Why Write Question Title * 1. What brings you to Our Story Studio? Choose all that are true for you. Feel free to add a comment below. I'm just starting out. I want to understand the writing craft. To improve my writing skills for my job (please note your work in the comment section below) To be with other writers and creatives I am returning to writing or trying to make it fresh again. I want to update or learn new techniques. I have a story to tell but I need help on how to shape or improve it. Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. Have you taken a writing class or workshop before? Please say more about previous classes (or why you've stayed away from writing classes) in the comments section below. Yes No Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. Are there any stories, books, programs, films, plays, etc. that still linger in your mind? Are there any you've particularly enjoyed in recent months or years? Name any and all, no judgment -- every story experience counts. OK Question Title * 4. Are there any specific topics you are interested in? Choose all that apply or add a note in the comments section. Memoir or personal storytelling Fiction - general forms (novels, short stories, novellas, flash fiction) Fiction - genre (noir, fantasy, sci fi, romance, mystery, horror, etc.) Non-fiction - essay writing, reporting/journalism, topical writing, reports, research papers, etc. Writing how-to books Spiritual writing Poetry Online writing - blogs, social media, websites, etc. Business writing - marketing, memos, effective emails, etc. Comics or graphic novel writing Journal writing Screenwriting - for TV, webcast, or film Playwriting - writing for performance of story Dialogue Story Structure Characters or characterization Plot Writing scenes or action Writing about the quiet parts of stories Point(s) of view Writing a series (of stories, books, film/tv programming, etc.) How to read better Publishing industry and submitting stories and work Self-publishing Live storytelling - for performance or speeches Comedy writing or writing funny Writing for a cause (advocacy, persuasive writing) Opening - or where to start Endings - or where/when to end Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. At the end of this workshop, what would let you know it's worked for you? OK Question Title * 6. Are there any special needs, questions, interests the facilitator should know or that you would like to share? OK Question Title * 7. How did you learn about Our Story Studio? Please also share specific details in the comment box below. Word of Mouth (please share from whom below) Website or web search Radio broadcast Posting/flyer (name where below) Maui Time Maui News Maui Now Hawai'i Public Radio Other: Other (please specify) OK DONE