Welcome to our inspiring world of writing workshops! Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, a seasoned poet, a business professional looking to enhance your writing skills, or someone who simply wants to explore the art of creative expression, our workshops offer a nurturing and stimulating environment for writers of all 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 focus on creative expression. They are not about creating a masterpiece, they are about the experience of creating.

Let me guide you through practices that are designed to help you to embrace your own creative power.

Why choose Open Sky Stories writing workshops?

I believe that everyone has a unique voice and story to tell. My workshops are designed to:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

 

Types of writing workshops

 

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 at Open Sky Stories here. 

Writing groups

Find connection, companionship and inspiration in a writing group. Learn more about writing groups offered at Open Sky Stories here.

Creative writing workshops

These workshops are filled with creativity & curiosity. Learn more about creative writing workshops with Open Sky Stories here. 

Writing Courses (coming soon!)

Learn specific writing strategies to bump your writing to the next level. Stay tuned!

Write Club Stories has helped me embrace my writing style.
Mel

I love the relaxed, yet focused feel of this course.
Kelly

Write Club Stories has given me the tools to continue writing.
Julie

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.
Terri

I am a writer!!! And thanks to Erica, I finally believe it.
Kath