At Living Hyphen, our philosophy is that anyone who writes is a writer. If you are someone who has always wanted to put pen to paper or who is simply curious to explore this world of words, but you have no idea where to start – this five-week workshop is for you!
This course is all about letting go of our preconceived notions of what it means to write and become a writer, to release our flawed frameworks of perfection, and simply to revel in the "rough" draft. We will find the joy of happy accidents and messy pages!
Absolutely no writing experience necessary. Only an open heart and an open mind with a readiness to give and receive vulnerability.
We’ve carefully and intentionally designed this workshop to be intimate, jam-packed with writing and storytelling. We’ll give you writing prompts to spark your creativity and share your stories in a supportive environment. All you need is a steady Internet connection to join us online, some paper, and a pen.
We will also send you a little writing kit to get your pen moving! We'll use the sparks included in this special package during our workshops as a source of our inspiration.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
There are five sessions included in this course with meetings once a week for two hours.
Session 1 (Sunday 3/12, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM ET): Letting Go Of Perfection
Session 2 (Sunday 3/19, 10:30AM-12:30PM ET): Happy Accidents & Messy Pages
Session 3 (Sunday 3/26, 10:30AM -12:30 PM ET): Nurturing Our Writerly Selves
Session 4 (Sunday 4/2, 10:30AM - 12:30 PM ET): Going Deeper & Getting Into Focus
Session 5 (Sunday 4/9, 10:30AM - 12:30 PM ET): Storytelling Night
About Your Facilitator: Justine Abigail Yu
Justine Abigail Yu is the founder of Living Hyphen. She is an award-winning workshop facilitator whose work with Living Hyphen has been featured on international, national, and local media outlets including the Globe & Mail, NextShark, CTV National News, and CBC. She was named a “Changemaker” by the Toronto Star in October 2021.
Justine Abigail is a fierce advocate for diversity and representation in Canada’s arts and literature scene. Her mission is to stir the conscience and spur social change.
Follow her work at justineabigail.com or across socials at @justineabigail.
Location
This is a virtual writing experience. Video conferencing details will be sent after registration.
ABOUT FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY
At Living Hyphen, we strive to make all our initiatives financially sustainable while also maintaining artistic independence and ensuring accessibility for our community. Our creative workshops will always have a few subsidized pricing options for those experiencing financial hardship.