Here it is. After years of writing on this blog, I have evolved into someone who now needs to market themselves. It’s inevitable, isn’t it? How many of my favorite casual writers on blogs or social media suddenly become writing coaches with seminars, downloadable e-books, and how-to books relentlessly referenced for years on end? Although admittedly this is how I’ve gotten information about seminars and how-to books. I’m not special, so I understand that I, too, will have to lean into the grind. Or roll the dung beetle ball or whatever it is you do when you’re old and your imposter syndrome is thriving, but looks like a shriveled raisin.
This blog has always been self-referential. I mean, that’s 13 years of personal essays. Full-on navel gazing. That I have evolved outward might be considered a win. So here’s the deal. I’m teaching online workshops starting in January. My goal is to keep them affordable and accessible with the idea that we build writing communities as we go. I’m not an expert and I’m still praying to the publishing gods for a wee miracle. What I’m really good at is covering aspects of the writing craft, providing writing exercises and conversation, and connecting writers in a supportive, encouraging environment.
For all the political angst and the challenges that we may be faced with in 2025, there is one thing that I know for sure. We need to create and we need to connect. Without stories, it’s hard to imagine a better world, to plant ideas, to inspire, and to comfort. Even with an excruciating sense of self-awareness, I am struggling to see my way clear of the noise all around me. When I was training in taekwondo, my instructor would tell us that once we stepped onto the mat, the outside world did not exist. I think about this idea of space that is dedicated to that part of ourselves that needs to be nurtured, but that is often ignored when we’re dealing with our everyday lives. My workshop is a space for you to reconnect with your creative writing self and find yourself in good company with other writers.
I will try not to over-market, but I know that I have to do some pitching to get the word out. If you have writing friends wandering in their own deserts, point them to the workshop page. Thank you!
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