Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive

Theo Pauline Nestor

black-mesa-landscape-new-mexico-out-back-of-mary-s-ii — Georgia O’Keeffe, Black Mesa Landscape, New Mexico / Out Back of Marie’s II, 1930.

Theo Nestor Productions

Presents

The Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive

with

Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) and Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones)

and

Theo Pauline Nestor, T anya Taylor Rubinstein, and Candace Walsh

303528_146723055467444_1508440586_n — Candace Walsh

Come join us for a day of writing, inspiration and community focused on the possibilities and craft of personal narrative. During this one-day intensive, we will explore together where our desire to tell our own stories can take us. First person storytelling is our common impulse but our genre choices for sharing those stories are more abundant than ever. Will your story be a blog post? A full-length memoir? A solo performance? A personal essay? An autobiographical novel? Or maybe self-help? The Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive will be a day of generative discovery into the art of personal narrative and a celebration of our shared need to express our experience. See the full schedule of the day’s events here.

Where: The Bishop’s Lodge, Ranch Resort and Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico

When: Friday, December 6, 2013

Who: Anyone with an interest in personal narrative and finding their own voice. No previous writing experience required.

What: A day of instruction, discussion, and writing opportunities.

Registration fee: 275 dollars (includes lunch). Pay full payment now through Pay Pal or credit card:

Prefer to pay by check or money order? Email me at theonestor@yahoo.com

After your payment has been received, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Black Mesa.

Bring: Your desire to write, paper, pens, or your laptop.

Limited space available.

Stay and Play: Bishop’s Lodge is extending a rate of 119 dollars a night to Black Mesa participants from December 4th-8th. Rooms at this discount rate are limited in number so make your reservation early. Call Bishop’s Lodge In-House Reservations and mention that you are with the Black Mesa group when you make your reservation: 505-819-4022.

In Santa Fe December 4th? Come to a free memoir writing class taught by Theo Pauline Nestor at Collected Works Bookstore at 6pm.

Check out Bird by Bird & Beyond with Anne Lamott!

55 responses to “Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive”

Black Mesa Writers' Intensive – Writer.ly Community : Writer.ly Community

September 14, 2013 at 8:53 am

[…] Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive is a one-day exploration into the craft and possibilities of personal narrative at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, NM on Dec. 6th. […]

Reply
Julie Catagnus

September 23, 2013 at 6:15 am

Thinking about registering. Are spots still available?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  September 23, 2013 at 6:51 am
  
  Yes! As Of September 23rd, we are about 25 percent filled, so spots are filling quickly but many are left. Early bird pricing ends October 1st.
  
  Reply
2. Theo Nestor
  
  September 28, 2013 at 11:05 am
  
  Yes!
  
  Reply
Jude

October 16, 2013 at 5:09 am

It is past early bird. If there is still room what is the registration fee?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  October 16, 2013 at 7:39 am
  
  Regular registration price is 275 dollars and there is still room. Hope to see you there!
  theo
  
  Reply
Larada Horner-Miller

October 26, 2013 at 11:20 am

Is there still room and what is the fee?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  October 26, 2013 at 11:36 am
  
  Yes, there’s still room and the fee is 275 dollars. The buy buttons are about halfway up this page.
  
  Reply
Marsha Pincus

October 30, 2013 at 8:56 am

Hello,
I am very interested in attending. I am from Philadelphia and would love to come to Santa Fe for this. Is there still space available? Thanks so much,
Marsha Pincus

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  October 30, 2013 at 9:48 am
  
  Yep, there’s still room. Hope to see you there! theo
  
  Reply
Anita

November 2, 2013 at 8:28 pm

Will there be a confirmation email sent after registration has been paid?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  November 2, 2013 at 8:31 pm
  
  yes, a confirmation email will be sent.
  
  Reply
Mary

November 7, 2013 at 8:26 pm

OK, now it’s November 7th…Is there still room?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  November 7, 2013 at 8:55 pm
  
  Yep. When we sell out, I’ll post a notice on the top of this page.
  
  Reply
News for Emerging Writers November, 2013 | Writing Is My Drink

November 8, 2013 at 10:14 am

[…] Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive […]

Reply
Emerging Writers’ Series: Guest Post from Tanya Taylor Rubinstein | Writing Is My Drink

November 13, 2013 at 5:41 pm

[…] Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive […]

Reply
Five Secrets to Writing an Enduring Memoir–NAMW Member Teleseminar

November 13, 2013 at 8:56 pm

[…] 2006. Nestor also produces events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie […]

Reply
Emerging Writers’ Series: Candace Walsh on Finding Her Way as a Writer | Writing Is My Drink

November 24, 2013 at 10:40 am

[…] Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive […]

Reply
canarymary

November 26, 2013 at 8:49 am

I am raring to go and wish to apply for a scholarship! If there are any remaining, please email the info to: mary@thriveandshine.com. Thanks!

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  November 26, 2013 at 8:54 am
  
  Hi CanaryMary,
  Unfortunately, the scholarship has already been awarded.
  Theo
  
  Reply
canarymary

November 26, 2013 at 8:51 am

P.S. I will be attending Theo’s workshop at Collected Books and I am in Tanya and Candace’s 6 month memoir writing workshop!

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  November 26, 2013 at 8:53 am
  
  Fantastic! Look forward to meeting you there. I heard great things about your group from Tanya and Candace.
  
