The Art of Storytelling on the Page and on the Stage:
A Transformative 6-Month Writing Journey with Nina Wise
Thursdays 4:30pm–6pm Pacific Time, on Zoom
October 2024 – March 2025
Unleash your creativity and master the art of storytelling with renowned author, performer and teacher Nina Wise in this exclusive 6-month writing workshop. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just beginning to explore your literary talents, Nina Wise’s unique approach will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from Nina’s decades of experience as she provides personalized feedback and mentorship tailored to your writing goals.
Elements of the Craft: Gain invaluable insights into the basic yet profound elements of storytelling: how to develop characters, move through time, structure plot, deepen into a scene, create a spine, find the heart of your story, write dialog, enliven setting, and more.
Creative Exercises and Prompts: Break through creative blocks with Nina’s carefully curated exercises and prompts designed to ignite your imagination.
Diverse Writing Techniques: Explore a variety of writing styles and techniques — memoir, fiction, auto fiction, nonfiction, performance storytelling —empowering you to find your authentic voice.
Community and Collaboration: Engage with a supportive community of fellow writers, sharing insights and fostering connections that extend beyond the workshop.
RECORDINGS
Each session will be recorded so that if you miss a live class you can receive the teaching at a time that is convenient for you. The entire series of recordings will be available online until 4 weeks after the final session.
CLASS SIZE
Class size limited
CLASS DATES
October 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13
THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE
(18) 90 minute class sessions on Zoom with Nina
Weekly 60-minute cohort meeting with 2-3 fellow students
Two private sessions with Nina to review submissions of up to 3500 words
Written notes about each session’s topic
Suggested reading list
COHORT GROUPS
You will be invited to be a part of a cohort group of 3–4 people to meet once a week and practice what we’ve focused on in the previous session. While the cohort groups are entirely optional, I encourage you to try them out as people benefit greatly from working together.
Why Choose Nina’s Workshop?
Nina Wise is not only a celebrated author but also a masterful teacher known for her ability to nurture creativity and empower writers of all levels. She considers writing to be not only an art form but also a spiritual practice and so is able to guide her students to places of insight, wisdom and depth of heart. Her workshops have aided in the transformation of countless aspiring writers into confident storytellers, equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Join Us in This Transformative Writing Journey
Spaces are limited for this opportunity to work closely with Nina. Don't miss your chance to embark on a transformative, 6-month journey. Whether you dream of publishing your first novel or simply want to explore the power of storytelling, Nina Wise’s workshop is your gateway to literary excellence.
Enroll Now and Write Your Story with Nina Wise!
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CLASS FEE
$1,950
Can be paid in two installments
$975 upon acceptance
$975 by February 27, 2025
DEADLINES
Extended application deadline: October 14
APPLICATION
To apply, please
Email Nina — include a paragraph about why you are interested in this workshop and what you hope to experience and gain, your writing experience (if any)
Attach a 1–2 page writing sample, no longer than 1,000 words
Pay the $35 application fee (below)
REGISTRATION
If you have received notification of acceptance, please purchase to register.
About Nina
Nina Wise is an award-winning writer, theater artist and dharma teacher. Her book, A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life: Self-Expression and Spiritual Practice for Those Who Have Time for Neither was published by Broadway Books/Random House and translated into German and Portuguese. Her stories and essays have been featured in numerous journals including The Sun, Yoga Journal, Tricycle, Shambhala Sun, and collected in anthologies. She has been awarded multiple fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, California Arts Council, Marin Arts Council, Theater Bay Area, Society for Experiments in Contemporary Art to name just a few. More here.
Refund Policy
We understand the unexpected can arise. And we want to do our best to support your utmost well being however, because we are limiting the number of participants in this workshop, we will not be able to offer refunds. In case of severe illness that prohibits you from completing the workshop, we will discuss on an individual basis applying a pro-rated amount of your fee to a future workshop.