Mary Blye Howe
Writing Classes:Mary has taught writing at writer's conferences, schools, libraries, workshops, the YMCA and the Writer's Garret of Dallas (underwritten by numerous organizations, with a magazine that reaches more than a million households).
She has also published instructional articles on writing in Writer's Digest, Creativity (a Writer's Digest publication), Byline, Writing for Money, Writer's Journal and others. Writing classes offered periodically include:1. Non-fiction article writing:
In this class Mary helps students brainstorm, experience and develop ideas. Having published articles on a wide variety of subjects, Mary teaches writers that the key to freelance success is throwing yourself into new experiences - and using the exciting and fresh experiences from life as the basis of your writing. 2. Putting together a book proposal: After spending six years trying unsuccessfully to sell a book proposal, Mary learned one-on-one from a professional, who spent six months helping her develop the proposal that landed her a contract with a major publisher - without an agent. In this class, Mary teaches you how to write a proposal that will catch - and keep - and editor's eye. 3. Spiritual Memoir writing: A distinguishing aspect of Mary's writing comes from combining experience with reflection. Most spiritual writing is too esoteric and thus difficult to understand and relate to. Mary teaches writers in this class how to "ground" their spiritual writing by taking experiences and drawing reflection from these. What Others Have to Say About Mary's Classes:"I found Mary an excellent writing guide. Insighful, informative and encouraging, she shared her experiences while guiding ours. Where and when is the next class? Sign me up!"
- Jan Waters "This was by far the best course I've taken at the Writer's Garret. The information offered was invaluable." - Melissa Bryant "Mary was a very positive and supportive instructor. She showed great care, professionalism, and knowledge. I have already raved about her to other writers!" - Wren Woolston "Ms. Howe was knowledgeable and extremely accessible. Her tips of the trade were exactly what I needed to get moving in my writing. I would enjoy more classes with her." - Brandi Mitchell "Mary really encouraged positive participation and made the critique non-threatening. She's a great teacher!" - Julie Richie "The details will keep me focused and moving instead of staring out the window wondering how and where to start." - Barbara Hunt "I truly enjoyed Ms. Howe. She's very professional and specific in her instruction! This class was a valuable tool in the direction of my writing and freelance endeavors." - Anyille McMillan-Herod "Mary Blye is obviously very talented, and I was impressed with her generosity: her willingness to openly share her talent to help us start our own dreams. She could have easily charged more for this class." - Kathy Cole "The entire presentation of the course was very 'hands on' and practical." - Terry Bennett "When Mary teaches, it's obvious she knows what she's talking about. An invaluable class." - Bob Wont "This class was extremely informative. Mary Blye Howe is knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging." - Veronica Castro Retreat in the Rockies:Beginning in the fall of 2010, Mary will begin leading a variety of self-reflective "free-writing" sessions, classes, and critiques in one of the most beautiful settings in the Rockies. Daytime sessions will be held outdoors, under a canopy of golden aspens. This writers' retreat is designed to meet the needs of both professional and non-professional writers. Although instructive classes will be offered each evening, the focus of the retreat is on self-reflection, free-writing, journaling, and descriptive writing. If you want to delve more deeply into yourself, and into the mysteries of life, or if you want to stoke your imagination, and contemplate new ideas and dreams for your life, this retreat is for you. If you want to get published, or to increase your sales, this retreat is for you. For more information, email Mary at maryblyehowe@sbcglobal.net. Registration will begin in June of 2010, and the retreat will be held in the fall. |
EVENTSUpcoming EventsJanuary 21, 2013
Daughters of Abraham Book Club Guest Speaker (Skype) 8pm EST For more information: Contact Elyse Seidner-Joseph at ESeidnerJoseph@gmail.com 
While currently working on a new book, Mary is available on a limited basis for speaking engagements. Past Events:
Baylor University Religious Studies Department Waco, Texas Classes at 8am and 2pm Congregation Beth-El Fort Worth, Texas Congregation Beth Torah 720 Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, California Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly, Charlotte, NC Dallas Chapter of Hadassah Annual Installation of Officers, Guest Speaker Distinguished Author & Speaker Series Dallas, Texas First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church Fort Worth, Texas 817-451-1505 First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy Dallas, 75205 Four events 5:30-6:30 dinner (vegetarian options); 7:00-8:15 presentations and book signings First United Methodist Church Fort Worth, Texas Herzl Chapter of Hadassah From Baptism to Judaism Highland Park Literary Festival Highland Park High School workshops 8:15am-3:30pm Jewish Community Center 7900 Northaven Dallas, 75230. 214-739-2737 Jewish Community Center Northbrook, Illinois Jewish Community Center Boulder, Colorado Jewish Community Center Flossmoor, Illinois Levine Academy 18011 Hillcrest Rd (corner of Hillcrest & Frankford Rds) Plano, Texas Literary Festival of Books Dallas, Texas Longbranch Coffeehouse 100 E. Jackson Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-4488 Mahsah Nafshi (Auxilary of Anshai Torah) "Spiritual Journey Through the Siddur" MultiFaith Center of Dallas North Texas Chapter of American Mensa Paperbacks Plus Sponsored by the Writers Garret Travel Writing Plano Book Festival Sisterhood Book Club Guest Speaker Southern Methodist University Hughes-Trigg Student Union Building 12:00-1:00 talk to students 1:00-2:00 talk to faculty Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Chicago, Illinois Meet the Author series Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder 5001 Pennsylvania Ave Boulder, CO 80303 303-440-7132 Unitarian Universalist Church of Dallas sermon: The Mystical Path of Sufism Sunday morning at 10am Contact Mark Walz at 214-337-2429 for more information Unity Church of Dallas 7525 Forest Ln. Dallas, 75230 Three events Unity Church of Grapevine 1650 Hughes Road Grapevine, Texas 76051 817-488-1008 Three events include talk on Sufism, the lesser-known Christian mystics, Neoplatonism, the spiritual and mystical meaning behind the rituals of Judaism, and Sufi dancing University of North Texas Guest Panelist University of Texas at Dallas Guest Lecturer PREVIOUS BOOKSTORE SIGNINGS AND TALKS Barnes & Noble Skokie, Illinois Barnes & Noble Carbondale, Illinois 618-351-0404 Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Park Dallas, 214-739-3643 Barnes & Noble Lewisville, Texas Barnes & Noble Irving, Texas Barnes & Noble Plano, Texas Borders Books Fort Worth, Texas PREVIOUS WRITING CONFERENCES Ad Lib Writers Conference Allenspark, Colorado Paperbacks Plus "Writing and Publishing Creative & Commercial Nonfiction", sponsored by the Writers Garret Writers Garret Four classes on spiritual writing |
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