  Reply
PubCamp Roundup 5 Secrets to Writing Memoir with Theo Nestor : Writer.ly Community

December 3, 2013 at 11:03 am

[…] 2006. Nestor also produces events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat and theBlack Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie […]

Reply
Helen Juliette

December 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Hello! I just found out about this workshop; are there still spaces available? Why the long break in the afternoon – will we be able to talk about our writing projects with conference speakers during this time? I live in Albuquerque. look forward to your reply, Helen

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  December 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm
  
  Hi Helen,
  There are still spaces available. The break is for writing time, recouping, and dinner. There are no conferences in the afternoon. Theo
  
  Reply
Mamie Mitchell

December 4, 2013 at 3:12 pm

Can I still register?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  December 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm
  
  Yep!
  
  Reply
Out of order. | Schau mir über die Schultern, Kleines! Milena schreibt ein Buch

December 8, 2013 at 9:52 am

[…] in der Bar des Hotel La Fonda blättere ich im Lokalanzeiger, und was entdecke ich? Einen Intensivworkshop mit den Pionierinnen des autobiographischen Schreibens, Autorinnen, die ich immer schon mal gerne […]

Reply
Happy New Year from Writing Is My Drink! | Writing Is My Drink

December 30, 2013 at 11:30 am

[…] community and inspiration such as Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat with Cheryl Strayed and Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive with Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg. […]

Reply
Love in the Time of the Parenting Plan | Brain, Child Magazine

February 5, 2014 at 9:55 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Doe Bay Work-On-That-Book Writers’ Retreat | Writing Is My Drink

February 14, 2014 at 4:40 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Getting My Writing Groove Back | Writing Is My Drink

March 23, 2014 at 6:35 pm

[…] of the questions participants at both Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive and Bird by Bird & Beyond posed to Cameron, Goldberg and Lamott: What do YOU do when YOU get […]

Reply
namw.com | Five Secrets to Writing an Enduring Memoir – Member Teleseminar | Theo Pauline Nestor

June 19, 2014 at 6:59 am

[…] 2006. Nestor also produces events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie […]

Reply
Sign Up for the Writing Is My Drink Teleseminar! | Writing Is My Drink

June 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Robin Troup

July 18, 2014 at 1:17 pm

Will you be offering another NM workshop with this all star cast in 2014?

Reply
1. Theo Nestor
  
  July 18, 2014 at 10:54 pm
  
  No definite plans yet. Thanks for your interest, Robin.
  
  Reply
Robin Troup

July 19, 2014 at 9:56 am

Thx for the prompt reply. Loved your book: Writing is My Drink. I also found the essay, Learning to Work, so relevant. Thx for posting it! Robin

Reply
Enrollment Open: Memoir Essentials Webinar with Theo Pauline Nestor | Writing Is My Drink

July 27, 2014 at 9:41 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
New Section of Writing Is My Drink Webinar Starts Sept 4th! | Writing Is My Drink

August 28, 2014 at 7:04 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
The Secret to Finding Your Writer’s Voice | Writing Is My Drink

September 4, 2014 at 7:44 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
New Session of Memoir Essentials Webinar Starts October 5th! | Writing Is My Drink

September 9, 2014 at 10:20 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
The Literary Craft of Memoir Writing: Webinar Online | ibusList

September 16, 2014 at 7:22 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Add the Writing Is My Drink Writer’s Gift Basket to Your Wish List! | Writing Is My Drink

November 11, 2014 at 5:17 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Cyber Monday Only: Get Your Writing Is My Drink Writer’s Gift Box for just $119 | Writing Is My Drink

November 29, 2014 at 7:24 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Next Memoir Essentials Webinar Starts Sunday, Feb 1 | Writing Is My Drink

January 15, 2015 at 10:10 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
How to Write a Modern Love (That Stands a Chance) | Writing Is My Drink

February 12, 2015 at 10:25 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Updated Version of Modern Love Post (That Was Sent Out Too Soon) | Writing Is My Drink

February 12, 2015 at 11:56 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
How to Write a Modern Love Teleseminar Starts Tomorrow at 1pm | Writing Is My Drink

March 21, 2015 at 9:36 am

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Next Writing Is My Drink Webinar Begins Saturday! | Writing Is My Drink

March 29, 2015 at 4:12 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
July Memoir Essentials Webinar with Theo Nestor Starts Sunday | Writing Is My Drink

July 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Doe Bay Writers’ Retreat with Theo Nestor, October 1-4, 2015 | Writing Is My Drink

July 7, 2015 at 7:42 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary luminaries such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Sunday Morning Writing Time: August 16th at 10am Pacific | Writing Is My Drink

July 30, 2015 at 2:07 pm

[…] events for writers such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by literary leaders such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and […]

Reply
Out of order. | Milena Moser Blog

March 31, 2016 at 11:56 pm

[…] in der Bar des Hotel La Fonda blättere ich im Lokalanzeiger, und was entdecke ich? Einen Intensivworkshop mit den Pionierinnen des autobiographischen Schreibens, Autorinnen, die ich immer schon mal gerne […]

Reply
How to Write a Memoir Book Proposal (That Stands a Chance) | Writing Is My Drink

June 6, 2017 at 2:42 am

[…] of writing retreats, such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by writers such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie […]

Reply
Memoir Book Proposal Webinar this Sunday! | Writing Is My Drink

July 7, 2017 at 7:19 am

[…] of writing retreats, such as the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, Bird by Bird & Beyond, and the Black Mesa Writers’ Intensive, featuring talks by writers such as Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed, Julia Cameron, and Natalie […]

Reply