Sparks Prompt-Style Writing Workshop
Want to write your stories but aren’t sure where to begin?
Maybe you love writing but have a hard time finding the time, or maybe you don’t write currently but would like to try. A prompt-style writing workshop is just the thing for so many people just like you. Prompts help you enter the page and guide your thoughts so you don’t have to stare at a blank page feeling lost and discouraged. A workshop environment helps you create an ongoing writing practice.
What does it include?
60 minutes of writing (divided among 4-5 different prompts)
April's tips/discussion for accessing and writing stories as well as methods for establishing a writing practice
Time for sharing your writing from a prompt if you wish and connecting with the group (no critics, only listening, and never pressure to share)
How does it work?
Facilitated by your host, April Stearns, we will meet six times, for two hours each (once per week for six weeks).
A small class size (no more than 10) enables us to get to know one another in a more intimate setting and provides the most time for writing and sharing.
The workshop will take place online via Zoom. Although not required, headphones with a mic are helpful.
Who is Sparks for?
Sparks might be just what you need if:
You are seeking an alternative to traditional cancer support groups.
You have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis.
You are open to mixed-stage breast cancer groups (Stage 0 - Stage IV).
You were diagnosed under 50.*
You enjoy writing or find writing useful in processing life’s traumas.
You don’t consider yourself a writer yet but would love to try expressive writing.
You identify as female, nonbinary, or a trans man.
*Diagnosed older than 50 but resonate with Wildfire and think Sparks might be a good fit for you? Reach out for a consultation with April.
Sparks might NOT be for you if:
You were diagnosed with cancer six or fewer months ago. (You are in a fragile place in your survivorship and might be triggered by others’ experiences.)
You were not diagnosed with breast cancer.
You prefer breast cancer groups that are specifically early-stage diagnosis or specifically Stage IV diagnosis.
You don’t enjoy writing with writing prompts.
Money is tight right now. (You can absolutely write for free!)
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Ready to Sign Up?
We offer this workshop on two different days of the week to accommodate as many schedules and time zones as possible. Scroll down to see our current workshops.
We meet once per week for 6 weeks, 2 hours each time
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Winter Series (February/March)
Wednesdays at 10am EST / 7am PST / 2pm GMT
Dates: Feb 5 - Mar 12, 2025
OR
Thursdays at 8pm EST/ 5pm PST / 12am GMT
Dates: Feb 6 - Mar 13, 2025
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Spring Series (April/May)
Wednesdays at 10am EST/ 7am PST / 2pm GMT
Dates: April 16 - May 21, 2024
OR
Thursdays at 8pm EST / 5pm PST / 12am GMT
Dates: April 17 - May 22, 2024
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Summer Series (July/August)
Wednesdays at 10am EST / 7am PST / 2pm GMT
Dates: July 15 - Aug 19 , 2025
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Thursdays at 8pm EST / 5pm PST / 12am GMT
Dates: July 16 - Aug 20, 2025
*(If you are/were older than 50 at the time of your diagnosis and still want to join email April to discuss: editor@wildfirecommunity.org)
Ready to take your writing to the next level? Check out our Fire Starters workshop series!
Not quite ready to commit? Check out our monthly Pop up!