This workshop is now full!
Interested in joining a waitlist for this workshop? Please email me here.
🌱 Ready to write big and wide in 2024?
Psst… are you hoping to make some cozy space for your writing practice this year? You’re in the “write” workshop to get started!
Together we’ll discuss how to set a creative “theme” for the year, plan a sustainable writing schedule—and give ourselves caring permission to write our stories.
We’ll also build inspiration jars, start to write the stories we’re most eager to explore this year—and support each other as fellow creative writers 🤗
🌻 So, who is this workshop best for?
This workshop is likely a great fit for you if:
You like to write a lot—or a little!
You’re digging that new year energy and want to give yourself space to set intentions for your writing practice this year.
You’re curious to try out a single writing workshop (it’s a quick 2 hours).
You like to give encouraging feedback to your fellow writers—and receive supportive feedback in return!
You’re eager to get to know and connect with fellow writers in your community.
You look forward to writing within a small group (there will never be more than 8 writers in the workshop).
🌳 You can expect to leave the workshop with:
At least a few paragraphs of new writing.
A “theme” for your writing year, as well as a plan for a sustainable writing schedule that fits with your life.
An inspiration jar full of writing prompts to keep you writing all year.
New friends who are also fellow writers.
A feeling of creative courage and possibility ✨
🪴 Where we’ll write:
We will write in the Elderberry Room in the Wellness Centre at Cook Street Village Activity Centre. (380 Cook Street, Victoria).
🔔 Note: The Wellness Centre is accessed from the parking lot of Cook Street Village Activity Centre. (Not through the main front doors!)
Look for the white sign that says “Wellness Centre” at the back of the parking lot.
🚗 Are you driving to this workshop? Parking is tricky in Cook Street Village. Click here for a printable PDF with a map and parking suggestions.
🙋🏻♀️ Your workshop leader:
I’m Monika, a freelance author of 50+ books for schools, and I firmly believe everyone is a writer. Want to get to know me better? I’ve got a mini bio here.
💸 Cost: $32 + GST
Can’t pay the full amount? I’ve been there, too. I always have up to two pay-what-you-can spots in my private workshops.
Just send me a quick email and let me know how much you can pay for the workshop. If there’s a remaining PWYC spot, I’ll send you a link to sign up for that amount, no questions asked. ✨
✍️ Please bring with you:
A notebook and your favourite pen for writing. Or, if you prefer typing, please bring a digital device (eg. tablet, laptop).
A mug for tea.
Your enthusiasm and creativity!
Sorry, this workshop is now full!
Interested in joining a waitlist for this workshop? Please email me here.
Cancellation policy:
I completely understand that life can throw you curveballs! You can cancel your registration and receive a full refund up to three days before the workshop.
Want a full Saturday of creativity?
Kelsey Andrews—my lovely friend, talented poet, and fellow facilitator—will lead an afternoon workshop on the same day at the same facility!
Why not come to both? Anyone who signs up for both workshops will be entered in a draw to win a blue-pencil session!
One of us will look at up to 1,000 words or three pages of your work and give encouraging comments and suggestions during our lunchtime break.