Creative Writing Bootcamp: Start a Brand New Story

Unblock your creativity and discover your next story idea with this engaging writing class led by acclaimed author Myla Goldberg (author of Feast Your Eyes, Bee Season). Are you struggling with writer's block or searching for fresh inspiration? This course provides a practical, step-by-step process to unlock a pipeline of story ideas.

In this dynamic class, you'll write alongside Myla Goldberg in real-time, guided through five powerful exercises designed to transform you into an idea-generation powerhouse. Myla, a seasoned teacher known for her captivating and humorous approach, has crafted this process based on her own writing journey and the common challenges faced by writers.

You'll utilize an on-screen writing timer and thought-provoking prompts to navigate quick, effective idea-generating activities, including:

• Memory-Based Setting Creation: Learn to evoke vivid and compelling settings using personal memories.
• Empathy-Driven Villain Development: Craft complex and believable antagonists with depth and motivation.
• Realistic Dialogue Writing: Develop authentic and engaging dialogue that brings your characters to life.
• Character Building from the Ground Up: Create fully realized characters with compelling backstories and motivations.

After each exercise, Myla will facilitate a reflective discussion, helping you understand your creative process, identify what resonated with you, and maximize the value of each exercise for your writing.

Whether you're an experienced writer seeking a new approach to idea generation or a beginner looking to explore the craft of creative writing, this class equips you with the tools to overcome writer's block and start writing immediately. By the end of the session, you'll have a collection of writing exercises ready to be developed into a complete story. Learn practical writing techniques and find your writing inspiration today!