Every writer experiences periods of frustrating resistance in their work.
This may take the form of boredom with a story not yet finished, an internal sense of flinching when approaching delicate material, or a sudden loss of ideas and inspiration. Sallie Tisdale, the author of six books and numerous essays and stories, will lead a weekend workshop of exercises and discussion designed to help writers break through such periods and learn to appreciate their hidden gifts. This resistance takes many forms, all of them frustrating and difficult in the beginning. With time and experience, you can learn to appreciate the hidden gifts within these struggles. Boredom with a story in progress may signify a lack of passion or immersion in the subject - or too much passion.