As an artist or writer, how do you compose a work that is generous?
The artist is giving a gift, I think, if she leaves some connections unfinished. Implied. The artist is giving a gift, I think, when the composition is multifaceted, offering a multitude of elements that combine in an abundance of ways. There's space for the viewer — or reader — to move around inside. -- Andy Couturier

Dear Friends, we're delighted to invite you to another unique writing workshop by Andy Couturier!

In Andy's Words:
Learn to embrace ambiguity and surprise in your writing!
With the approach of “Asymmetrical Writing,” you can be more generous to your reader, while at the same time capturing the true complexity of the world, and the mystery of human life. Not only does this make the writing process much easier, it also gives the reader more freedom to participate in the fertile act of creation. 

During this 2.5 hour workshop, you will explore a technique you can use at any time, with any kind of writing, to brainstorm, organize and write a first draft.  By using "Intuitive Juxtaposition," you can get beyond your self criticism and over-thinking mind. Also you'll practice a non-judgmental feedback approach that doesn't trigger the fear reflex, but, rather openness. And, it will be a lot of fun!

About Andy

Andy Couturier is the author of Writing Open the Mind, and has been an independent writing instructor of more than 25 years with theopening.org. He is the winner of the 2017 Nautilus award for Sustainability and Green Living (Gold). In addition to teaching, he has finished 4 full-length manuscripts, and published 3 books,  including "The Abundance of Less," a highly acclaimed book about sustainable living in rural Japan. Andy has over 50 publication credits including MIT Press, The Oakland Tribune, and The Japan Times, and more.