Creative Writing in the East Bay & Beyond
Dear Writers and Friends, Over the past eight, great years, Diablo Writers’ Workshop has brought adult writers of all ages and experience together to inspire and guide them to discover and tell their stories. Now, more than a hundred classes and two hundred newsletters later, Andrea & Janine are moving on to new chapters in their creative lives. We’re grateful you have shared this journey with us. Together we’ve built a vibrant and supportive writing community and we thank you for that!
What's next?
With an essay collection in the works, Andrea is carving out more time for her own writing. She’s also launching a new monthly newsletter, Everything Essay!, on Substack. (Read it here.) She’ll continue as an editor at Brevity Blog and offer occasional virtual classes on Zoom and self-paced courses on Substack. Her Wednesday morning Co-Write sessions will continue, along with the Submit-It-Now—soon to be hosted on a new platform.
Janine continues her work as a storyteller in three ways: as a podcaster, editor, and educator. Bipolar She is now at 30 episodes and she’s produced a 2nd podcast (new topic coming soon!) Janine offers developmental editing for projects of all lengths, as well as book coaching--from concept to print. With a new certificate from the Center for Journal Therapy, Janine facilitates innovative journaling courses, as well as a Journal & Workshop course for writers craving inspiration.
Classes w/Andrea
Co-Writing Wednesdays!
Every Wednesday except: No Co-write on
June 11 or July 9
Next Session--June 3
And more...
Developmental
Consulting
Our developmental editing service includes a comprehensive review of your work (feedback letter and line edits) with a targeted approach to help you reach your next goal.
We are booking editorial slots into mid-2025 now.
Bay Area Writers:
Join Us for Coffee and a Bite!
Friday, June 6 at 10:30 am PST
at Orinda Books
Hope to see you there!
A & J
Diablo Writers' Workshop
New Class w/Janine
Begins July 17
5 weeks
Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM
Be transported into journal writing
in this mini-retreat.​​​​​​​
Bipolar She with Janine Noel is a storytelling podcast. Each guest--from experts in the mental health field to those living real lives--shares a mental health journey through the power of story.
Available anywhere you find your podcasts.
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