Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00

Developing Systems for Consistent Creation (Part Three: Practice to Presence Series)

This is part three of the Practice to Presence series. You’ll learn how to create a rhythm for your creative practice that makes it easier to share your work without constantly starting from scratch and reinventing the wheel. This isn’t about forcing yourself into a rigid system. It’s about building sustainable practices that support your creativity and free up your energy, so you can focus on exploring the topics and projects that inspire you, enrich your life, and forge connection with others. By the end of this workshop, you will have some techniques and workflows to experiment with that bring structure and flow to your creative process. You can register here.

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Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00

Inner Story Open House and End-of-Year Storytelling Session

This special session is part open house, part storytelling circle. A space for creative witnessing, connection, and honoring our growth as writers and humans. Inner Story members are invited to share a piece of their writing from this year: something new, something unfinished, or something they’ve shared with us (or the world) before. We’re also opening our doors to guests from the Writing the Layers Substack community and participants from my 2025 writing intensives. Whether you choose to read or simply listen, I hope you will join us. You can register to join us here.

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Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

Story Work Launch Team Book Club Discussion

As Inner Story members, you are invited to join this book club discussion that I’ve planned for the launch team. We will talk about Story Work, and reflect on the themes of self-discovery and creative healing, and we can talk about process and publishing, as well. I will come with some prepared discussion questions, and I invite you to bring your own questions and insights from reading the book, too. You can RSVP here.

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Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00

Turning Your Writing Practice into a Creative Offering (Part Two: Practice to Presence Series)

This is part two of the Practice to Presence series. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to turn personal writing into a creative offering that helps you connect with others. You’ll learn how to identify your key messages, clarify who you want to reach, and choose a sharing space that supports your goals. Together, we’ll shift from perfectionism and pressure to a mindset of experimentation and discovery. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have tools for shaping your writing into content that resonates, along with the mindset you need to begin showing up for your readers in a sustainable way.

You can RSVP to join us here.

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Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

Story Work: The Stories That Shape Us – Author Panel

A virtual event featuring a panel of three brilliant writers: Ashley M. Coleman, Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson., and Chelene Knight. Together, we’ll have an honest, soul-nourishing conversation about storytelling as a path to self-discovery. Story Work: The Stories That Shape Us – Author Panel will be a welcoming space for readers, writers, creatives, and seekers from all backgrounds to feel seen, inspired, and encouraged to do their own story work. Together, we’ll explore:

+ Our reasons for writing + How personal storytelling can support healing, creative courage, and life vision
+ What it means to draw from lived experience as creative material
+ How to stay grounded in creativity during uncertain times and more.

You can rsvp here.

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Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Story Work Virtual Book Launch, Craft Talk & Workshop

Join me for a special virtual event celebrating the release of Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative. This interactive session blends a craft talk with a mini workshop, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my writing process while inviting you to explore your own stories. In this session, you will:

- Hear the inspiration, challenges, and creative process behind Story Work
-Experience a live reading and reflection on themes of memory, identity, and reclaiming your narrative
- Participate in a guided writing prompt designed to help you examine and reshape the stories you carry
- Engage in a Q&A with me about memoir writing, storytelling craft, and personal narrative.

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Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00

Writing as a Restorative Practice (Part One: Practice to Presence Series)

This is part one of From Practice to Presence, a three-part series. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to develop an inspired, restorative, and sustainable creative life by connecting to your inner landscape—your values, interests, gifts, and challenges—and translating those insights into habits, themes, and projects that support your authentic need for expression. Together, we’ll shift the focus from output to intention, creating a practice measured not by what it produces, but by how it feels. Through four guided exercises, you’ll learn how to channel your creative energy into the themes and habits that support you most and that fit naturally into your life.

You can RSVP to join us here.

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Oct
12
12:00 PM12:00

Monthly Storytelling Workshop

This is our monthly space where you’re welcome to share your writing—whether it’s an excerpt from a project you’re working on or something inspired by one of the story work exercises.

Remember, you’re also welcome to join even if you don’t plan to share. Listening, engaging in discussion, and offering feedback are equally valuable ways to participate. You can register to join us here.

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