Wednesday 25 September 2013

The Artist Unleashed: HOW TO GIVE A SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP by Natalie Buske Thomas

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  1. Great tips. I'll keep them close to me as next year I plan to have a few writer retreats here in Akumal, Mexico.

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    1. Thank you. Best wishes for your upcoming writer retreats.

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  2. Excellent tips. I can't imagine winging it.
    I'd have a laser light show at mine. Wouldn't that surprise folks?

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    1. I'd love to see it! For my next workshop I plan to include a reptile show. Kidding, but I really did invite a reptile demonstrator into my theater program as a reward for the cast (several years ago, I don't direct theater these days). It was amazing - snakes, turtles, even a baby alligator. Hmm, no, it doesn't work for my current events. But feel free to use that idea. ;-)

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  4. I'm all for planning. As a person who goes to some of these workshops I appreciate when a person has taken time to be organized. I like handouts, I like being able to speak with the presenter. Best of luck, Natalie and thanks for the pointers. I know from my past experience in business communications, planning gets results.

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    1. Thank you. I've made lasting connections and new friendships through workshops. It's worth the effort. Of course everything is worth the effort, otherwise why do it at all? I can still hear my dad's voice saying, "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing right." He was just talking about doing the dishes, but I caught on.

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  5. Ooh, this had some great tips! The giveaway especially seems easily doable

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