Everyone has a story to tell, and it's time to share yours! In this workshop, you'll join three best-selling authors as they share their inspirational, practical, and actionable guidance for finding your voice and writing stories that make an impact.

Over the course of five weeks, you’ll complete 3 insightful classes, draft your own personal essay, and give and receive feedback with your fellow writers. If you’re eager to start writing, looking for a creative jumpstart, or simply want to share your written creative work in a supportive environment, then this workshop is for you. Perfect for seasoned and first-time writers alike!

Workshop Timeline:

Milestone 1: We’ll start by watching three different classes on creative writing from notable authors. Plan to watch all classes by July 8th.

First up is Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact with acclaimed author Roxane Gay. In her 60-minute class, Roxane breaks down the process for creating a personal essay that resonates with an audience, with lessons exploring ways to identify your purpose, conduct research, reflect, revise, and more.
Next, New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean shares how you can transform ordinary subjects into exceptional stories in Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style. In over 90 minutes, her insights will share a unique journalistic perspective and emphasize ways to craft nonfiction narratives in a creative and stylized way.
Finally, we’ll dive into Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You from renowned writer, editor, and speaker Ashley C. Ford. This 30-minute class is structured around a compelling prompt: finding inspiration from your own childhood to create a personal essay that truly represents your story and identity.

Milestone 2: After watching all three classes, reflect on the project prompt from each class and choose the one you want to complete for your final project. Which prompt resonates most with you? Using everything you’ve learned, draft your own personal essay in response to your chosen prompt, and share your work in the applicable class's project gallery by July 22nd.
Milestone 3: The final week is all about feedback! Take the time to select 3 projects from your fellow students and give them thoughtful and constructive feedback. You’ll get feedback on your own work as well so you can improve your work and grow as a writer. Complete your feedback by July 29th.

Tell Your Story: A Creative Writing Workshop

24 jun - 29 jul

Tell Your Story: A Creative Writing Workshop

24 jun - 29 jul