Write with Friends
creative writing group for inspiration & community
14 Sundays via Zoom.
12pm-1:30pm EST.
Starting July 6th.
This writing group is for new and seasoned writers of all creative genres! To meet as many writerly goals as possible, we alternate between generative writing sessions (garner new inspiration) and accountability sessions (make real progress on your current projects).
Join us to find your community, rediscover the joy in writing, and establish a sustainable writing practice!
During accountability sessions, we will...
- set our intentions for the 90 minutes;
- do a few 15-20 minute writing sprints; and
- have writer-to-writer check-ins to build relationships and ask those writerly questions you've been dying to discuss.
During generative writing sessions, we will...
- read and discuss published works by master writers;
- pick up craft techniques and explore new genres/styles; and
- use guided prompts to start new pieces.
At the end of every session, we'll debrief how writing went, and each writer will have an opportunity to briefly share a snippet of their work. The last session will be reserved for in-depth sharing.
Please note that we will not workshop each other's writing in this writing group. Additionally, writers will not be expected to read or write outside of our sessions — although you are, of course, welcome to do so if you'd like!
WRITING GROUP FEES
To make this writing group as accessible as possible, I'm offering two ways to pay:
Pay Per Session
For writers with a busy/unpredictable summer schedule and writers seeking a looser writing practice, this is the most flexible option.
To receive the Zoom link, submit your payment and email below before the session. Come to as many or as few sessions as you'd like and pay when you show up!
"NO QUESTIONS ASKED" SLIDING SCALE:
$25-55
The Best Friends Pass
For writers who want to "go all in" and plan on attending at least ten of the fourteen sessions, this is the most cost-effective option.
Pay a lump sum up-front for all fourteen sessions. With the Best Friends Pass, you...
1) get to send me topics you want to explore during generative sessions,
2) give yourself extra accountability to show up and write every week, and
3) pay less than $18 per session!
$250
MAKE YOUR PAYMENT HERE:
If you want to PAY PER SESSION, please submit a message with the date for the session you'll attend.
If you purchase THE BEST FRIENDS PASS, please submit a message telling me:
- what type of writing you want to explore (fiction, speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, experimental, short-form like short stories, long-form like novels),
- any accessibility needs you may have, and
- what topics you'd like to see in our generative sessions (because we only have six generative sessions, I cannot promise that we will delve into your requests — but we will certainly try!).
If you NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE to access this class, please submit a message and let me know whether you need a partial or full scholarship. I offer scholarships as they are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you would like to help make creative spaces more equitable, CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND by submitting additional payment via the button above and sending me a message stating the contribution amount.
Thank you!
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Week-by-Week Schedule
Sunday 7/6
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
First Class: Welcome, Introductions, & Setting the Stage
Sunday 7/13
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: Writing Relationships in Dialogue & Physicality
Sunday 7/20
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 7/27
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: Messy Characters & Scene-Writing
Sunday 8/3
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 8/10
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: Writing the Body
Sunday 8/17
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 8/24
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: World-Building / Setting
Sunday 8/31
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 9/7
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: Fabulism for Getting into the Tough Stuff
Sunday 9/14
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 9/21
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Generative Session: Erasure Writing
Sunday 9/28
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
Accountability Session
Sunday 10/5
12pm - 1:30pm EST / 9am - 10:30am PST
The Finale: Open Mic, Reflections, & Goodbye!