Have you been meaning to move your memories on to the page?

Looking for a new level of commitment to your writing?

Seeking technical skills and feedback in an open, supportive atmosphere?




Start the projects you’ve put off for another time,
finish that piece that needs only one more nudge.
Join us for:

Writing from Life Experience

A Seven Week Course for Lesbians
February 4 through March 17, 2008
Mondays 6:30-9:00
3506 Woodruff at MacArthur • Oakland
(call or e-mail for directions)

Facilitated by Elana Dykewomon
award winning author and editor
(see www.dykewomon.org)

Conversations, exercises, readings & feedback
geared to help you shape your self as a character.

Whether your objective is memoir or fiction,
this is a safe space where you can find form for your story.

We work on technical aspects of writing, as well as
ways to access your raw materials.

All levels welcome!
$200-300 sliding scale
Enrollment limited to 10.
Leave a message at 510-562-2605, or e-mail dykewomon@yahoo.com





Elana will be on the faculty of the
Lambda Literary Foundation
Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBT Writers
Los Angeles
August 10-17, 2008
(held on the campus of the American Jewish University)

If you are interested in applying
for this unique Writers Retreat,
click here


Elana will hold her 7-week fall workshop
Writing from Life Experience for Lesbians
in October this year.
Check back in July for details!





Elana was the featured writer in
Lodestar Quarterly #10.
Check it out at:
www.lodestarquarterly.com/