An interview and then workshop presented by Terrie Silverman. This is presented by WPN's Westside satellite, hosted by Robin Quinn.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Zoom

For our July Westside Satellite, we feature Terrie Silverman – a talented LA writing coach, writer, solo performer, director, dramaturg, and founder of Creative Rites Workshops & Coaching. The Westside Satellite is now part of WPN.

In the first half of the meeting, host Robin Quinn will chat with Terrie about her development as a writer, poet, and performer of unique and memorable solo works. These include Carole’s Mouth (a nod to musician Carole King), Tub: A Comedy about Soaking in What You Need, and On Trial for a Self-Hate Crime: A Comedy about Truth, Justice & Neurosis.

In the second half, Terrie will lead a workshop to inspire participants to explore their identities, which will spark ideas and generate stories.

Workshop Description

Who we are has everything to do with what we value, where we come from, and where we call home. This workshop will explore the connections between home, identity, and the courage to be who you are. Using oral storytelling and writing exercises, you’ll get to investigate what makes you (or your character) fascinating and unique.

The presentation and exercises will help you:

• Use identity to generate stories as well as themes that you’re drawn to write about
• Mine your personal history
• Investigate how identity informs your (or your character’s) point of view
• Use the power of oral storytelling to enliven and enrich your writing

Terrie has always been interested in identity in her work, and she helps clients mine their identity, since it’s an effective tool for story and character development. This workshop will be helpful for writers working on solo shows, personal essays, memoirs, as well as fictional works.

During registration and at the meeting (as time permits), you will have opportunities to present questions about the topic or your related works in progress. Sharing your writing at the workshop is encouraged but voluntary.

Free for IWOSC & WPN members

$15 for non-members  

Deadline for registration is Friday, July 26 at noon!

We will not accept RSVPs after this time!

The Zoom link wil be sent out late Friday afternoon.