Wow, Katrina, I did not appreciate all the research and hand-wringing that went into bringing authors to KWLS workshops. I feel fortunate to have experienced two workshops in the past 4 years with excellent teachers who both inspired, guided, and illuminated. My first workshop I was not familiar with the instructor but attracted to his description as well as body of work. Obviously, I was looking first for the match in my genre interest. The second workshop was led by someone I'd met at another conference and whose work I admired. I also heard across the board fanfare of his generosity and excellence as a teacher. I hope you will continue to bring in both "big names" as well as those lesser-known authors who have a track record of strong teaching of craft. Personality matters, too, as the author must be able to connect with a diversity of writers and work toward group cohesion.
Like you, I have redirected my focus toward craft and producing pages. I keep a specified time each week for "networking" and keeping up with the business side. And this direction of a more singularity of focus was inspired by that fantastic KWLS workshop author.
Wow. The only time I taught a workshop for the KWLS - as a fill-in for someone who was sick - I certainly didn't get a tenth of that fee! Unbelievable... Enjoying your posts, and this one for its break-out devil-may-care quality!
Wow, Katrina, I did not appreciate all the research and hand-wringing that went into bringing authors to KWLS workshops. I feel fortunate to have experienced two workshops in the past 4 years with excellent teachers who both inspired, guided, and illuminated. My first workshop I was not familiar with the instructor but attracted to his description as well as body of work. Obviously, I was looking first for the match in my genre interest. The second workshop was led by someone I'd met at another conference and whose work I admired. I also heard across the board fanfare of his generosity and excellence as a teacher. I hope you will continue to bring in both "big names" as well as those lesser-known authors who have a track record of strong teaching of craft. Personality matters, too, as the author must be able to connect with a diversity of writers and work toward group cohesion.
Like you, I have redirected my focus toward craft and producing pages. I keep a specified time each week for "networking" and keeping up with the business side. And this direction of a more singularity of focus was inspired by that fantastic KWLS workshop author.
Love to hear that Evelyn!
Hands dirty! Go with the flow. Inner child. Sho Fu is a wonderful canvas for creativity. ❤️🤩
Wow. The only time I taught a workshop for the KWLS - as a fill-in for someone who was sick - I certainly didn't get a tenth of that fee! Unbelievable... Enjoying your posts, and this one for its break-out devil-may-care quality!