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DIVING DEEPER: A Writing Workshop

Do you feel compelled to write,  but something is stopping you from getting on with it?

Do you feel you have a story to tell, or simply something 'to say' but don't know how to start, or how to continue?

Are you looking for a deeper connection to your self, or a sense of fulfilment?

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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador
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quietlaughter : .
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ayla : Illuminated Skye
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rudyan : quasar
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drechanteuse : pompateur of love
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Gabriele : Intuitive Writer
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Nono : whatever
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Tom : Mesocosmic Traveller
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Gabriele : Intuitive Writer
Gabriele posted a reply to the conversation "DAY TWELVE - 2009" in NaNoWriMo ()
Gabriele : Intuitive Writer
Gabriele posted a reply to the conversation "DAY TWELVE - 2009" in NaNoWriMo ()
drechanteuse : pompateur of love
drechanteuse posted a reply to the conversation "DAY ELEVEN - 2009" in NaNoWriMo ()
 Meenakshi : Connection
Meenakshi started a new conversation - GenieInABottle's NaNo Excerpts in Diving Deeper: PROSE ()
nestingwave : Appreciator
nestingwave posted a reply to the conversation "Rob's NaNo Thread - excerpts" in Diving Deeper: PROSE ()
Tom : Mesocosmic Traveller
Tom posted a reply to the conversation "DAY TWELVE - 2009" in NaNoWriMo ()
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador
Sandra New Assigment: Album Cover http://tinyurl.com/yzvnr3t (13 days ago)
Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador
Sandra New Assignment: What you don't want to write about http://tinyurl.com/ygl55sc (21 days ago)
Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador
Sandra New Assignment: Confessions http://tinyurl.com/yd4mefr (1 month ago)
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quietlaughter : . quietlaughter said: We have a number of boards here on Diving Deeper - here are a few tips and tricks to help you along the...
Maze1
Want to join our workshop? Find out here...  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: This is a request-in Group. Anyone can read here, but only Members can post their work or comment on the work. To join,...
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Please read the newsletters to catch up on developments; Short announcements are made here by the moderators.  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: Dear Friends and Diving Deeper members, After a very slow beginning to the summer here on Diving Deeper, things have considerably heated up....
Sandrajensen100
Here are Sandra's Notes Along the Way on the Diving Deeper process and how to support each other through our commenting (NOTE: commenting and constructive criticism guidelines live in this room! ).  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: I've just written a bit about something Brenda recommends in a comment to Andy's wonderful "Faster than you can think" assignment. It's about...
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A safe place to hang out, introduce yourself & talk about anything at all.  Go ▸
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quietlaughter : . quietlaughter said: phew, this is just what I needed here tonight. I am looking for inspiration *ahem* well yes procrastinating. I watched a handful of...
Assignments
Library of Assignments gathered into one place for easy access and inspiration for writing. Please do not post anything in this board. Read the thread inside called: 'How this Assignment Archive Works' if you are confused :-)  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: I was going to post this in December but I think it's a fun one for anyone who is not doing NaNoWrMo: Inspired...
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Post responses to the assignments from the Assignment Archive room here; if it is a response to a screenwriting/playwrighting assignment, post in the screenwriting/playwrighting room.  Go ▸
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quietlaughter : . quietlaughter said: Starling “…in constant repair” she wrote. The letter sat unfinished in front of Mai. She held the pen between her fingers, poised to...
Tbw
If you have 'writer's block' or are feeling glum about your writing, this assignment and the posts  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: As with all TBW pieces, I loved this. I too am sorry it took us a couple of days to dig it up...
Typewriter1
Creative prose writing:  Go ▸
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 Meenakshi : Connection Meenakshi said: Since I'm GenieInABottle   on NaNoWriMo, I decided to name this thread after that nom de plume. Hope the genie comes out and...
Quill2
Poetry in all forms: sonnet, haiku, cinquain, free verse, experimental etc.  Go ▸
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valli : almost still eager valli said: the truth is pollen lies are all petals other section flower are some grey area no matter color trade verses poet people? been...
Moviereel-sm
The art and craft of writing scripts for film & television; writing for the theatre: dramatic literature or drama. This board serves both as a specific 'craft room' for these forms and a place to post creative work that fits...   Go ▸
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rudyan : quasar rudyan said: Oh! still trying to calm my racing heart. I thought for a dark moment that Mandi had had it, that Martin and his...
Butterfly
Explore how writing can enhance and enrich your spiritual practice. Assignments, including quotations, meditations, prayers, loving kindness awareness, stream of consciousness and other assignments will challenge and aid you in the Diving Deeper process.  Go ▸
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jenni : hello jenni said: this will most likely be my last day here for awhile. I thought I would stop in for a last write before tomorrow...
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Writing from the Diving Deeper moderator team. (Sometimes a moderator will post their response to an assignment in the 'Responses to Assignments' board).  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said:     -We're pretty high, he said patting her head as she lumbered slowly up to his level. The pat didn't feel comforting or...
Knittingturkey
Questions and reflections from you on the 'craft' of writing in all its forms; e.g. rules (?) of grammar and punctuation; What is a short story? A prose poem? Feel free to be opinionated and share your personal experience. This...   Go ▸
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Nono : whatever Nono said: Yes Sandra, it has nothing to do with the freefall process. I made a story that built on a fact how a machine...
Globebooks
Listings of print and online magazines looking for poetry, short-stories and non-fiction; competitions; publishers looking for manuscripts.  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: more: If there is a "**" after the name of the magazine/journal it means they are a print magazine accepting online submissions, if...
Library-books
Resources (online and offline) to support your writing. e.g: books on writng, advice publishing & agents, writing workshops and conferences, how-to websites. We are especially looking for resources that come personally recommended!  Go ▸
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Sandra : Inspirational Ambassador Sandra said: After all my own hoo-hah about this, I just stumbled across a good article on choosing titles: Choosing the Right Name for Your...
Quotes2
Please post your favorite quotes about writing: practical, inspirational, funny...  Go ▸
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rudyan : quasar rudyan said: Oh Sandra, that feels like one of the truest truths I've ever heard. I just love when well-known authors echo my thoughts (re...
Haicon
Welcome, Grasshopper...do you want to know what your 'Hai' Is? Come in....  Go ▸
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Gilly : One in a million  ;) Gilly said: Tom.  The poem as you say it,  a poem that needs  space to breathe.  air and light.   brings its own light, just needs air and...
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November is National Novel Writing Month ... 50,000 words of Truly Bad Writing in a month! Find out how to join, who is diving in.... and as a support during November... even if you are not doing it, come and...   Go ▸
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Gabriele : Intuitive Writer Gabriele said: From jenni , day ELEVEN, re Toms dream. Made me laugh out loud. I had a dream this morning. long and involved but...
Script_frenzy
join us in the Frenzy... 100 pages, 30 days, April... find out how to join the madness and write a screenplay, comic book, play etc.  Go ▸
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quietlaughter : . quietlaughter said: Unfortunately we had a lot of ideas, none of which actually made it to paper….actually none of them made it beyond the afternoon...