WRITING FICTION FROM LIFE: Finding Your Story Through Spoken Words, Taught by Tricia Park, April

Instructor: Tricia Park

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2-4 pm ET on Zoom

Can’t make it on April 27th? No problem. A recording will be sent to all registrants.

Cost: $60

Open to writers of: All Genres

What if the key to writing a great story wasn’t writing at all—but speaking? Inspired by the late great Peter Elbow’s Vernacular Eloquence, this workshop explores how storytelling begins in the voice, not the page. Through guided exercises in talking your stories aloud before writing them down, we’ll unlock natural rhythms, authentic emotions, and the freedom to shape our narratives intuitively.

We’ll also explore progressive distancing—a technique that allows writers to step back from personal experience, transforming raw memories into crafted fiction. By shifting perspectives and filling in the gaps with imagination, you’ll discover how to turn personal moments into rich, compelling stories without feeling trapped by “what really happened.”

Maybe something like (last paragraph): This generative workshop is perfect for writers who struggle with self-consciousness, feel stuck in personal truth, or simply want a more fluid, natural approach to storytelling. Participants can expect to leave with new writing to take home and develop. Come ready to talk, listen, and discover the hidden fiction in your lived experience

Learn More about Tricia Park here.