Good Mystery v. Bad Mystery: There should be a good mystery in any story you write, no matter the genre. In this session, we’ll explore ways mystery manifests in stories, both good and bad, the DOs and DON’Ts, and how writers can master the mystery in their story.
This session is a social circle for mentors to meet others, share ideas, ask questions, or simply drop in to say, “Hello.”
In this session, we will explore how poets give shape to love. Through close readings and writing exercises, we will discover how love can become a language of memory, of showing grace, and of transformation.
This month, learn about three kinds of gratitude: Personal Gratitude, Interpersonal Gratitude, and Transpersonal Gratitude through poetry, writing and dialogue.
In this session, participants will learn about artifacts from the future. They will read a fictional letter from the future and create their own artifact and headline from the future.
Through the Eyes of a Child: What does it mean to write from the child’s perspective? Join this months studio to learn more as we explore Childhood in Culture!
Friendship isn’t always how it is in the movies or social media. Join us for a discussion on how we manage and cherish our real-life friendships.
During this session, we’ll immerse ourselves in the world of artistic expression by learning about how artists use physical utensils (pen/paper/color) and digital art platforms (such as Canva, Krita, or another digital art platform of choice) to give form to fears, hopes, and experiences. First, we will observe and discuss a few art pieces. Following this, participants will engage in a drawing activity of their own.
In this session, we will deepen the connection between observation and emotional processing, showing how noticing external details can clarify internal feelings. We’ll also address the mental health benefits of this approach, including grounding, reduced stress, and clearer emotional understanding.
In this session we will continue to write from prompts, giving space for everyone to write and share their work. These prompts can inspire both personal narrative and fictional writing.
