Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the model developed by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) over the course of a decade of bringing people together in military and hospital settings. Each workshop is designed to help participants put their personal stories on paper in a supportive environment.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been writing for years, you are welcome; no experience is required. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind!

Coming Clean: How to Tell the Truth with Susanna Sonnenberg

About This Workshop
You hold many truths, many realities and experiences. How to choose what to write? How to be honest when you do? We will work with prompts to loosen the stories and gently find the right words for authentic telling.

Susanna Sonnenberg is the author of two memoirs, Her Last Death and She Matters: A Life in Friendships, both New York Times Bestsellers. Her essay “Mirage” is a Notable Selection in the 2024 Best American Essays. She has taught in person and online for more than a decade. She lives in Missoula, Montana.

Read Susanna’s essay from CBAW’s Art Saves Lives series, here.

This workshop will be recorded and a link to the recorded version is available for registered participants only, upon request. The recorded version is edited for participant privacy and focuses on the instructor’s lessons. Our partners at Strathmore want these workshops to be as accessible as possible, so they are priced as “pay what you can.” You will be prompted to enter an amount of your choice when you register. (If you are registering for free, please enter $0.) If you are able to pay for these workshops, every dollar goes to support Strathmore’s education programs.

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