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Writing Highway 395
with Clive Matson
Book your spot!

Join an intimate writing community on this leisurely exploration of Sierra Nevada’s beautiful, exotic eastern outback. Soak in Hot Creek, be awed by tufa at Mono Lake, marvel at the Devil’s Postpile, swim in Parker Lake, commune with stars during the Perseid meteor shower.  Come write, relax, and be inspired!
For more information: matsonpoet.com/excursions
To register: clive@matsonpoet.com or (510) 508-5149...

Esteban Ramirez'
Debut Collection of Poetry
Now Available!

In a true first for an artist's creative expression, Esteban Ramirez' first collection of poetry is inspired by his original neoclassical, romantic piano solo album, "Serenade to the Moon" and coupled with original impressionist-themed, artificial intelligence-generated illustrations that are sure to catch your breath in this 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" size coffee-table book...

The Fundamentals of Musical Literacy
with Idlore Eroldi

Create a foundation for learning advanced music theory.

What you'll learn:

• Understand the flexibility of the musical staff.
• Be able to write any musical note.
• Sing or play notes on the piano, guitar or with solfège.
• Accurately input musical symbols...
  

The Art of Slow Travel
by Bhavana Gesota

See the World and Savor the Journey On a Budget.

Many people dream of experiencing the beauty of the differences in culture, language, and geography around the globe. But fears, doubts, and myths prevent them from taking that leap...

Ten-Week Workshops
with Clive Matson

Now Meeting on Zoom!

Bring copies of your work in progress – journal, story, poem(s), novel, play or essay. Read it aloud and take notes as the workshop quotes your own most powerful lines back to you...

Poetry Saloon
with Clive Matson

Now Meeting on Zoom!

Share your own poems or those of your favorite poets or newly discovered poets. You can even share short fiction, memoir, other genres. Or come just to listen, share the company of other lovers of literature and enjoy...

Let the Crazy Child Write!
by Clive Matson

Clive's signature text celebrates the role of the creative unconscious or Crazy Child in stories, poems, plays, and essays. Examples show how the Crazy Child informs our writing and gives it texture and flair, and a plethora of exercises allow you to demonstrate for yourself the power of the knowledge in your own body...

Gratitude
by Taya Vasilyeva

This book is not only entertaining but also inspires children to open their hearts and minds. It teaches kids and reminds parents of how to stay grateful and cherish every moment of their lives...

One-Day Crazy Child & 2-Busy-2-Write Workshops

Now Meeting on Zoom!

These workshops will help you get started on creative writing of any sort — poems, stories, personal essays, plays, novels. We’ll establish an inviting atmosphere, one so comfortable even the shyest writers can flourish and feel proud of what they accomplish. As usual, I expect eight or ten people, much exciting writing, and fun to boot...

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