Everyone has a story to tell — maybe now more than ever! If you have something to say and aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you. Join two acclaimed authors as they share their inspirational, practical, and actionable guidance for settling on good ideas, finding your voice, and writing stories that make an impact. If you’re eager to start writing, looking for a creative jumpstart, or simply want to share your work in a supportive environment, you’re in the right place. This workshop is perfect for seasoned and first-time writers alike!
Workshop Timeline
- Milestone 1: First up, join widely-published author Alison Stein in 5 Techniques to Generate Creative Writing Ideas. Alison teaches five unique brainstorming, self-reflection and ideation techniques for developing your very own unique prompts. You’ll learn to mine your own life, fascinations, and imagination and will leave with a list of strong, exciting ideas for your personal essay. Share your favorite ideas in the Project Gallery by June 15th.
- Milestone 2: Next, join acclaimed author Roxane Gay in Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact, a Skillshare Original. In this 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. Share your essay or work-in-progress in the Project Gallery by June 29th.
Everyone has a story to tell — maybe now more than ever! If you have something to say and aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you. Join two acclaimed authors as they share their inspirational, practical, and actionable guidance for settling on good ideas, finding your voice, and writing stories that make an impact. If you’re eager to start writing, looking for a creative jumpstart, or simply want to share your work in a supportive environment, you’re in the right place. This workshop is perfect for seasoned and first-time writers alike!
Workshop Timeline
- Milestone 1: First up, join widely-published author Alison Stein in 5 Techniques to Generate Creative Writing Ideas. Alison teaches five unique brainstorming, self-reflection and ideation techniques for developing your very own unique prompts. You’ll learn to mine your own life, fascinations, and imagination and will leave with a list of strong, exciting ideas for your personal essay. Share your favorite ideas in the Project Gallery by June 15th.
- Milestone 2: Next, join acclaimed author Roxane Gay in Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact, a Skillshare Original. In this 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. Share your essay or work-in-progress in the Project Gallery by June 29th.