Free, prompt-based writing workshop description

While anyone and everyone is welcome to join, this workshop was designed for folks who have experienced job loss, have recently quit their job, or are otherwise looking for a new work opportunity. Sign up for a start date and you’ll receive a prompt a day for 30 days. Every Friday I’ll send a few resources your way (links to other writing workshops, book references, etc.). And a few weeks into the prompting, I’ll send out information about a virtual meeting for those who want to talk about how the prompt process is going.

How it works

Each workshop participant will receive a prompt every morning in their inbox for 30 days. I recommend spending a minimum of 10 minutes writing. When, where, and how you write is, of course, entirely up to you. Some will turn to paper journals, while others will choose to bang something out on a computer or phone. I do recommend keeping track of your prompts, as you’ll likely want to refer to them later. Unless you decide to share, no one else will see these, so let your mind roam and your thoughts flow with glorious abandon.

What will the prompts be like?

The mystery is part of the journey! Some of the prompts will be directly related to work themes, while others will get you thinking about disparate topics. Trust! Stay curious!

What’s the point of all this?

I am a very strong believer in the power of writing, and in the prompt-based writing method specifically. There is a lot of evidence out there to support the wide-ranging benefits that a daily writing practice can provide, and I can add my direct experience to the mix. Years ago, I read a fascinating study about the positive benefits of “expressive writing” for people who experienced job loss. In a nutshell, folks who practiced journaling every day found their next gig more quickly than those who didn’t. I’m also deeply interested in people finding work opportunities that are highly satisfying, and I believe that journaling is a key component to understanding and finding that satisfaction.

So if you’re looking for work, I want to support you on your journey. And I’ll be honest, I have a bigger agenda: I hope this leads to a life-long journaling practice for you. This workshop is free so that you can focus entirely on writing and crafting your vision of what’s next.

What is next?

Register for this free workshop and start writing. Pick one of the four start dates. Starting on the date you picked, you’ll get a prompt a day for the next 30 days.