“Expressive writing practices—like journaling, working with images, and composing letters and lists—can be highly effective tools for self-awareness, emotional resilience, and enhancing creativity,” says instructor Kimberly Lee. “This class is ideal for those seeking to tune into their powerful inner voice and improve their health and well-being.”
Over the course of three weeks, Kimberly will introduce more than a dozen distinct writing practices, including springboards, captured moments, and topics du jour, amongst many others. The exercises are designed to help you nurture a deeper connection with your innermost thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Kimberly says, “This type of introspective—yet fun—writing paves the way to finding purpose and direction in our lives.”
Each week will include structured prompts and in-class writing exercises, along with an opportunity for reflection and sharing, at your discretion. Prompts and exercises will help you organize your thoughts and clarify your goals, leading to unexpected creative ideas. Short readings of authors including J. Ruth Gendler and Pat Schneider will provide further inspiration and food for thought. There will also be an intuitive collage activity to stimulate empowered writing.
Kimberly says, “By the end of class, students will have gained valuable insights and a toolbox of imaginative practices to add to their self-care repertoire.”
About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Classes
You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Kimberly Lee left the practice of law some years ago to focus on motherhood, community work, and creative pursuits. A graduate of Stanford University and UC Davis School of Law, she is an Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator and affiliate and serves on its board of directors. She is trained and certified by The Center for Journal Therapy, The Center for Intentional Creativity, and SoulCollage®. A former editor and regular contributor at Literary Mama, Kimberly has also served on the staffs of Carve and F(r)iction magazines. Her stories and essays have appeared in publications and anthologies including Minerva Rising, LA Parent, Toyon, The Ekphrastic Review, Read650, and elsewhere. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three children.
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, February 27, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, March 06, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Kimberly shared many ideas and techniques to push my creative writing in unexpected and delightful directions. I was inspired to write!
As a first-time student, I felt inspired by my instructor and my peers and incredibly safe sharing my thoughts and writing. I will continue the work I started in class, and I absolutely will be signing up for more classes!