The Story of Your Dreams
Ever wonder how the “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” “Frankenstein,” “Kubla Kahn,” the beautiful melody of “Yesterday,” and the sewing machine came into existence? They all owe…
Read MoreThe Wound of the Photograph: Incorporating Photos into Writing
This workshop explores how photographs can inspire and deepen creative writing. Using personal, found, or historical images, we’ll generate new work that responds to the emotions, memories, and stories that…
Read MoreCreativity & Madness: The Artistic Temperament’s Influence on Writing
Creativity and madness, linked? Writers of the past, Lord Byron, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Virginia Woolf, William Styron, and William Blake might say, “Yes, indeed.” Some of these…
Read MoreOvercoming Writing Anxiety
What happens when you see that blank screen? Does your heart start skipping beats? Do you breathe heavily with fear? You’re not alone! Writing anxiety plagues a lot of writers.…
Read MoreSetting the Scene
Using items that are already at hand, students will immerse themselves in the setting of the scene they’re working on. This will bring writers closer to their characters’ experience, making…
Read MoreMemories Found and Bound: Making Recycled Covers for Books
Do you have a favorite printed tee you want to reuse, somehow? Have you held onto clothing your child has outgrown? Are you interested in upcycling sentimental fabrics into a…
Read MoreCommunity Zine Making: Our Surroundings and Mental Well-Being
In this interactive workshop we explore the connection between your environment and mental health through zine making. Join this supportive community in collaboration and individual expression. Participants will create a…
Read MoreWriting Christian Devotionals
Learn the art of creating powerful, concise devotionals for the Christian market that connect biblical wisdom with everyday life experiences. We will discuss the unique structure and tone of effective…
Read MoreWriting the Gay Experience
Gay or straight, we all hope to live a full and meaningful life—with all the joy, fear, beauty, banality, and brilliance that comes with it. In this single-session, multi-genre creative…
Read MoreMindful Journaling through Grief
Grief is hard. Working through grief, and learning to heal can be daunting. However, healing comes from within. Grief and healing have no time limits. Whether you are experiencing a…
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