Will I have fun at an ATELES Writing Workshop?

Yes! Whether you Workshop with us online or in-person, it will be an enjoyable time hanging out together with some paper & ink and/or your computer.

What do I need to prepare or bring to a Workshop?

No pre-work needed! Just bring yourself, a pen/pencil, & some paper.

What kind of refreshments are provided at Workshops?

Water & 2 non-alcoholic drink options will be provided free-of-charge at all in-person events, & you are also welcome to bring snacks with you. Additional refreshments & snacks will also be available on-site &/or nearby at some of our venue locations.

For online events, feel free to enjoy beverages & snacks from your home at your convenience during our time together.

What type of writing can I do at a Workshop?

The questions/writing prompts included in the Workshop are entirely open to the way you want to interpret/respond to them regardless of each Workshop’s theme– there are no wrong approaches. And, your writing (or drawings) can be totally confidential, you don’t have to share anything with the group.

What type of writing questions/writing prompts are featured at Workshops?

We’ll use a variety of writing exercises & prompts, depending on the theme of each Workshop, for example: question-response, letter to myself/an emotion/person/thing, free writing, keep the pen moving, & much more. Some Workshops concentrate in on the elements of story, voice, narrative, drafting, & so on. All of the exercises at every Workshop will come together for you to explore creatively, draw insights, & decide your direction.