Writing Groups
WRITING GROUPS (also known as critique groups or workshop groups): I facilitate one ongoing creative writing workshop that meets regularly throughout the year and serves women writers working in the genre of creative nonfiction, including personal essay and memoir. This group is not intended for beginning writers.
The bulk of our time in this class is spent in workshop. This creative writing workshop is facilitated by me in the style that I was first taught at my MFA program in creative nonfiction. We spend time closely reading each other's creative nonfiction (personal essays or memoir excerpts) a week before our class, and then spend the class period giving constructive feedback on that work. By reading and providing feedback on each other’s work, we become more observant, empathetic and skillful writers.
Launched in 2019, this group is for 4-8 experienced writers who may not have the time or space for an MFA program, but who want the same continuity and rigor. We workshop each others’ personal essays/creative nonfiction/memoir excerpts and also provide support and accountability.
I require a 6 month commitment but many writers stay for years.
Please note this group is not open to fiction writers.
This workshop takes place roughly every other Monday evening from 6:30-8:30pm ET, on Zoom.
If we have not worked together I will request a writing sample and a 20 minute phone call to ensure that the workshop fits your needs, and to fit you with a group of writers working at a similar level of commitment and experience.
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We begin each writing session with a guided meditation, then we work with two original writing prompts for 10-15 minutes each, with the option to share. This class takes place on Zoom.
This opportunity is open to adult writers of any experience level, and is an especially great fit for writers who enjoy working with reflective, generative writing prompts in community with other writers.
Each monthly circle meets for 4 evening sessions on Zoom, and each session lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes.
I have held Writing Circles in September 2025, November 2025, January 2026, and March 2026. To get on the mailing list when I announce future Writing Circles, click here.