A guided six-week workshop for anyone ready to finally begin writing the story they’ve been carrying.

Some stories stay with us for years.

A novel.
A memoir.
A children’s book inspired by someone we love.
A family history we’re afraid will disappear if we don’t write it down.

The hardest part is rarely talent.

It’s beginning.

Your Story Starts Here is a six-week writing workshop designed to help you move from idea to momentum with guidance, structure, accountability, and support in a small-group environment.

No writing degree required.
No “perfect idea” required.
Just a willingness to begin.

This is not an academic writing course.
It is a practical, creative workshop focused on helping real people finally begin—and continue—the stories they want to tell.

Whether your project is fiction, memoir, personal essays, family history, or a children’s book, this workshop helps you develop momentum, structure, and confidence while learning how professional writing and publishing processes actually work.

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WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE

• Beginning before you feel ready
• Developing a sustainable writing practice
• Story structure and organization
• Writing through perfectionism and self-doubt
• Revision and editing techniques
• How professional editors work
• Understanding publishing pathways
• Self-publishing vs traditional publishing
• Defining what “done” looks like
• Creating a realistic path forward for your project

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WHO THIS IS FOR

This workshop is for:

• aspiring writers
• lifelong storytellers
• creatives returning to writing
• professionals exploring memoir or thought leadership
• those documenting family histories
• anyone carrying a story they are finally ready to begin

No prior writing experience is required.

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FORMAT

• 6 weekly sessions
• Small-group workshop (maximum 6 participants)
• Approximately 2–2.5 hours per session
• Separate in-person and virtual cohorts
• Guided discussion, exercises, and writing development between sessions

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Guided workshop instruction
• Writing exercises and prompts
• Creative/project planning tools
• Publishing and editing guidance
• Accountability and group support
• A realistic roadmap for continuing your project after the workshop

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LOCATION / DELIVERY

In-Person Cohort

Studio Above the Clouds
Suches, Georgia

OR

Virtual Cohort

Live online sessions via Teams

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Do I need writing experience?

Not at all. This workshop is designed for beginners as well as those returning to writing after time away.

What kinds of writing projects are welcome?

Fiction, memoir, children’s books, family histories, essays, and other story-centered projects are all welcome.

Will I finish my book during the workshop?

Probably no, and that’s okay. The goal is to begin meaningfully, build momentum, and leave with clarity and direction for continuing your work.

Will we share our writing?

Sharing is encouraged but never forced.

What if I miss a session?

You’ll still receive workshop materials and can continue participating in the remainder of the series.