Category: Writing

Interview, Memories, Writers, Writing

Reflecting on a Wonderful Interview

Linda

I had the immense privilege to interview Elaine Mansfield- we talked about the many things we have in common- grief, living in the country, spiritual paths, the power of ritual after the death of a loved one, and more.

Elaine Mansfield is an author and hospice bereavement workshop leader. Her memoir, Leaning Into Love: A Spiritual Journey Through Grief, captures the heart–from the extraordinary closeness of Elaine’s marriage to how she and her husband Vic transform their struggle with cancer and despair into a conscious relationship with mortality. After Vic’s death, Elaine leans into her ongoing love as grief leads her through emotional and spiritual depths on a journey into her new life.

 For more information and to listen to this wonderful interview, click here.
Classes, Slipper Camp, Writers, Writing

Slipper Camp Love 2.0

Linda

On March 4, 2016, LOVE will be the subject of the online Writing Slipper Camp of 2016. These will be ALL NEW prompts :).

I hope you will be 1 of 10 writers who will receive 3 illustrated prompts about LOVE every OTHER morning for 20 days, along with daily writing tips and coaching suggestions. You will be writing 1,000 words (2 pages) on 1 of the 3 daily prompts and sending it to me by midnight every OTHER day.

Starts March 4, Ends March 23. Over 250 writers/non-writers have taken this structured online writing class since 2011.

Let’s focus our energies on a healthy dose of LOVE in 2016! xoxo

To register email me here or on Facebook here.

& Retreats, Classes, events, Memories, Writers, Writing

Thinking About Last Week

Linda

The Fourth Annual February Writing Retreat (this year in Cambria) was the most terrific of all. Out of respect for the Cambria 6, some of whom are Facebook-averse writers, here they are, backs to me, watching the sun go down. Bonded by stories and laughter and tears, great meals, writing sessions, shopping! and a final caper that sent us all home with a huge grin. Thank you, my writers. You know who you are. What a glorious time we had together.

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events, Friends, Writers, Writing

Upcoming- HerShop

Linda

What a gorgeous day to announce this wonderful news. Amy Ferris, writer extraordinaire, author, editor, screenwriter, memoirist is coming to LA in June to do a one-day Writing HerShop with Jody Kobak Feagan and Katie Rountree. I went to one of Amy’s HerShops last year and her extraordinary gifts deepened and changed my writing. If you have a story to tell (don’t we all) run, don’t walk to be with Amy Ferris. She is a rare teacher. And…. I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be teaching a HerShop in June myself – Screenwriting RX – for aspiring screenwriters who want to work on their scripts or want to adapt their books for TV/film. Please see the website for more info. NOTE: These will fill up quickly.

Read more here. 

 

Classes, events, Writers, Writing

#AlchemyofHealing

Linda

How I love these gorgeous women who came to the second-ever Alchemy of Healing Workshop yesterday. We chanted in Sanskrit and Hebrew, wrote without fear, practiced gentle and restorative yoga with Ann Braden and made magic together. The colors of my mother’s paintings brightened by the hour. By day’s end we were sisters. ‪#‎Howthelightgetsingetsin‬ ‪#‎amwriting‬‪#‎amteaching‬ ‪#‎alchemyofhealing‬

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Classes, events, Writers, Writing

Alchemy of Healing Workshop

Linda

When Ann Braden and I decided to create a yoga/writing workshop – The Alchemy of Healing – we wanted to begin a practice of celebrating the cracks within us and filling them with gold. Today, we received this exquisite song from Patty Paul. It broke my heart and then filled the cracks with gold.
Peter Mayer’s ‘Japanese Bowl.” Please listen…

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in” – Leonard Cohen.

For more info about our event, click here.

Classes, events, Motivation, Writing

The Alchemy of Healing Workshop #2

Linda

Testimonials from the first Alchemy of Healing:

“We were all glowing under your encouragement and support. I am so honored to have been part of the group.
Yoga prior to writing unleashed such a lovely atmosphere for responding to your well thought out prompts. It was a most enjoyable, most memorable day.”
– Patty Paul

“Thank you everyone for a beautifully intense, thoughtful, thought provoking, special and healing day. I was awed by your talents and grateful for the warmth and encouragement given to me – a novice!

