I’m delighted to be offering a slew of fabulous workshops this fall,
facilitated by some of my favourite writers (and me)!
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
with Alison Wearing
Vancouver, BC: September 11 & 12
Stratford, Ontario: September 24 & 25
In these 2-day workshops, Alison will do a deep examination of a short piece of writing from each participant, identifying and discussing its strengths, as well as the possibilities for strengthening and refining the writing.
Limited to 10 people.
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LYRIC ESSAY WORKSHOP
with Adelle Purdham
Online
Thursdays, October 2 - November 6 {6 weekly sessions}
In this six-week course, writers will explore the meaning of the lyric essay; how the autobiographical and poetic merge to create something larger than the sum of its parts. This course is designed for anyone with an interest in engaging and experimenting with literary essay forms.
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WRITING THROUGH GRIEF WORKSHOP
with Rayya Liebich
Online
Tuesdays, October 7 - 28, 2025 {4 weekly sessions}
Writing is a powerful tool to transform grief and loss. This workshop offers the opportunity to explore your loss through story and to connect with other grievers, all from the comfort of your home. Through guided writing prompts, poetry, letter writing and journaling, we will carve out time to honour our departed. All are welcome, no writing experience necessary.
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POETICS OF MEMOIR WORKSHOP
with Ekiwah Adler-Beléndez
Online
Wednesdays, November 5 - 26, 2025 {4 weekly sessions}
According to Mary Oliver, "Ekiwah takes to metaphor as to a Wise Brother. To speak of Ekiwah, his spirit and his work, is a gift in itself." This 4-week workshop is for anyone looking to bring more poetry to your prose (and/or life). If you are curious about the dance of memoir and poetry, this workshop is for you.
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BECOMING THE AUTHOR OF YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP
with Nicola Holmes
Online
Dates TBA {4 weekly sessions}
If you are feeling stuck, frustrated or off-track with your writing, there might be something going on beneath the surface. Nicola is a brilliant Life Coach who specialises in self-belief, supporting people in building self-trust and amplifying their 'true-north' voice. This workshop is for anyone struggling with procrastination, self-doubt, or fear of writing!
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