Molly Cook...her thoughts, opinions, writing tips, and whatever else crosses her quirky mind...
"There are two kinds of people in the world: the ones who listen to 'Body & Soul' and
the ones who can talk right through it."
--Jewel Hailey, Listen
NEW! The doctor is in, and I make house calls! For writers on Whidbey Island, the new Skylark will offer custom writing classes and workshops any place, any time, on any topic. I'm moving away from the old academic classroom model for non-academic programs for adults to what I call the "house concert" model, and here's how it works. CUSTOM CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Custom Writing Workshops, Classes & Literary Performance/Entertainment
You can get a group together when you want to meet, where you want to meet, and choose the writing topic you’d like to hear about. I’ll accommodate you and charge a single fee for my time. If you have five people, you can split that fee five ways which makes it affordable. Maybe you want to have a group of writers in your home for coffee and writing, or you might want to convene the group at a different location. It’s up to you and my availability.
Possible writing topics could include any aspect of fiction, creative nonfiction (memoir, essays, articles), or poetry from beginning levels for new writers to advanced for writers who are ready to revise and/or polish their work. Guided critique groups or writing clinics are possible as well, to offer you feedback on work-in-progress. If there’s something more specific you and your group would like to cover in order to meet your writing goals, we can work it out.
Workshops can run from two-hours to a full day, from one session to a series. On the island, the fee is $75/hour (two-hour minimum) for groups up to eight. If travel is more than 20 minutes from my home, I'll add a small travel fee to cover that time. For larger groups, the fee will vary and we'll discuss that in advance.
Note: During the fall and winter, I'll be available for daytime classes and workshops.
LITERARY PERFORMANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
Beyond workshops and classes – and drawing on my theatre background including solo performance – I’ll also be available to provide lively and engaging writing programs (“amusements”) and/or special reading performances for events, fundraisers, parties, and other celebrations. Performances will be tailored to the event or, if appropriate, to the honoree. Do you have a particular theme in mind? A particular writer whose work you want to feature? Something serious? Something light? Performances or writing entertainment can be combined with other entertainment as well. Anything's possible and we're limited only by our imaginations - yours and mine! Fees will run from $150 up, depending on the event and other circumstances.
TAKE MOLLY TO LUNCH
I’ll continue the current “Take Molly to Lunch” program for anyone who wants some individual face time with me. It’s simple – we make a lunch date somewhere in Coupeville and the only cost to you is the price of my lunch. You’ll have my full attention as we discuss your writing questions.
Please note that the "Take Molly to Lunch" program is a conversation and does not include reading or critiquing your manuscript. We'll make different arrangement for that.
I'm available on a limited basis for editing, manuscript critique and private consultation beyond lunch. I'm happy to discuss the possibilities with you, and fees will be quoted on a project basis.
If you are not on Whidbey Island, I can work with you by phone, mail and/or email, and the prices are reasonable.
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"To the best of my lights, this is what I choose to do, although I may know more and choose differently tomorrow."
-- Rollo May
