Some of the first things we ask someone we’ve just met are: “What do you do?” “Where did you grow up?” and “How did you meet your girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse?” In other words, “What’s your story?” In this workshop, we will focus upon the craft of writing about our own lives in either the personal essay or […]
Intermediate
Guts & Trust: What you need to write your root – S207S20
“Everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it,” wrote Sylvia Plath in her journal, “and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Explore ways of writing into your brave heart. In this generative and reflective workshop, you’ll meditate, respond to prompts, and laugh. You’ll receive specific attention […]
NEW – Everyday Inspirations II: More Prompts Guaranteed to Get Your Pen Moving – B203S20
A follow up to Everyday Inspiration, this workshop is for both those who completed Everyday Inspiration and new writers. Join us as we look to our everyday experiences for inspiration. Each week we will use prompts to polish our craft further including dialogue, character, and setting. The ordinary becomes extraordinary in this workshop. FOR […]