WORKSHOPS

Then the writing became so fluid that I sometimes felt as if I were writing for the sheer pleasure of telling a story, which may be the human condition that most resembles levitation. Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Like writing, reading is a protest against the insufficiencies of life. Mario Vargas Llosa

Valentina A. Mmaka facilitates online writing workshops and writing retreats in different countries. 

Studying a creative writing class online gives you the flexibility to write at any place, at any time.

THE SHORT STORY- FICTION WRITING

The workshops is for anyone who is interested in getting started in writing fiction or delving further into writing stories.

Each week we will address one aspect of fiction writing. I will give short weekly writing assignments and reading lists related to each topic and critique of your writing each week. We will discuss some of the fundamental aspects of story writing, such as plot, character, point of view, dialogue, style, as well as how to come up with ideas in the first place, how to keep yourself motivated and find your own writing discipline.

LOCATION: online

DURATION: 10 sessions

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THE SHORT STORY- FICTION WRITING 2 - 

The workshop is tailored for those who have completed the first workshop or those with demonstrated abilities. In this workshop we work on several key topics: contemporizing myth in writing, symbolism, surrealism, strengthening editing skills, description, credibility, imagery.

LOCATION: online

DURATION: 6 sessions

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I WRITE…

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHIC  JOURNEY TOWARDS YOUR OWN STORY

Before being names we are stories. We are all stories and we have not just one but infinite stories to tell. But this is not enough to be a writer or to make sure our story can communicate something to others. The workshop will enable you to transform your emotional memories into a universal story in which people can identify but also discover a new setting for emotions and relationship with the past. Exploring our relationship with time will disclose the infinite possibilities of the story.   

LOCATION: online

DURATION: 8 sessions

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MINDFULNESS AND PSYCO EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

The workshop is for people who have come to a crossroads in their lives: the loss of someone, an illness, a mental health condition, a major life transition, aging, having survived a form of violence and so on. If you are feeling ripe with uncertainty or are in transition from one phase of life to another, through this workshop you will be able to reconnect with your inner self and find your voice. Writing is a powerful tool that will help you to transform your vulnerabilities into strength, overcome obstacles, fear and tension, expanding your Self to a more inclusive approach to life.

LOCATION: online

DURATION: BASIC - 6 sessions | INTENSIVE - 30 sessions (daily)

PRIVATE MENTORING

If you are working on a writing project or have finished one and don’t feel sure or have doubts I will be able to tailor a writing program based on your work.

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WRITING HOLIDAY RETREATS

There’ s nothing better than being far away from daily obligations and pressure to write in complete relax and mediation. These retreats are designed for beginners and intermediate writers who wish to spend an intensive period of time dedicated to start or finish a writing project.
In 2018 Valentina A. Mmaka will be facilitating writing workshops in Kenya, Italy, South Africa, Croatia, Lithuania, Czech Rep.