Do you long to write regularly but find it hard to do on your own? Maybe you have a project you dream of completing? Or perhaps you long to read your work aloud and receive supportive, in-the-moment feedback? The Writers’ Inspiration Lab is a place to connect with the joy of writing while making concrete progress toward your creative goals in a compassionate community.

Does poetry sometimes feel mysterious to you? Why do some poems make you cry and others bore you? In this class, you’ll learn the essential tools of writing strong and vivid poetry, including imagery, voice, and the line.

On the first Tuesday of the month, join me for a FREE evening of writing! Sometimes writing alone can feel challenging or downright impossible. Write Night gives you the gentle structure to get words on the page alongside other writers—and have fun in the process!

How can you tell a thrilling true story in less than 1,000 words? One-part story and one-part poem, flash essay helps you get to the heart of what you really want to say while keeping readers riveted until the final word.

Why do some poems make your heart skip while others leave you cold? In this class, we’ll explore some of the building blocks of good poetry, including voice, metaphor, imagery, and the line.

How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools do writers use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at a wide variety of pieces from other writers, deepening our own craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.