ONLINE Chasing Wonder: a 4-week generative writing workshop
4 Weeks | Mondays | Begins May 26, 2025
5pm-7pm PT | 6pm-8pm MT | 7pm-9pm CT | 8pm-10pm ET | 9pm-11pm AT
Instructor: Leanne Shirtliffe
MEMBER PRICE: $150.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $200.00
“We have art so we shall not die of reality” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
The world can feel heavy, the news overwhelming—but creativity is an antidote. Step away from the noise and into a place where ideas are sparked and sentences flow. Chasing Wonder is a four-week generative writing journey designed to ignite your inspiration, silence the inner critic, and bring your words to life.
Using the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method, this supportive and inspiring workshop welcomes writers of all levels and backgrounds—no matter what genre you write in. A well-designed structure and a series of timed writes guarantee you'll have abundant material. There will be opportunities each week to share authentically and receive uplifting feedback that honours the strengths of your work.
What to expect:
- Generative writing sessions with engaging prompts that awaken your desire to write
- A warm, affirming space to develop your writing
- Encouraging feedback that fosters confidence and creativity
- No pressure—just the joy of writing!
Whether you're an experienced writer looking for fresh inspiration in a world that feels heavy or someone who’s always wanted to write but doesn’t know where to start, Chasing Wonder will help you tap into your creativity and surprise yourself with what you discover.
Come chase wonder. Your stories are waiting.
This class takes place online using Zoom.
Leanne Shirtliffe is a certified AWA facilitator and an experienced presenter. Leanne is published in many genres, including middle-grade fiction, picture books, memoir, and poetry; most recently, her poems have appeared in The Kenyon Review, The Baltimore Review, and Carousel. She grew up in Manitoba and has taught in Ontario, Alberta, Bahrain, and Thailand. Leanne now lives in Calgary with her family. http://LeanneShirtliffe.com
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