New workshops and classes added frequently; please keep checking or join my mailing list.
Boston, MA, Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Time of Your Life: Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. including lunch break Grub Street Writers
$115 / $95 for members
Online workshop, FALL, 2010 (dates tbd)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for more info
$40
This Yahoogroups email-based course offers an easy, convenient and inexpensive learning experience. Twice a week I post a lesson (on time management, coping with perfectionism, coming out as a writer, building a sustainable career path, coping with rejection, etc.) to the group. Some lessons include simple exercises. For the next few days, we discuss the topic both in general, and relative to participants’ individual situations. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of their underproductivity, as well as solutions to it.
The discussions are always compassionate and supportive. Every student gets one individual email exchange with me, but most discussions are group, because that benefits everyone and because part of the solution involves “coming out” as an imperfect writer. However, even if you prefer to not actively post, you will still benefit a lot from the class.
Boston, MA, 6 Mondays starting October 18, 2010
How to Write a Lot: The Secrets of the Prolific
7 – 10 p.m. Grub Street Writers
$305 / $280 for members
Why do some writers seem to write effortlessly, turning out page after page, chapter after chapter, and book after book, while so many others struggle over every word? The difference often comes down to how one relates to one’s work. If you feel a lot of fear and ambivalence when you write, or set too-high expectations for productivity or quality, then writing will probably be hard. But if you can avoid those traps, it becomes easier and even a joy. Through workshops and exercises, this course will teach you how to do just that. We’ll begin by identifying the forces that create procrastination and blocks, including our own fears, damaging societal messages, and the pernicious habits of perfectionism and negativity. Then we’ll work on solutions, including “compassionate objectivity,” writing without hesitation, writing through “the wall,” and using timers and other tools.
Hillary Rettig helps ambitious and creative people from all walks of life use their time better, create more rewarding careers, and overcome procrastination, perfectionism, fears, and blocks.
Upcoming Workshops/Classes
New workshops and classes added frequently; please keep checking or join my mailing list.
Boston, MA, Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Time of Your Life: Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. including lunch break
Grub Street Writers
$115 / $95 for members
Online workshop, FALL, 2010 (dates tbd)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for more info
$40
This Yahoogroups email-based course offers an easy, convenient and inexpensive learning experience. Twice a week I post a lesson (on time management, coping with perfectionism, coming out as a writer, building a sustainable career path, coping with rejection, etc.) to the group. Some lessons include simple exercises. For the next few days, we discuss the topic both in general, and relative to participants’ individual situations. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of their underproductivity, as well as solutions to it.
The discussions are always compassionate and supportive. Every student gets one individual email exchange with me, but most discussions are group, because that benefits everyone and because part of the solution involves “coming out” as an imperfect writer. However, even if you prefer to not actively post, you will still benefit a lot from the class.
Boston, MA, 6 Mondays starting October 18, 2010
How to Write a Lot: The Secrets of the Prolific
7 – 10 p.m.
Grub Street Writers
$305 / $280 for members
Why do some writers seem to write effortlessly, turning out page after page, chapter after chapter, and book after book, while so many others struggle over every word? The difference often comes down to how one relates to one’s work. If you feel a lot of fear and ambivalence when you write, or set too-high expectations for productivity or quality, then writing will probably be hard. But if you can avoid those traps, it becomes easier and even a joy. Through workshops and exercises, this course will teach you how to do just that. We’ll begin by identifying the forces that create procrastination and blocks, including our own fears, damaging societal messages, and the pernicious habits of perfectionism and negativity. Then we’ll work on solutions, including “compassionate objectivity,” writing without hesitation, writing through “the wall,” and using timers and other tools.