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Robin Barber and Carol Edelstein are certified Amherst Writers and Artists workshop leaders. Their writing workshops follow the Amherst Writers and Artists practices designed by their mentor, Pat Schneider, AWA founder.

There is no fee to come to the workshop once to try it out -- contact Robin or Carol to arrange a visit, at robertebarber[at]galleryofreaders.org or caroledelstein[at]galleryofreaders.org

Ten Essentials of Writing Practice (.pdf file)
Each workshop series is structured to provide time for writing and response. To begin, I present brief readings and writing exercises as a trigger for exploration. 

Policy on Giving & Receiving Comments (.pdf file)
After about an hour of writing time, participants may then share their work (or not, if privacy is preferred).

Policy on Responding to Manuscripts (.pdf file)
When someone wants critical response, he or she gives copies of an edited, neatly typed manuscript to all participants. Prepare up to ten pages of prose, or six poems, and consider including a question about what elements you want readers to focus on for commentary. A week or two later we discuss the manuscript in the workshop, and copies are returned to the writer with written comments. In addition, workshop participants may request one private consultation during each ten-week series.