A place to work without being distracted
Community
of other writers
- People who want to write and be successful, just like you.
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