Writing Workouts

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, Writing Workouts will sharpen your skills while exploring your creativity. We start with a short warm-up to get the juices flowing before working with two exercises/prompts designed to practice a specific craft element. We’ll end by sharing writing and celebrating each other’s hard work. This is perfect for anyone looking to improve their writing skills in a fun and interactive way.

Workshops are live on Zoom and will not be recorded. Each session is about 45 minutes long; 5 minutes for the warmup, two 12 minute exercises/prompts, with 10-15 minutes left for sharing work. Some will be independent exercises meant to strengthen a particular writing skill or craft element, some could be used in a larger piece of writing. Each session is stand alone and will focus on a specific area of writing.

Feb 15th – Description

Feb. 22nd – Dialogue

Workshops are a confidential space; participants agree not to discuss others' writing or conversations outside of the workshop time and space. All participants will be treated with equal respect; we will listen to each other without judgment or prejudice. The suggested prompts are just that, you can modify them any way that works for you or ignore them completely. All participation is voluntary, you are never obligated to share anything unless you want to. Small groups between 5-10 participants.

Workshops may be canceled due to low registrations, you will be notified at least 3 days prior to scheduled session. You'll be given the option to switch to another day or recieve a full refund.

Workshops conducted using the Amherst Writers & Artists method. Alexis M. Collazo is an AWA Affiliate, certified to lead workshops in the AWA method as described in Writing Alone and With Others by Pat Schneider, Oxford University Press. You can visit amherstwriters.org for more information.

Host or Publisher Alexis M. Collazo (LexC)