Have you always wanted to write, but weren't sure how to begin?

Do you find yourself noticing things, collecting memories, imagining stories, or wanting to put your thoughts into words?

Perhaps you've started writing before and stopped. Perhaps you've kept journals for years. Perhaps you've never written anything beyond an email or text message.

Wherever you're starting from, you are welcome here.

Find Your Voice is an online writing course for beginning writers who want to develop confidence, experiment with different styles of writing, and discover what makes their own voice unique.

What You'll Learn

Over eight weeks, you will:

• Experiment with first‑, second‑, and third‑person narration
• Explore story, letter-writing, poetry, dialogue and reflection
• Learn how point of view, metaphor, image and emotion shape voice
• Develop confidence in sharing your work
• Give and receive constructive feedback
• Recognize and strengthen your unique writing voice

Each week combines reading, discussion, and writing, allowing you to learn by doing.

How the Course Works

We meet online once a week for two hours.

During each session we will:

• Discuss short readings by notable authors
• Explore a specific writing technique
• Share and discuss our own writing
• Offer supportive, constructive feedback

Course structure

• Length: 8 weeks
• Live class: 2 hours per week (online)
• Bonus follow-up meeting: Several weeks after the course ends, we meet again to reflect on how your writing has developed
• Weekly writing: 1-2 pages in different genres
• Community blog: Comment on classmates’ work on your own schedule

All discussion and feedback are constructive, grounded, and kind. This is a space for growth, not judgment.

Weekly Journey

Week 1 — Beginnings
Getting to know each other, writing about ourselves, and exploring our goals as writers.

Week 2 — First Person: "I"
Narrative and personal storytelling.

Week 3 — Second Person: "You"
Exploring intimacy, distance, and direct address.

Week 4 — Third Person: Character and Perspective
Understanding how perspective shapes a story.

Week 5 — Metaphor, Image, and Emotion
Using language to create vivid experiences and emotional resonance.

Week 6 — Dialogue
Learning how characters reveal themselves through speech.

Week 7 — Point of View
Exploring how changing perspective changes meaning.

Week 8 — Looking Back, Looking Forward
Reflecting on what we've learned and where we want our writing to go next.

Who This Course Is For

This course is for you if:

• You want to write but don't know where to start
• You've started writing and lost confidence
• You enjoy reading and want to understand how writers create their effects
• You're looking for a supportive creative community
• You want regular motivation and accountability
• You are curious about your own voice and stories

You do not need:

• Previous writing experience
• A degree in literature
• Publishing credits
• Confidence

You simply need curiosity and a willingness to write.