The most recent workshop was held on Saipan on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Here, Walt explains the process of completing and publishing directly to Kindle
![Author and instructor Walt F.J. Goodridge, and several of the attendees of Guam's First Writers Workshop: l.to r. Fadila K., Marie L., Sophie N., Tyrone B., Dianne S., Christopher A., Jeni Ann F., Kim B. and Dr.Sam M. (Not shown: Rlene S. and Louise.) [inset: Photo appears in the July 31 edition of Pacific Daily News' "Island Style" section a few days later!] Learn more at : https://guamwriters.com/](https://www.saipanwriters.com/index1.php_files/workshop+10-IMG_5082ffCROPPED.jpg)
Author and instructor Walt F.J. Goodridge, and several of the attendees of Guam's First Writers Workshop: l.to r. Fadila K., Marie L., Sophie N., Tyrone B., Dianne S., Christopher A., Jeni Ann F., Kim B. and Dr.Sam M. (Not shown: Rlene S. and Louise.) [inset: Photo appears in the July 31 edition of Pacific Daily News' "Island Style" section a few days later!] Learn more at : https://guamwriters.com/
Aspiring as well as published authors attend Walt F.J.Goodridge's 11th "Little Flights of Fancy" Writers Workshop at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library on Saipan Saturday October 19, 2019. l.to r. Riza Ramos, Rosemarie Doctor-Embile, Keling Sun, Jude Villagomez, Joe Hill, Gary Liddle, Walt Goodridge, Paul Plunkett, Brenda Tenorio
Writers Workshop attendees pose after 9th workshop in series. l.to r. Gary L., Paul P., Sean P., Adjika, Walt, Riza and Jane
Thanks to the Tinian Mayor's Office and staff, and Friends of the Library, Tinian's first Writer's Workshop on Friday, July 13, 2018 was a resounding success with over 20 registrants and staff in attendance! Shown: Gene Borja, Julie Sablan (Library Supervisor), Euneen Mendiola, Elaine DelaCruz, Malena Hofschneider, Wayney Lizama, Alexis Hofschneider Kwon, Tania Mendiola, Walt Goodridge, Cassandra Randolph, (Vicky Hall hiding), Ryana Diaz, Nicole Ashley Diaz, Nikki Cepeda, Melanie Cruz, Denise Cruz, Rochelle Cruz, Ringo Reyes, Jovita SN Paulino, Nikki Cepeda, Cheryl Evangelista, Terence Aquiningoc Photo by: Michael Borja Thanks also to Lina Cabrera (VIP car service), and Edwin Cabrera
I was recently interviewed by Bob Coldeen of KSPN2 News here on Saipan about the upcoming writers' workshop on Tinian! The interview starts at 13:30, but check out the entire newscast to get a taste of life and media in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands! Part 1 July 6, 2018 episode: www.vimeo.com/278623971 Part 2 of interview: www.vimeo.com/279002693
Authors, poets, photographers and artists--both published and soon-to-be--attend Walt F.J. Goodridge's 7th Saipan Writers Workshop at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Saturday, June 23, 2018 on Saipan, CNMI. 20% of the admission proceeds were donated to Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Stay tuned for announcements of workshops on Tinian and Rota!
Jan 27, 2018: Author, Tony Peters, workshop attendee, and his new children's book!
Jan 27, 2018: Authors, poets and artists--both published and soon-to-be--attend Walt F.J. Goodridge's 6th Saipan Writers Workshop at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Saturday, Jan 27, 2018 on Saipan, CNMI. 20% of the admission proceeds were donated to Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Stay tuned for announcements of workshops on Tinian and Rota! LtoR: Fei Fei Lei, Jacky Sheng, Martin Dalsaso, Joe Hill, LeeAnn Bonds*, Ambrose Bennett*, Walt Goodridge*, Euneen Mendiola, Emily Van Weerdhuizen, Jazzy Concepcion, Manuela Babauta, Gerard Borja, Riza Ramos*, Dylan Ramos and Beth Demapan, Technical Services Librarian. (not shown: Tony Peters*, Claire Grove, MD) *published authors
Joeten-Kiyu Library “Meet the Authors” Event
Dec 29, 2017: Author, Riza Ramos, with her independently-published books at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 26th Anniversary Author Meet & Greet event! You should have been there!
Dec 29, 2017: Author, Walt Goodridge, at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 26th Anniversary Author Meet & Greet event! You should have been there!
Dec 29, 2017: Author, Riza Ramos, at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 26th Anniversary Author Meet & Greet event! You should have been there!
Dec 29, 2017: Author, Walt Goodridge, at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 26th Anniversary Author Meet & Greet event! You should have been there!
Aspiring and published writers from a wide range of backgrounds, passions and ages attend Walt's Writer's Workshop at the Joeten-Kiyu public library! July 1, 2017
Aspiring and published writers from a wide range of backgrounds, passions and ages attend Walt's Writer's Workshop at Northern Marianas International School Back: John J. (NMIS Principal), Marlon R., Joe H., Riza R., Tim A, Cherry dG., Maryann H., Emily D., Steve W., Gary L. Front: Alana P., George C., Rose E., Walt G. (Presenter), Louie A., Tony P. (April 8, 2017)
Catherine Perry Harris with authors Riza Ramos, John Joyner and Walt after interview to promote their books and upcoming workshop. The interview aired on Power 99FM on the "Your Humanities Half-hour" show produced by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council (April 1, 2017)
Workshop at Northern Marianas International School (October 8, 2016)
Attendees of workshop at Northern Marianas International School (October 8, 2016)
Workshop graduates, John Joyner and Angie Hui with Walt upon completion of "This Baby Can Speak English" (Feb 17, 2017)
Workshop #2 at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (Feb 20, 2016)
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Breaking News from Walt:
A few weeks ago, a former workshop attendee and coaching client revealed that she nominated me to be considered for this year’s Governor’s Humanities Award here on Saipan. I thanked her, but I didn’t really believe I qualified because...(read why at www.jamaicaninchina.com/humanities-award)
