Teaching
To help people achieve their writing goals, Judy uses three different frameworks: Individual Mentoring, Classes, and Writing Retreats.
Individual Mentoring
Writers who are stuck at any stage of the writing process turn to Judy for help in breaking through writing barriers and moving to the next step on the continuum from faint idea to publication. She works on-line, by phone, or in person, with frustrated, beginning writers, blocked emerging writers, and nervous professional writers who are preparing manuscripts for publication. You, the writer, set the pace, from one consultation to years of informal contact. The hourly rate is fair and payable by check in NIS, USD or GBP.
Contact Judy at mentor@WriteInIsrael.com or tel: +972 2 570 9744.
Classes
Writers in Israel who want quality feedback on their writing can join Judy's workshop. In 2007-08 the workshop meets every other Friday morning at Judy's home in Moshav Beit Zayit, beginning October 26th, 2007, from 10:45-12:45. The group is for writers with experience of rewriting to work on short stories, essays, chapters of books, and pieces in search of a genre. The group acts as a strong support system for writers struggling with on-going projects. The focus is always on clarity, structure, and rewriting.
Other groups form each year.
For details, contact Judy at classes@WriteInIsrael.com or +972 2 570 9744.
Writing Retreats
After working as a guide and events planner at Neot Kedumim, The Biblical Landscape Reserve, Judy integrated her love of writing with her love of biblical landscapes by developing Hike 'n Write. This half-day, then full day, program at Neot Kedumim, inspired by biblical texts and landscapes, spurred Judy to lead more ambitious retreats. Later, she offered two-day retreats at the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and in the Judean hills.
In 2004, Judy teamed up with Evan Fallenberg, a fine fiction writer (MFA Vermont College, author of Light Fell, published by Soho Press) and translator of Israeli literature—Meir Shalev, Alon Hilu, Batya Gur, etc.). Two or three times a year, Judy and Evan offer three-day writing retreats at various venues throughout Israel. These are a source of inspiration for everyone involved.
Upcoming Retreats
- We are planning an International Writing Retreat in Israel for people from Israel and abroad. To register interest, contact retreats@WriteInIsrael.com.
