[stylist] Writing workshops

[Brenda]

Hi Bridgit

You sound like a very creative person.  That is neat how you apply your 
acting skills to present your creative writing.

Thank you for the tips for when I find a group to join.  Actually I have 
one friend who has the ability to read out loud while reading the 
material herself with Jaws.  I don't know how she does it, but she 
sounds just like she is reading.  I do have a laptop so when I do get 
involved in workshops or groups, I can take my laptop to be ready in 
case others are using a thumb drive.

I appreciate you taking the time to give me these valuable tips.

Brenda



On 9/20/2011 8:51 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter wrote:
> Brenda,
>
> I completely understand your situation. As I said, it was just another
> option to consider. Most writing groups do operate by sharing and
> reading work. This is essentially how it worked in my classes. One thing
> to keep in mind is that, whether school or writing group, there are some
> things you can do to participate in groups like this.
>
> Have participants email copies of their work they plan to share so you
> have a version to read independently with a computer or notetaker. They
> can also bring their work on a flash drive so you can pull it up on a
> computer or notetaker.
>
> Reading out loud can be problematic for a lot of blind people, and I
> think it is more in part because we're never expected to read out loud,
> so even the best Braille user is self-conscious when asked to read out
> loud. I've handled this a couple of ways as I can't read Braille quick
> enough for this purpose. 1. I've memorized pieces so I can read my own
> work. I love reading out loud, and I have a background in theatre and
> even minored in it at university, so I miss this. Memorizing sections
> allowed me to read my own work. 2. I've had a fellow classmate read a
> section for me. Usually there is someone willing to assist with reading
> your work.
>
> I say don't think you can't participate because it seems difficult.
> Usually there are simple solutions. This is in no way a criticism,
> though. It's tough living in an area with bad, or no, public
> transportation. And a family doesn't allow a mom to have much free time!
> *smile*
>
> I was just offering an option not always considered, and as I mentioned,
> online classes are a good way to learn as well. Atty and others have
> learned a lot this way.
>
> Good luck; we look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:40:50 -0400
> From: Brenda<bjnite at windstream.net>
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> Hi Bridget
>
> I realize the importance of human input and have considered local
> classes and groups with no success.  For me the online approach is the
> most feasible at this time.  Even if I were totally sighted, I would be
> focusing on online options due to my family situation.  Since I am now
> blind, I took the step to contact this list.
>
> I live in a rural area with no reliable means of public transportation.
>
> Online classes is a way for me to adapt to my situation.  It is a
> start.  I am in a household situation where I can develop the discipline
>
> and grow to the point where the cumbersome travel to a local group or
> class might be more acceptable.  Perhaps I might even meet people online
>
> who would want to start a local group.
>
> A local group may be more problematic for me as usually participants
> read their work to the group or maybe group members pass around their
> work, not sure.  In my case, I never was taught Braille because high
> partial sighted students were not given this opportunity.  Even if I
> started learning Braille now, I would not be proficient enough to read
> in a group setting nor would I be able to read selections of others.
>
> I do appreciate your comments and am very thankful for the links to
> online courses list members have sent me.
>
> Brenda
>
>
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