"First say to yourself what
you would be; and then do
what you have to do."
-Epictetus
“Sarah’s personal style, her eloquence, and most importantly, her compassion, inspired me to keep going even when the only thing left for me to do was to give up on a particular piece. She truly illuminated my path and I will always be grateful. Even after years of writing, taking Sarah’s class was like walking out of a wall of fog. It was so refreshing to see the sun again. “
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Ana Consuelo Matiella, columnist and the author of The Truth About Alicia and Other Stories
Sarah Lovett's five best-selling novels have been translated into 11 different languages and have been optioned for film and television. They include Desperate Silence, Dantes' Inferno, and most recently Dark Alchemy. She has studied writing for page, stage, and screen with Sam Shepard, Robert McKee, Christopher Vogler, Irene Fornes, Natalie Goldberg and Tom Jenks. In addition to her best-selling fiction, Sarah's non-fiction books include the award-winning "Extremely Weird" children's series, which aired as a television special.
“As a working writer and the author of more than 25 fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children, I understand the vital importance of a nurturing creative community as well as the support and inspiration of a mentor.
I’ve experienced first-hand the challenge of balancing the creative writing process with the business of writing. It gives me joy and satisfaction as a writing teacher, consultant, and coach to help guide you as you deepen process, polish craft, tap into flow, overcome blocks—whatever your next step is along the writer’s path.”
In Sarah's workshop be ready to write intensively, using exercises and techniques that not only focus on the fundamentals of narrative craft but also enhance and enliven your creative process. We will:
"Sarah Lovett is a gifted teacher as well as an accomplished writer. She offers an inspired, practical approach to crafting memorable characters and plots--encouraging her students to relish the process of growing and blossoming as writers."
Jann Arrington Wolcott, author of Brujo, Seduced by Evil; Christmas Celebration, Santa Fe Traditions, Foods, and Crafts; and the forthcoming Deathmark and Lakota Land.