Find the courage to write about sensitive subjects.
Each of us has the power to look at our lived experiences to find meaning and wisdom that we can transform however we want: into art, into lifestyle, into legacy. In this workshop, you will learn how to view creative vulnerability as generosity, and how to offer up your humanity through story as a gift to yourself and others. We will address questions such as: Will writing about a painful past bring up emotions I can’t handle? I want to share my story but maintain my anonymity. What techniques can I use? How do I know when I’m oversharing? How do I turn a journal entry into a piece for publication? You will come away from this workshop with a rough draft of a personal story and perspective on your unique storyteller type, as well as best practices for taking care of yourself as you do this introspective work.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn to:
- Generate ideas
- Identify themes
- Unravel creative blocks
- Write rough drafts
- Navigate ethical dilemmas
Time requirements
- No time required outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate nonfiction writers looking to build courage in their voices and process.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}}. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
