Get it down on paper
October 3rd, 2006Why is when you’re looking for something that you can’t find it? I find all sorts of things when I’m NOT looking for them. Yesterday I was searching for information on the Ragsdale Foundation’s artist’s retreat in Lake Forest. Never did find their home page! But found a great article at Satisfaction Magazine’s site on the proliferation of writing classes for older adults. According to the article by Lisa Goff, “The Chicago area is awash in writing classes, workshops and degree programs that appeal to the growing number of older adults.” She lists many of these and gives clues as to where to find more.
As someone who has been teaching writing classes at the senior for several years now, I agree with Gary Wilson (quoted in the article) that “Older people have more to say,” he notes. “They’re not groping for content.” What they are looking for in most cases is a bit of guidance getting started and encouragement to keep writing.
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