Patricia J. Murphy

So, I offer a variety of workshops for children 4-12 years of age to inspire and motivate young writers. (I can also speak to BIG people, too!) My interactive, hands-on workshops include:

Learn the hows, ways, and whys to find great ideas for stories, non-fiction, and poetry—and what to do with them when you’ve got them!

Words are writers only REAL tools--so they must be used carefully, thoughtfully--and yes, POWERFULLY. Writers will explore what POWERFUL WORDS are, where to find, store them, and how to use them to create lasting images in their readers minds, convey the exact messages they want to send, and evoke emotions and responses from their readers.

Truly authentic writing comes from life lived.
So, here, we will explore how writers can (and must) use their life experiences (and others' experiences) and then "gift" them (Thanks, JOY!) to their pieces of work. Writers will also be encouraged to truly, fully, and completely LIVE!

Use your own life and what YOU KNOW to write fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Then, become an expert on anything you want to know--and need to know(through research, primary resources, interviewing, first-hand experience, etc.) so you can write about that, too!

Mark Twain was right! Truth is stranger than fiction--and a whole lot of fun to write. Find out how to research and write the most creative non-fiction. Also, get my top ten tips for writing non-fiction that leaps off the page and knocks readers’ socks off.

As a REALLY smart person once said, "To whom much is given, much is expected" so it's our duty as writers to use our "power of the pen" carefully and postively to change our lives, our readers' lives--and change the world.

Here, we will explore ways we can write to inform, to entertain, to inspire, to show gratitude, to create positive change, and to evoke emotions--and actions from our readers.

Join in a celebration of friendship and similes with my book: I NEED YOU--filled with both! Young readers and writers will listen to a reading of I NEED YOU, brainstorm their own similes, and write their own versions of my book.(For children in K-2 grades)

How can you keep writing all summer long? How can you NOT with a list of sure-fire ways to write, write, and write through the lazy days of summer. (Can be tailored to vacations, too!)

Customized writing workshops are also available to suit your individual groups’ needs, interests, etc.

To inquire about my workshop fees and travel expenses, contact me by clicking on the link below.