A good story is evocative and captivating—and your nonfiction can be as well! In this studio we will examine the ways in which creative writing techniques like sentence structure and POV choice can be applied at the line level to make your nonfiction writing flow and draw in your reader. We’ll then do a few writing exercises of our own to apply what we’ve learned!
This session helps participants move from self-reflection to real-world impact by identifying how their values show up through actions, decisions, and leadership moments. Participants will begin shaping their experiences into meaningful “story moments” that demonstrate who they are beyond labels.
This session, “Every Huddle is an Improv Opportunity,” helps participants build teamwork muscles for the workplace based on the improv techniques of active listening, “Yes, and,” and committing to the bit. Participants should leave with the confidence to navigate interpersonal communication in professional settings.
Our objective during this studio is to give an insight about how scriptwriting can be used to introduce theatre life. Following this, participants will engage in writing in a theatrical sense along with having a discussion about how theatre is used during times of difficulties.
Politics is not for a select few—government impacts every single one of us. Explore how you can get involved and use storytelling to influence policy.
How Do Characters Interact in The Thing? In this lesson, participants will be asked to explore and define the ways in which characters interact with the fictional world and each other. The exploration will be fostered by asking participants to look at interactions that exist both in media and in the real world and seeing what elements could be helpful for the interactions of their characters.
In this interdisciplinary studio, attendees will explore and discuss compassion in relation to their loved ones and not so loved ones, meditation, and methods to deepen their writing practice. Attendees will participate in a meditation and complete writing activities designed to encourage mindfulness.
In this session, we’ll hone our reporting skills by observing what works (and doesn’t work) in the viral celebrity interviews dominating your feed today. Whether you want to weave insightful interviews into your nonfiction work, or are simply curious about different journalism career pathways, this one is for you!
Want a physical representation of your fan-love? Then a fanzine is right for you! Together, we’ll learn about what they are, how they express personal creativity, and how to craft one yourself!
