A Different Kind of Workshop
Discover your creative voice in a welcoming and beginner-friendly environment.
Many of the writers who join my workshops are exploring creative writing for the first time.
Join us, and you'll be welcomed into a supportive community where everyone starts somewhere!
Desiree
Key Outcomes
Generate New Material
Helpful and Encouraging Feedback
Generate New Material
In each 90-minute session, we write using prompts designed to spark your creativity, and explore story ideas. Afterwards, you'll have the option to share your work for encouraging feedback.
Workshop guidelines and practices help create a safe and encouraging enviroment for all participants.
Get Unstuck
Helpful and Encouraging Feedback
Generate New Material
Writers block hits us all and can be very frustrating. Writing with others is a great way to help us move past blocks. The prompts can also provide another way of looking at your story and characters.
Helpful and Encouraging Feedback
Helpful and Encouraging Feedback
Helpful and Encouraging Feedback
Writers are invited to share their just-written work with the group for feedback. Sharing is always optional and voluntary. AWA practices stress that feedback focuses on the positive, letting the writer know which parts stood out for us and made us think. Over the years, I've come to see how this is the most powerful part of the workshop experience.
FAQs
What if I've never written creatively before?
No problem! My workshops are perfect for beginners, and you will feel welcomed and encouraged.
Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
No. The only work we review during workshop are the stories we write while in session. During writing time, writers typically turn off their cameras and write in their journals or laptops. You are not expected to "finish" a story or poem; write what comes and enjoy the process.
What if I don't want to share my writing?
Sharing is always optional. Writers who do share will hear only affirmative feedback.
Can I try just 1 session?
Yes. Each session stands alone and writers are free to take as many, or as few, as they like.
Each workshop session is individually priced - you're not committing to a full series when you register
How many sessions can I sign up for in advance?
As many as you like! However, if your plans change, please cancel ASAP since workshop space is limited and their may be a waiting list.
Please review the cancellation policy and let me know if you have any questions.
Can I get my other work critiqued in this workshop?
Typically, the only work we review is the work created during workshop. If you are looking for more substantial feedback on your work in progress, please see my coaching and feedbback services page to get started.
How do I register?
Registrations are through Google Calendar. Click the date and time that works for you and complete the short form. Payment is due at time of registration.