The Psychology of Happiness for Melancholic Writers
About the Event
In this three-session studio, Zeynep Dilara and Catalina Yan bring neuroscience and art together to explore how neuroplasticity and rewiring shape the creative mind. Looking at safety, perception, belief, and repetition, they ask what our brain needs to change and grow. They dive into expressive writing as a way to explore personal stories and inner experiences, then deepen and expand these ideas through creative examples and writing activities.
In this first studio session, participants will explore how neuroplasticity, perception, and mindset shape creative practice, using sensory cues and environmental design to create a supportive writing space. Through guided writing activities, they will experiment with simple rituals, examine longstanding beliefs, and discover how repetition and shifts in perspective can open new creative possibilities.
Zeynep Dilara
Speaker
Catliya yan
Speaker
Speakers
Zeynep Dilara is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter who relocated from Istanbul, Turkey, to New York, United States. She primarily produces,…
Visit Profile Catliya Yan is a high school student from Austin, Texas. She enjoys journaling, research, and writing poetry. She is currently…
Visit Profile
Related Events
Mental Health in Media: Fact or Fiction?
This studio will explore common inaccurate mental health tropes in our current day media.
A Guide to Publishing for Young Authors
This studio is designed for the young writers who want to take the next step in their writing journey and publish their first novel. In this studio, participants will be…
Plot Twist! The Art of the Unexpected
In this studio, learn the essential elements of a compelling twist, from clever foreshadowing to unexpected revelations. Through engaging discussions and creative writing exercises, participants will learn how to challenge…