If you had just smiled, it would have been enough, if you had just smiled and said kind words… It would have been enough…if you had just smiled, said kind words and hugged… It would have been enough!!!!!

Anne and Linda- you were both perfect!!!!! Thank you for making this happen – and please thank your caterers and cookie “dealers” for the scrumptious food!
When is the next one?!”
-Nicole Netanel

“Thank you everyone for a beautiful “Spa Day”. It changed my whole outlook.I have been bragging all week to my family and friends how one wonderful day with such a beautiful group of women has filled my heart with joy, with understanding, with new life.

I was feeling loss, no, that I had died inside. But you ladies breathed life into me…I was lifted by your kindness and honesty.”
-Carol Edwardson
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A mind, body, spirit workshop by
AUTHOR/WRITING TEACHER: LINDA SCHREYER
and
GENTLE & THERAPEUTIC YOGA TEACHER: ANN BRADEN
on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”
-Leonard Cohen

“The Alchemy of Healing” was inspired by the art of repairing pottery with gold or silver lacquer and understanding that the piece is more beautiful for having been broken.

Through a powerful blend of meditation and movement accessible to everyone, writing exercises, group sharing, and discussion we will dive deep into the stories that live inside us and are waiting to be told.

Linda and Ann invite you to move, breathe, laugh, and write, using your mind, body, and spirit in this enlightening workshop.

There will be a delicious catered lunch and dessert.

Please join us for an inspiring experience that stays with you long after you return home.

STUDIO WEST
3491 Shernoll Place
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

If interested reserve your space & RSVP to:
Linda Schreyer
pravina@aol.com
or
Ann Braden
annbraden@gmail.com

by November 26th


Info about Linda and Ann:

Linda Schreyer has taught writing classes for the past 20 years. She is a produced television/screen writer and novelist (“Tears and Tequila.”) She has held staff writing positions on General Hospital, Port Charles, Sunset Beach (for which she received a Writers Guild Award nomination) and The Bold and the Beautiful; co-wrote television movies A Place at the Table (for which she received a Christopher Award and an Ollie Award) and A House of Secrets and Lies ; wrote the original screenplay, Ohmigod! for Touchstone Productions. She was sent to Moscow by Sony Pictures Television to teach Russian writers to write for serial television. In 2014 her first novel was published to rave reviews. It is now in development as a television series. You can find her at lindaschreyer.com.

Ann Braden started practicing yoga in the early ’90’s “with my big hair-sprayed bangs.’’ She has taught yoga for the past 14 years. She is registered as an E-RYT500 and is a proud member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), with certifications from Loyola Marymount University, YogaWorks, Yoga of the Heart and from Sherry Brourman, author of Walk Yourself Well. Her personal experience with breast cancer led her to seek specialty certifications to share yoga with others who have been touched by cancer. She has led yoga workshops, focusing on breath and movement to strengthen, stretch and tune into each individual’s innate healing capacity. Her ability to create community in her classes, her kind and caring nature and her great sense of humor have made Ann a beloved yoga teacher in Los Angeles.www.lovetreeyoga.com.

Grief, Writing

Grief is in my DNA

Linda

As a child of Holocaust survivors who lost their families I already knew this. I’ve always said “Grief is in my DNA.” But I had no idea this could be scientifically proven. My next question is how it affects my children and grandchildren. Only one word for that – oy….

These two articles, “Children of Jewish Holocaust survivors inherited their trauma, Mount Sinai study says,” and “Study of Holocaust survivors finds trauma passed on to children’s genes” are great reads if you’re interested.

Writers, Writing

Jillian Lauren

Linda

I am catching up on my reading and on posts by authors I deeply admire. Here’s one of them. Jillian Lauren. Her post about the cost (and the rewards) of telling her truth hits home to me. Her book – Everything You Ever Wanted – is exquisitely written and yes, deeply deeply honest. Thank you, Jillian.

Source: The Cost of Telling Your Truth, Publicly