Workshop for Writers: Find Time to Write!

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Quince Orchard High School | Gaithersburg, MD

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Build a sustainable writing practice. Bust the lack-of-time myths and pitfalls that hold you back, leave with a strong time management plan!
About this Event

Struggling to reach a writing goal, or want to add more writing time into your life? In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to create a regular writing routine. Join writing coach, Melanie Figg for a practical guide to begin building a sustainable writing practice. We’ll discuss obstacles to success, bust some myths that hold us back, and take note of some common pitfalls. Leave with a renewed commitment to your work and a strong plan to put in place!

Quince Orchard High School, Classroom #220

Instructor Bio: Melanie Figg (MFA, CPCC) is an award-winning writer, as well as an inspiring writing mentor and certified professional coach. For over 25 years, Melanie has helped guide hundreds of writers, from beginners to published authors, to improve and submit their work, finish their manuscripts, rein in their inner critics, create sustainable writing routines, and most of all—express themselves and enjoy their writing lives. Melanie’s work has been published widely. She has been a regular workshop leader for the Gaithersburg Book Festival over the years and she currently teaches at The Writer’s Center and in private homes. She also works 1-1 with writers. www.melaniefigg.net


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Learn from experienced, professional writing teachers and coaches, who are also published writers and editors themselves - in-person! Whether you are just beginning your journey as a writer, or have been writing for years, nourish your creative spirit through encouraging craft workshops and a local literature community.

Workshops are brought to you by Garinè Isassi, the Chair of Workshops for the Gaithersburg Book Festival and the author of the award-winning novel, START WITH THE BACKBEAT.


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Quince Orchard High School, 15800 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, United States

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USD 40.00

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