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Peg Cheng: Writer

EVENTS

FEAR AND WRITING

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. Free and open to the public.

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Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

 Northeast Library, 6801 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. Free and open to the public.

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FEAR AND WRITING

Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville WA 98072

Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. Free and open to the public.

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FEAR AND WRITING

Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Level 4, Room 1: WA Mutual Room

Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. Free and open to the public.

Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.

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FEAR AND WRITING

Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. Free and open to the public.

Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.

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POETRY MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP

Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM

Eighth Generation, 93 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

By Peg Cheng & Marcus Donner

Everyone can write. Everyone can make art.

Join artist-storytellers Peg and Marcus at their Poetry Makerspace Workshop and see for yourself how easy and awesome it is to write poetry and create art at the same time.

Surrounded by beautiful art in Eighth Generation’s Busted Knuckle Gallery at Pike Place Market, you will learn step-by-step how to create a poem and piece of art using found text, colorful inks, post-it notes, postage stamps, and more. Your finished art piece will be matted and ready to frame. Keep it for yourself or gift it to someone special. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.

This workshop is based on the amazing Found Poetry Makerspace Workshop by Poet-Author-Artist Robyn Hood Black.

Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.

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WRITERS WELLNESS RETREAT

a day of mindfulness, movement & expression

Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Embrace the Moon, 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Retreat led by Peg Cheng and Qigong taught by Kim Ivy

Writing can be a lonely and scary art form. Facing the blank page day after day requires courage and tenacity. Still, writers don’t give themselves enough credit for the challenging emotional and intellectual work they do time and time again, and instead, they often criticize themselves for not writing enough or for not writing better.

This is why the Writers Wellness Retreat was created. It’s a day for like-minded writers to come together and reclaim or begin a practice of self-care for greater creativity and productivity.

Through meditation, use the power of breath to practice mindfulness. Through guided writing exercises, discover your innermost desires and purpose as a writer. Through qigong, move your body to promote relaxation, intuition, and greater flow of energy. Through sharing stories, gain perspective and enjoy camaraderie with fellow writers. Experience all of this at Embrace the Moon, a healing and beautiful space.

Refreshments, tea, and self-care goody bags will be provided. Lunch is on your own at one of Ballard’s many restaurants or you can bring your lunch.

Curious how the retreat went? Read Jeanie’s recap.

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What people are saying…

Lizz Zitron, Professor + Librarian

The Contenders is the middle grade novel you’ve been waiting for: diverse characters who are funny and real. I especially recommend this book for reluctant readers. Eunice and her friends and family feel so real–they are flawed, kind, complex, a little mean at times, and just wanting to find their place in the world. Highly recommended for every middle school collection.

Laila Atallah, Career Coach

What I love so much about your writing is how personal it is. It gives me permission to accept and love my own humanity, while also giving really helpful tips and mindset shifts, and next steps too.

Mary Elder, Writer + Screenwriter

I would recommend your Fear & Writing class to writers at any stage of their career who struggle with fear (or synonym: “procrastination”). Everyone–from the aspiring writer who says, “I wish I could start writing” to the established writer who laments, “I’m a published author, why can’t I be more productive?”–everyone can get real value out of your class.

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