Creative Writing for All: Develop a Regular & Rewarding Writing Practice

The title of “writer” isn’t limited to those with their name on the spine of a book. Learn how you can claim the title for yourself—it's easier than you think!

Join writer Rumaan Alam to learn a simple four-step process for developing a regular and rewarding writing practice that fits your life. Whether you’re putting pen to paper for the first time, struggling through writer’s block, or revising the fifth draft of a story, Rumaan’s personal, practical exercises reveal an approachable framework that will help you claim the title of writer with confidence! 

Through step-by-step exercises, you will:

• Feel productive even when you don’t have time to write
• Take the pressure off with small tweaks to your daily routine
• Organize your ideas to create a roadmap for any project
• Develop your craft in a way that fits your genre and goals

Plus, Rumaan invites you into his Brooklyn home, sharing his current manuscript as a real-life example of this process in action, from outlining through revising. 

Whether you’re looking to level up professionally or find a new outlet for personal expression, this 45-minute class will rekindle your creativity, unlock your confidence and discover the joy of a regular writing practice!

• Introduction
• Writing is for Everyone
• Step 1: Consuming Critically
• Exercise: Rewrite 5 Sentences
• Step 2: Developing Discipline
• Exercise: Write to an Arbitrary Limit
• Step 3: Outlining Your Story
• Exercise: Outline a Favorite Story
• Bonus: Overcoming Writer's Block
• Step 4: Honing Your Craft
• Exercise: Read and Revise Aloud
• Final Thoughts
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