Hello, San Diego!
Add some creativity to your week.
This long-standing in-person generative, creative writing workshop that originally started in Los Angeles, moved to Carlsbad, just north of Encinitas, and then moved online after the pandemic.
Tap into your creative side, generate prose that will surprise you, and learn a few things along the way. In our creative writing workshops near Encinitas, you will:
- Generate new writings from original prompts each session
- Get writing tips and learn what’s working in your writing and why
- Reignite your passion for writing
- Write for two hours and come away with new material
- Try your hand at different kinds of writing
- Learn tips and tricks for writing better scenes and narratives.
- Held in a private residence near Encinitas, CA (South Carlsbad)
This creative writing workshop is not lecture-based; we get right down to writing. We choose writing prompts based on either a theme of the week, education, craft, or creative value. While we do not offer critique in this workshop — as each piece you write is so new — but we do offer much-needed and undervalued positive reinforcement around the potential of each piece you write. Through original and surprising prompts and craft discussions, you’ll write pages you never would have otherwise and you will learn creative writing tools along the way.
Come any Sunday you’d like, the prompts are different every week.
Details:
| Skill Level: | Anyone over the age of 18 |
| Class Size: | Limited to 8 participants |
| Requirements: | None |
| Location: | All workshops are now live online Zoom workshops. |
| Important Terms & Conditions: | This workshop qualifies you for the 15% off Returning Member Discount, which you will receive when you attend your first workshop. Read our full refund policy here. |
Creative Writing Workshops (in person) near Encinitas:
In-person creative writing workshops have been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Live Online Zoom Workshops:
| Workshop | Type | Description | Date | Time | Duration | Instructor | Cost | |
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| Creative Writing Workshop – All Genre | Online Workshop (Zoom) | A weekly generative creative writing workshop. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome to attend. | Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings |
Tuesdays – 11 am Wednesdays – 6 pm Saturdays – 10 am |
2.5 hrs | Nicole Criona | $39 per workshop | Register Here |
| Story Outlining Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | A biweekly outlining workshop. You’ll learn all about structure and create an outline that leaves room for discovery. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome. | 01/09/25 | 6:30 pm PST Every other Thursday |
2 hrs | Nicole Criona | $325 total for 4 meetings | Register Here |
| Fanfiction to Fiction Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Move from fanfic to original fic with a highly rated and reviewed fanfic writer who did just that! | 11/03/24 and/or 12/01/24 |
2:30 pm PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $57 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: Creating Suspense Writing Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative Creative writing workshop with brief instruction focused on creating tension in your work and keeping your readers’ attention. | 10/27/24 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: Writing Endings Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative Creative writing workshop with brief instruction focused on writing endings that leave your readers satisfied and in the case of a series, wanting more. | 11/10/24 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: Mastering Descriptive Writing Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative workshop with brief instruction on writing vibrant descriptions that pop off the page without slowing the pace. | 11/17/24 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: Story Structure Workshop: Inciting Incident—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative creative writing workshop with brief instruction focused on writing the pivotal inciting incident with emphasis on story arc plotting. | 12/08/24 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: Starting Your Story—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative Creative writing workshop with brief instruction focused on starting a story that hooks readers. | 12/22/24 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Scene Writing Basics: POV (Point of View) Writing Workshop—NEW | Online Workshop (Zoom) | Generative workshop with brief instruction focused on learning the perfect point of view to tell your story. | 01/19/25 | 11:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | Rachel Stull | $45 per workshop | Register Here |
| Lazybones Writing Magic Six-Week Audio Course | Audio Course (Weekly) | Lazybones Writing Magic helps you get motivated to write by teaching mind-body techniques to remove blocks that hinder creativity. | Anytime | Six Week Audio Course | Ellen Archer | $99 On Sale (reg. $225) |
Register Here | |
| Get Writing Again in 15 Days | Email Course (Daily) | A daily email course with easy, enjoyable daily writing prompts and coaching steps to help you get back into a daily writing habit. | Anytime | 15 daily emails with optional coaching session | Nicole Criona | $24.99 – $57 | Register Here | |
| 100 Days of Writing | Email Course (Daily) | Your goal: Write 200 words a day for 100 Days. Get daily email prompts designed to both inspire and educate you. Can you write 20k words in 100 days? | Anytime | 100 daily emails with optional coaching session | Nicole Criona | $125 – $225 | Register Here | |
| Private Coaching | Monthly Coaching Packages | Working with a creative writing coach can help you get past blocks, be more productive, and proceed with confidence. Some writers who stop writing aren’t aware of why they stopped. A creative writing coach can help you discover the reason and help you move forward. | By Appointment | By Appointment | Nicole Criona or Resa Alboher | $225 – $625 monthly | Learn More or Book a Free Consultation |
Daily Writing Challenges
Get Writing Again in 15 Days |
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| A daily email course with easy, enjoyable daily writing prompts and coaching steps to help you get back into a daily writing habit. Instructor: Nicole Criona |
15 daily emails with optional coaching session option $24.99 – $57 More Info / Register Here |
100 Days of Writing
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| Your goal: Write 200 words a day for 100 Days. Get daily email prompts designed to both inspire and educate you. Can you write 20k words in 100 days? Instructor: Nicole Criona |
100 Daily emails with an optional coaching session option $125 – $225 More Info / Register Here |
If you are interested in receiving critique or guidance on your book project, please Schedule a Free Consultation or check out our Private Coaching options. View all creative writing workshops here.