Nature Is Our Muse: Creative Writing Workshop Series

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Vinton Library and National Endowment for the Arts.

I’m thrilled to share feedback from my virtual workshop series that connected Cape Ann Massachusetts to Vinton Iowa, thanks to the initiative and dedication of Kelly Henkle, Library Director, Vinton Public Library. Kelly was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts on behalf of Vinton Public Library to fund Nature Is Our Muse, Creative Writing Workshop Series. She turned vision into reality, bridging the distance and creative community across the miles. Kelly and the Vinton writers were a joy to work with.

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Testimonial from Kelly:

"Ellen recently developed and led a virtual writing workshop series for patrons of our library, and our local writing group is still reaping the benefits of her guidance.  Time spent with Ellen will improve your writing, and in the case of our library, can also strengthen communities.  Our group is comprised of beginners and experienced writers, and everything in between.  Everyone agreed that Ellen helped us all approach our writing in new and exciting ways.  As an example, one participant had been working on a piece of fiction for several years.  After a session on poetry with Ellen, she devoted the next two weeks to exploring this new style at every turn.  It breathed new life into her fiction as well.  Thank you, Ellen."

Kelly Henkle

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