Writing My Way Back Home

g, while providing safety and pacing for the veteran, along with readings from other published veterans and writers, and then discussion/reading sessions regarding the revision process. Resources will include weekly online follow up, creating an on-going writing group, and possible publication or public reading for those veterans interested in sharing their work. The writing workshop begins on Friday evening with a meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday and will consist of workshops from 9 a.m. Writing classes, such as “Getting Going”, cover how the workshop participant can begin the writing process and mine stories buried inside. Other classes include: Characterization and the techniques for recalling details about people; Poetry and experimentation using photographs and memories; Playwriting helps craft stories from varying perspectives; Dialogue and Description classes discuss strategies for making writing come alive using all five senses. The final workshops on Sunday will finish at noon, followed by a final meal together. The workshop’s primary aim is not to generate work of literary quality—although this may happen—rather, it is a tool to help veterans write about feelings, clarify nebulous thoughts, and reflect on events in a way that may lead to greater insight, creativity, and healing.