Writing workshops
Writing is a solitary activity best done in groups. ~ Bill Paterson
Welcome to the writing community at Open Sky Stories!
You will find nourishing opportunities for writers of all styles and levels.
When I look back through my life, my unhappiest times were those when I was not actively creating.
I offer a variety of writing opportunities including workshops, groups, and 1:1 mentoring. All of my offerings centre around fostering creative expression. They prioritize the process of creation rather than aiming for a masterpiece.
Let me guide you through practices that are designed to help you to embrace your own creative power.
These small group writing sessions are becoming a bright spot in my week. The open ended writing with minimal accountability is perfect, and Erica leads the session so beautifully.
Why choose an Open Sky Stories writing workshop?
I believe that everyone has a unique voice and story to tell. My workshops are designed to:
- Ignite creativity. Unleash your inner creativity in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Our workshops provide a space to explore your imagination, experiment with different writing styles, and discover new ideas.
- Foster a writing community. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing. My workshops and writing groups are not only about honing your craft but also about building lasting relationships with fellow writers who can provide inspiration and support throughout your journey.
- Overcome writer’s block. Stuck in a creative rut? My workshops are designed to help you overcome writer’s block, offering prompts, exercises, and techniques to jumpstart your creativity and keep your ideas flowing.
- Promote fun. There’s a longstanding myth that writing needs to be painful and hard. I challenge this in all of my workshops and mentorship programs. I want to help you create a writing practice that you enjoy. Together we’ll find the fun and joy that comes out of writing.
Writing Workshops at Open Sky Stories
Expressive writing workshops
Expressive writing is a tool to help us process and understand our thoughts, emotions and experiences. Learn more about expressive writing workshops here.
Writing groups
Find connection, companionship and inspiration in a writing group. Learn more about writing groups here.
Creative writing workshops
These workshops are filled with creativity & curiosity. Learn more about creative writing workshop here.
Writing Courses (coming soon!)
Learn specific writing strategies to bump your writing to the next level. Stay tuned for upcoming courses!
1:1 Mentoring
Do you have a writing project that you want to start but can’t seem to put your thoughts in order, sit down to write, silence your inner critic or find the motivation? I can help!
If you have any questions about my workshops and offerings, let’s chat!
I loved joining the Safety in Numbers writing group. Erica has created such a welcoming and supportive space, and even though we’re all working on different things, there is the friendly solidarity of writing together.
I really enjoy the writing group. It helps so much for accountability and motivation. I’ve been trying to write but book for ages and this is the first time I’ve been able to make decent progress. I really enjoy the conversations in the group as well.
I thoroughly enjoy the Open Sky Stories writing group with Erica. It is a wonderful way to make a commitment to writing a few times each week. Erica makes everyone feel welcome and is a great facilitator, keeping everyone focused on the purpose of the group. It is so nice to meet a diverse group of people who have a similar interest to one another.