DREAMTELLING
Dreamtelling is a sparkly foray into dreaming, divining, and story-crafting from the mysterious realm of our sleep. In this part-journaling, part-creative writing workshop, you are the investigative reporter tracking down the stories of your subconscious mind and deciding what they mean - using archetypes, astrology, freewriting, intuitive divining, or any other method that speaks to you (we'll play with lots of different ones!). Either way, a central focus of this workshop is the telling of dreams: how can we write about dreams in a way that is compelling and honors the mysticism of our sleep worlds? How can a dream become a catalyst for a gripping story or poem? How can the richness of your dreams propel your creative reality?
Fri @ 12-1:30 PM, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3
$240, or 3 payments of $80
"I'm really thankful for taking this class with you, Sara. It has opened my eyes to so many things and, frankly, inspired me. Each day taking this class felt like a fresh one and I am truly thankful for that. Thank you for all you do!" - May M.
THE CRITIQUE CIRCLE
This workshop is for dedicated writers, by which I mean: writers who carve out time to write, who have a sense of what particular project they’re working on currently, and who are interested in receiving supportive yet rigorous feedback in the spirit of improving their craft. Each participant will submit at least two pieces of writing (between 2,000-6,000 words) for critique over the course of our eight meetings. I will provide occasional readings and craft exercises as well as thorough written feedback about each submission! Come ready to read, write, offer constructive feedback to your classmates, and welcome their input on your own work.
Some fantastic writers are already signed up for this workshop; I hope you'll join them!
Sun @ 6-8 PM, 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21
$315, or 3 payments of $105
"Sara Graybeal is my favorite writer and my favorite teacher. The care she puts into both of these things is life-changing." - K.
SUPERCHARGE YOUR CREATIVITY - Online Course
For fiction writers and poets, this course will spark your creativity and send it soaring. Got 1 story idea? How would it feel to have 8? Been rewriting and rewriting the same poem? Try getting some (like: 1000s!) of new words on the page to banish perfectionism and power you through that final revision. Packed with short videos, creative exercises, and accompanying activities, this workshop will be FUN: wild prompts, zany exercises and a standing invitation to email me ANY of your writing within this course - I will read and respond!
This course is a truly unique opportunity for writers looking to work at your own speed *and* access continual mentorship and feedback from a working writer who can't WAIT to hear from you!
$147
"I saw the Supercharge Your Creativity workshop flyer at a time when I was feeling anxious energy and a need to write. As a person who had not written creatively in years, I was scared to start, and I was nervous I would feel out of my depth in a writing workshop with more experienced writers. From day 1, I always felt encouraged and supported by Sara and my fellow workshop participants. Sara created a welcoming community from the start, and each prompt pushed me to write beyond my comfort zone. The resources provided in the workshop are incredible, and I look forward to returning to the notes and tips in the future. Every person should take a writing workshop with Sara!" - Elizabeth H.
LUNCH BREAK JOURNALING FOR MOMS - Online Course
Moms deserve a lunch break. Period. This journaling workshop is your window to turn inward, in a season when these opportunities can feel rare. Here you're not in charge of anyone but you. Come ready to glitter-splash into your most zany creative side, all while munching lunch. Short videos accompany you through the creative AND the practical: from juicy prompts and wacky word games, to the calm reflection necessary to build this journaling practice into our lives long beyond the length of this workshop.
Best of all: upon completion of this course, you'll receive an invitation to join our ONGOING LIVE Lunch Break Journaling meetup, which happens on Zoom weekly at lunchtime. Eat, chat, see familiar faces, and do some journaling every single week. We can't wait to welcome you into the fold!
$197
"As a mom, I struggle to carve out time to do things that feel like indulgences, and dedicating time to developing a thoughtful journaling practice is definitely one of those things. Lunch Break Journaling for Moms was great because it provided time, supportive community, and a mentored approach to help me start journaling, including discussions of what, when, how, and why we might want to write. I would recommend it to anyone who has wondered if journaling is something they might want to start doing, especially if you find that taking time for yourself is difficult at this point in your life." - J.