Category: What’s New
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Meditative Art/Writing Workouts
Drop in, online sessions in which we’ll be creating (i.e., drawing, writing, etc.) with lots of energy AND doing so mindfully. WHEN? Once or twice per month on Fridays from 12-12:45 pm EST via Zoom. Join whenever your schedule allows. (Pop in from 11:45-noon EST for an optional pre-class discussion.) FALL 2025 Sept 26 Oct…
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The Creativity Letters
Advice from the Heart of a Teaching Artist An Audio Project by Mary Amato Mary Amato Projects · The Creativity Letters: Advice from the Heart of a Teaching Artist I love teaching. I’ve been at it since I taught my first dance classes as a teen. Over the years, I’ve taught dance, music, art, and…
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Manuscript Consultation and Coaching
I love working with writers of all ages–students and adults, beginners and pros. I offer manuscript consultations and also serve as a writing coach for a reasonable hourly rate. MANUSCRIPT/PROJECT CONSULTATIONS are for writers who have a manuscript/project either in progress or completed. Writers who choose this are looking for professional guidance or feedback. Many of…
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Funny Creative Writing Prompts
Twelve writing prompts to get your imagination working! I had so much fun creating these and making the small shadow puppets to illustrate.
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Your Voices Workshop
The Workshop Video You can experience my workshop in the 9-minute video. If you are an educator, counselor, or parent you can share this directly with kids, teens, and adults. To do the activity, you’ll need paper, pencils (colored pencils optional), scissors, and tape. You can also use the downloadable templates below, if desired. My…
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Upcoming Songwriting Workshops
Write a Song as a Gift Two online sessions: Nov 10 and Nov 17 at 5:00-5:40 EST Create a song for someone you love in this two-part online workshop. We’ll create a rough draft during the first session and then refine that draft in the second workshop. We’ll be assisted in crafting our lyrics (something…
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Get Your Game On!
A book sale & fitness event to benefit nonprofit DC SCORES Game On! is the first book in a new series for ages 8-12 by award-winning author Mary Amato about a young athlete who is recruited to play in an interplanetary soccer tournament and must learn to train both mind and body for this high-stakes,…