Sep
29
6:30 PM18:30

Practice Session #28: Writing Hard Things with the Braided Essay

In this Practice Session, we'll learn a weaving exercise that involves moving back and forth between a personal experience and another subject. As we alternate between the two, we'll pay attention to the patterns, questions, and deeper connections that emerge.

This approach can be especially useful when writing about difficult experiences. By braiding a personal story with another thread, we can create perspective and distance while exploring the emotional truth of our experience. We can also discover new ways of understanding our stories and what they reveal about our connection to the larger world.  

There will be time for writing, optional sharing, and discussion. You'll leave with new material and a new approach to writing hard things. This session is inspired by an exercise from Writing Hard Things by Nicole Miller. You can register here.

View Event →
Sep
16
6:30 PM18:30

September Storytelling Workshop (Weeknight Session)

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.

Each month, you'll have two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. You are welcome to attend both.

View Event →
Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

September Storytelling Workshop (Saturday Session)

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.

Each month, there will be two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. You are welcome to attend both.

View Event →
Aug
30
6:00 PM18:00

Practice Session #27: Writing Outside Your Comfort Zone

Sometimes the best way to grow as a writer is to step outside of your comfort zone and try a different approach. In this 90-minute Practice Session, I'll be sharing several writing exercises for you to choose from, offering different entry points into observation, memory, reflection, and imagination. You'll be invited to choose the exercise that feels like the biggest stretch outside of your familiar. There will be time for writing, optional sharing, and discussing what we discover when we give ourselves permission to experiment. This is an opportunity to write in community with other writers, and if you choose, share your words with the group. You'll leave with new material and insights you can carry forward in your creative practice. 

Register here to join us.

View Event →
Aug
21
6:30 PM18:30

August Storytelling Workshop (Weeknight Session)

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.

Several members shared that they wanted to participate in our monthly storytelling sessions but had recurring Saturday commitments. Beginning this month, I'm introducing a second monthly session so you can choose the time that best fits your schedule. So each month, you'll have two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. You are welcome to attend both.

View Event →
Aug
8
10:00 AM10:00

August Storytelling Workshop (Saturday Session)

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.

Several members shared that they wanted to participate in our monthly storytelling sessions but had recurring Saturday commitments. Beginning this month, I'm introducing a second monthly session so you can choose the time that best fits your schedule. So each month, you'll have two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. The sessions will cover the same material, so you only need to attend one, but you are welcome to attend both.

View Event →
Jul
23
12:00 PM12:00

July Storytelling Workshop (Weekday Session)

(Please note: This session will take the place of our usual Thursday cowriting session.)

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.

Several members shared that they wanted to participate in our monthly storytelling sessions but had recurring Saturday commitments. Beginning this month, I'm introducing a second monthly session so you can choose the time that best fits your schedule. So each month, you'll have two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. You are welcome to attend both.

View Event →
Jul
14
6:00 PM18:00

Mid-Year Accountability Check-In

(Please note: This quarterly check-in will take the place of our usual Tuesday cowriting session.)

Now that we've reached the mid-point of the year, let’s reconnect and check in with each other. In this quarterly check-in, you’ll have the opportunity to name what you’re working on and receive gentle accountability and support from the community. Then we'll work on guided reflection prompts to capture progress and observations from the second quarter and first half of the year, as well as intentions, priorities, and support needs for the months ahead.

Join Zoom Meeting

View Event →
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

July Storytelling Workshop (Saturday Session)

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.

Several members shared that they wanted to participate in our monthly storytelling sessions but had recurring Saturday commitments. Beginning this month, I'm introducing a second monthly session so you can choose the time that best fits your schedule. So each month, you'll have two opportunities to attend the Inner Story Monthly Storytelling Session. The sessions will cover the same material, so you only need to attend one, but you are welcome to attend both.

View Event →