Mar 03 2010
An Online Course – Oh the Stories You’ll Tell: A Celebration of You and Your Work Begins March 10th, 2010
So, I’ve decided to take a MAJOR leap of faith and host my own online course. I’ve always wanted to try it and so here I am ….(insert freakout here). LOL…seriously if you know of anyone who might be interested in this course, please send this info along. It’s going to be a fun 4 weeks….I guarantee it! (Didn’t I just sound so much like Crazy Eddie? Remember him??)
How many times have you thought of sharing a story but stopped yourself? How often have you felt you had nothing to say? How many times have you started to write a product description you were passionate about because you knew the product you created was sensational but chose to play it down or try to “fit in” with everyone else’s lingo?
We don’t celebrate ourselves or the things we do nearly as much as we should and – as artists, writers and crafters making a presence online – it is especially important to do so. Getting your authentic voice out there and being truly proud of it takes courage. It helps to have someone cheering you on and providing the advice and encouragement you may need while working to make your dreams come true. Let me be that personal cheerleader.
“Oh the Stories You’ll Tell” is a 4 week workshop designed to recharge your storytelling and celebrate the true magic in all you do. We will tell stories in all sorts of ways from writing and art journaling to baking and photography. As we explore new and unusual ways to tell our tales, our vision of who we are and what we do will broaden allowing us to find unique ways to represent ourselves and our work in person and online.
Within this limited enrollment class, you will find fun exercises, inspiring prompts and funny videos. In addition, you will interact with members of the group and receive personal attention from Natasha. This course has been designed so that many of the activities will fit within the framework of daily life. In fact, the hope is that it allows all of us to be more present and fulfilled in our day to day lives. In the end, you will have a journal filled with memories of your storytelling journey that you can refer to anytime you feel as though you are losing your way.
If there is one thing I have learned as a writer and artist, it’s that we need to shake up routines, find new ways of looking at things, and find an inspiring and supportive community where we can share our ideas. The Thursday Sweet Treat was founded on the belief artists and writers need a place to dream, support one another and share the work they love to create. This course builds upon this philosophy.
No two stories or the ways in which we tell those stories are alike. We bring a distinctive perspective to all that we do; sometimes we just need to remember that and rejoice.
I hope you will join me on this journey. In the end, we will not only have found a way to stay true to our voice but we will celebrate it in ways that will enhance our personal and professional life.
When you sign up for the workshop, you will receive a link within 24 hours to a private site where we will be working together. I wanted to make this course affordable for all so the cost is $25. It begins on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.
About Natasha
Natasha has been writing since the day her mom put a journal in her hand at age four. She received her MFA in writing from the New School in New York City before spending time as Marketing and Development Director for a nonprofit and later, freelance writer creating promotional materials for small businesses. Natasha assisted in creating original curriculum pieces for a private school in Manhattan before being invited to teach writing and editing workshops for some of the students. She has taught writing and photojournalism workshops for teenagers and written for publications such as Family Circle, Latina, Lifetips and MediaBistro.
If you have any thoughts, concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at natasha@creativenachos.com. If you’d like to join, simply visit this link: http://thursdaysweettreat.blogspot.com/2010/03/online-course-oh-stories-youll-tell_02.html
Once you are taken to the link, simply scroll down and click the Buy Now button. Hope to see YOU!
Hi Natasha,
I’m really interested and would like to sign up for your online course. Are you still doing it? When I clicked on the “click this link this post and then click the paypal button” , it gave an error message, said ’server not found’.
I would like to (and need to) improve my storytelling skills and to find my authentic voice, and would love to have some help doing so. (I can send more details about me if you want/need.)
You can contact me at karenloewen@rogers.com. I don’t yet have a website.
Karen
Karen! It’s so nice to meet you!! I’m thrilled you’d like to take the course. I just sent you an email with a link and I fixed the one here so it should work now. I’m looking forward to working with you!! So glad you contacted me
Can’t wait to hear from you
Hi Natasha!
My girlfriend and I are interested in finding out more about your online class beginning on March 10. Do you have any online meetings/chats during the 4 weeks, or is it all done through email and website?
Thanks!
Larissa
Hi Larissa!
It’s great to hear from you! How are you? I’m psyched that you and your girlfriend are interested in the class.
Yes, there will be online meetings/chats because I think it’s important that everyone meet, get to know one another, share, network. I’ve structured it so that chats are open and people can join it at there convenience as well as at certain times. I’ve tried to structure the class to fit into people lives so it’s flexible.
I will shoot you an email as well but if you have any other questions, please feel free to email me at natasha@creativenachos.com or leave a comment here.
I’d love to see you both in the class!!
Hope to hear from you
Natasha