Get words on the page.
View all our writing workshops, retreats, and coaching programs here.
We offer writing workshops, daily writing challenges, and coaching programs for writers in Los Angeles, San Diego, and online
Our workshops encourage creativity, spark inspiration, teach writers to write better scenes, and help writers find other writers who understand the writing life.
We’d love to meet you, too. Welcome to LA Writers Group.
Creative Writing Workshops:
These workshops are generative in nature. We get words on the page based on writing prompts designed to increase creativity and help writers improve scene writing and storytelling skills.
| Workshop | Location | Type | Instructor | Date | Start Time | Length | Cost | Register Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing Workshop | Anywhere! Live online via Zoom | Workshop | Nicole Criona | Sat 04/04/2020 | 10:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | $35 | Register Here |
| Creative Writing Workshop | Anywhere! Live online via Zoom | Workshop | Nicole Criona | Sat 04/11/2020 | 10:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | $35 | Register Here |
| FREE Group Coaching for Writers | Anywhere! Live online via Zoom | Coaching | Nicole Criona | Sun 04/12/2020 | 10:00 am PST | 2.0 hrs | FREE | Register Here |
| Creative Writing Workshop | Anywhere! Live online via Zoom | Workshop | Nicole Criona | Sat 04/18/2020 | 10:00 am PST | 2.5 hrs | $35 | Register Here |
Daily Writing Challenges:
Our highly successful email-based writing challenges send you a daily writing prompt to get you back into a daily writing habit. Generate new ideas, learn to write better scenes, and commit to a daily creative practice.
| Workshop | Location | Type | Instructor | Date | Length | Cost | Register Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Writing Again in 15 Days | Email Course | Email Course | Nicole Criona | Start any time | 15 Days | $24.99 to $57 | Register Here |
| 100 Days of Writing | Email Course | 100 Day Writing Challenge | Nicole Criona | Start any time | 100 Days | Until April 15th, 2020, due to how the coronavirus is affecting us all, I’ve changed this program to a donation model. Choose how much you’d like to pay, and you’re in! Program Value: $75 | Register Here |
Writing Retreats:
Get away for the day and treat yourself to a day-long writing retreat.
| Workshop | Location | Type | Instructor | Date | Start Time | Length | Cost | Register Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 03/28/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 04/25/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 05/23/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 06/27/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 07/25/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 08/22/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 09/19/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
| One-Day Writing Retreat | Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego) |
Day Retreat | Nicole Criona | Sat 10/17/2020 | 10:00 am | 6 hrs | $97 | Register Here |
Coaching Programs:
For those who are serious about completing a first draft. Choose from a more intensive one-on-one coaching program or the more affordable monthly coaching program.
| Workshop | Type | Coach | Date | Start Time | Length | Cost | Register Here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Coaching | Coaching | Private Coaching | Nicole Criona Resa Alboher |
Ongoing | See page for details | More Info | ||
| Monthly Coaching Package ON SALE UNTIL 03/31/2020! | Coaching | Monthly Coaching (Private coaching w/group meeting option) |
Nicole Criona Resa Alboher |
Ongoing | See page for details | More Info |
If you are interested in receiving critique or guidance on your book project, please check out our Private Coaching options or schedule a free coaching/editing consultation.