Gloria Kempton 4701 SW Admiral Way #407 Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 935-3142
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AUTHOR WRITING INSTRUCTOR, COACH, & EDITOR SPEAKER PRISON VOLUNTEER Over 25 years of writing – publishing 9 nonfiction books, 2 novels, & 800+ stories and articles. Teaching, coaching, and mentoring 10,000+ writers in person, via correspondence, and online. Currently providing instruction at www.writersonlineworkshops.com and www.writers.com. Extensive editing for individuals and 10 publishing companies; creating 50+ critique groups. Speaking to groups of 5 - 900 at 100’s of writers’ conferences, colleges, and in prison settings. Serving as a prison volunteer for 20 years; teaching and/or working with 100’s of inmates. Recently wrote a correspondence course, based on The Hero’s Journey, for writers behind bars.
Author Nonfiction Books The Outlaw’s Journey: A Mythological Approach to Storytelling for Writers Behind Bars, Third Place Press; 2012 Dialogue – Write Great Fiction Series; Writer’s Digest Books, 2004 Love One Another, WaterBrook Press; 2000 Forgive One Another, WaterBrook Press; 2000 The Passionate Edge, Broadman & Holman; 1995 The Secret of the Swan, Augsburg Fortress; 1993 Huddle Up, Fleming H. Revell; 1991 When You Can't Get Along, NavPress; 1990 Encourage One Another, Word, Inc.; 1986 Young Adult Novels Jocelyn, Bethany House Publishers; 1988 Andrea, Bethany House Publishers; 1983 800+ Short Stories, Articles, & Columns Published in nationwide publications with up to 1.7 million in circulation; 1972 - Present Served as Columnist for 2 major parenting magazines; 1992 - 1995
Writing Instructor – In Person / Via Correspondence / Online
Topics Includes:: The Art of Storytelling The Hero’s Journey for Storytellers Dialogue that Delivers Create Story Characters Using the Enneagram Shadow Writing Discover Your Writing Niche
Fundamentals of Writing Fiction The Anti-Hero’s Journey for Storytellers Writing & Selling Short Stories Writing Your Memoir Writing Personal Essays / Stories “How To” Articles, Humor Pieces, and More
Online Writing Instructor & Coach Writer’s Digest School – www.writersonlineworkshops.com; 2000 - Present Writers on the Net – www.writers.com; 2000 - Present Writer’s College – www.writerscollege.com; 2008 - 2011
The Hero’s Journey Prison Writing Project Leader, Monroe Correctional Complex; 2006 – 2014 Writer’s Digest Correspondence Course Instructor; 1984 - 2005 Page 1 of 2
Facilitator & Instructor for One-Day “Writing Re-Charge” Workshops; 2001 - 2005 Writing Instructor for Seattle Area Community College Classes;1998 - 2006
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Writing Coach & Consultant – In Person / Online Topics Include:: Finding Your Authentic Voice Guidance with Your Writing Career Breaking Through Writing Blocks Manuscript Evaluation
One-on-One Coaching on Writing Projects Substantive Editing Book Proposal Assistance Marketing Tips
Group Critiquing & Coaching; 2000 - Present Finish Your Memoir; 2004 - Present Finish Your Novel; 2000 - Present In Person Critique Group Facilitator Individual Critiquing & Coaching; 1983 – Present
Editor Free-lance Editor; 1993 - 1999 Edited adult & juvenile novels & nonfiction books for 10 major publishing houses throughout the U.S. Managing Editor; Parents of Teenagers Magazine; 1992 - 1995 Acquisitions Editor / Assistant Editor; Aglow Magazine / Aglow Publications; 1984 - 1991
Conference, Seminar, & Workshop Speaker Plenary & Workshop Speaker at Writer’s Conferences; 1980 - Present Conferences Include: Spoke at 100’s of Writers’ conferences and workshops throughout the US and Canada, including: Maui Writers Conference National Writers Association (NWA) Conference Pacific Northwest Writers Conference Willamette Writers Conference Panel Discussion Moderator and/or Member; 1984 - Present Conference Director; 1991 & 1992 Pacific Northwest Writers Mid-Winter Conference
Prison/Jail Volunteer Instructor – The Hero’s Journey (Veterans’ Pilot Program) Regional Justice Center 2015 - 2016 Instructor -The Hero’s Journey Prison Writing Project, Monroe Correctional Complex - Washington State Reformatory (WSR) / Twin Rivers Unit (TRU); 2006 - 2014 Leader - Bridges Not Walls, Twin Rivers Unit at Monroe Correctional Complex; 2002 - 2004 Participant - Prison Awareness Project, Washington State Reformatory at Monroe Correctional Complex; 1996 -2001
Writing Contest Judge Writer’s Digest Writing Contest; 2000 Reviewed and judged 500 feature articles
Board Member Pacific Northwest Writers Conference; 1990 - 1992
Gloria Kempton 4701 SW Admiral Way #407 Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 935-3142
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