Kathleen Spring
BA Communications, Holistic Health Professional
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"Open to Sharing a Lifetime of Experience" Expert
Kathleen Spring Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Creative Writing, Wellness, Coaching, Jou aling
- Career Focus
- Writer/Photographer, Screenwriter, Speaker, Workshop Director
- Affiliation
- SPJ
BIRTH SKILLS
My most precious skills are ones that I was born with...writing and teaching. As a child I told stories, and now I write professionally. In all of my jobs and in my private life, I have gravitated toward teaching others. Both give me a warm satisfaction and have helped others see how this can be a better world.
Second, I have an inner sense of aesthetic beauty and observation. I can combine my writing and photography skills and produce articles and films with social significance and educational opportunities. People can more easily grow and learn through quality entertainment.
I also have what some people might refer to as Ancient Wisdom. It's an inner sense of being able to see deeper into a situation... see things that others might miss....or draw out a person's deeper assets.
FORMAL EDUCATION
My one craving is to learn more, and that's what I have done over the years... educate myself through people or institutions about many practical or spiritual matters.
My workshops have combined my college-lea ed skills with my life and intuitive skills so that I am able to provide personalized lessons on a deeper level than a person would get going to a big conference.
EDUCATION STATS
- BA degree in jou alism, with honors
- BA degree in film studies, with honors
- college certificate as a Holistic Health Professional
- numerous workshops in my field of study
- two books (& contributions to others)
- web site and newsletter
- teach workshops, since 1992
- numerous awards, honors and scholarships (writing, jou alism, photography)
I strive for excellence and joy in my life, and love sharing my knowledge with others.
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Creating New Family Traditions
Whether you are a family, a couple or an individual, having family traditions are important to your health and provide a certain feeling of security. And, they can be great fun, too! There is a well-known much-loved movie and play called “Fiddler on the Roof.” It is the story of hard-working family man Tevye, living a meager life in old Russia, who is trying to hold on to his religion, his traditions and his five daughters, but finds it is a struggle because life is "as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” He feels traditions are the glue that keeps them stable.
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How to Outline Your Thoughts into an Article or Book
For centuries, many people have dreamt of publishing a book or getting an article published. Now we can add to that list, getting published online. For many, this is an additional way to get recognition that their ideas and thoughts are worthy. We are all experts at something...whether it is art appreciation, bike racing, car repair, household cleansers, stock purchases, and more. Getting a thank you from a fellow biker, housewife, artist, or a friend, etc.
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Rocky Mt. Retreats & Workshops for the Mind & Spirit
Retreat in the Rocky Mt. of Colorado at mountainside B&B. Enjoy daily spa-style treatment at local venues, time to journal or walk/hike, relax away from city noise & list of to-do's. 4-day weekends May to Oct; incl. meals and lodging; reasonable prices. For individuals or small groups; individualized help.
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Spring Time Writers, Writing & Jou aling Workshops
In-depth, friendly, individualized creative writing or jou aling workshops at our mountainside B&B in the Colorado Rocky Mts., including meals and lodging, over 4-day weekends. Reasonable prices. Some include arts/crafts, poetry, memoirs. For individuals and small groups.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Kathleen Spring
I have many quotes on my web site pages and in my newsletters that have touched me and/or made me think deeper. I believe in getting inspiration from great minds.
But my own quote would be: "You have a library of stories within you, and only you can tell them."
While it is true that every story "has been said already", it is not the "what" but the "personal insight" that makes something new. For example: There are many books about a woman (or man) who struggles in an abusive situation, but overcomes it and grows into a stronger person, but it is the author's twist on that story that makes it uniquely theirs, and that is what attracts readers to it.
How different are: "Gone with the Wind" + "The English Patient" + "Cinderella" .....and how different would your story be? They are about someone who suffers greatly in their pursuit of finding their true love and acceptance of who they are, and yet, they could not be more different.
Contacting Kathleen Spring
Workshops:
www.springtimewriters.com =Creative Writing; Poetry; Jou aling (instruction)
www.rockymtretreats.com =Wellness Retreats (informative; relaxation)
Conducted in B&B Retreat in the Rocky Mts. of Colorado, usually over a 4-day weekend (closed during winter);
=Inquire about workshops or lectures conducted at your facility/or/for your group.
Writer/Jou alist for Hire
Specializing in feature stories (people oriented), interviews/profiles. Also, historical articles and research, self-help articles and lists, wellness information and inspiration, arts and culture lessons and reviews.
www.springtimewriters.com/author.htm
Photographer/Videographer/Screenwriter for Hire
Specializing in Photojou alism and educational Documentaries.
Feature-length Screenplays inspired by real events or people.
www.springtimewriters.com/author.htm
Professional Review of Your Proposed Book or Writing Sample
Get an overall review of your book (synopsis, theme, writing style, appeal) with suggestions on how to improve it or make it more saleable to the public or presentable to an editor.
www.springtimewriters.com/writers2.htm
Email, phone and address can be found on our web site
thank you.
How to get started
I believe that, in life, everyone should start with some basic knowledge and skills, ...and then they can twist and turn it and delete or re-create "the rules." This is why my workshops start with some basic skills, and then students build on that.
As far as "writers" in particular....
Yes, being born a writer helps tremendously, but any smart person can write well, and creatively, with the proper education and determination.
Other highlights
=Facebook:
www.facebook.com/springtimewriters
We offer weekly writing tips, insights, reviews and more. "Like" us!
=Web Site offers:
Our Main Web Page offers bi-monthly writing "tips" and "exercises" for writers.
www.SpringTimeWriters.com/writers2.htm
=Our Quarterly newsletter offers:
Note, we offer a newsletter for WRITERS
and one on WELLNESS
www.SpringTimeWriters.com/st-news.htm (writers)
www.SpringTimeWriters.com/rm-news.htm (wellness)
Both offer:
- Book reviews (covers approx. 5 topics)
- Web site and/or product reviews
- Feature article
- Helpful short articles
- Self-help tips
- "In the News" latest news and events
additionally for writers:
- Submission tips and companies
- Writing contests
- writing tip for writers
- writing exercise for writers and one for jou alers
- and more