TAKING A PAUSE | PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
Thank you for your interest in 2nd Story classes!
We have decided to suspend our classes for the rest of 2024.
We’ll be taking the rest of this year to think deeply about how classes fit into the ecosystem of our work, and plan to resume classes in 2025.
If you haven’t already, please join our e-mail list and let us know you’re interested in our classes and workshops.
That way, you’ll be among the first to hear about our plans for the new year.
ABOUT THE PROCESS:
collaborative
We don’t just sit at our computers and churn this stuff out, and we don’t expect anybody else to create stories that way either. Our creative process involves group collaboration, feedback, and exploration. Collaboration is integral to our process not just because it feels good (which it does!) but also because it works.
Inclusive
Our classes draw upon the various backgrounds and skill sets that are present in the room. It’s important to us that we meet each student where they are at, and we honor the expertise in the room. Each individual brings a different set of experiences to the room, and each viewpoint brings a different voice to the table.
personal
We specialize in creative non-fiction and personal narrative, crafting intimate stories that are close to our hearts. We realize that everyone in the room has a different reason for being there, and we do our best to create an atmosphere where people feel safe enough to dig deep, and achieve their own writing goals.
FROM OUR STUDENTS:
““I’m grateful for the work you do in giving people the opportunity and the community to craft and tell a story well!””
“The class absolutely met my expectations! I came in with a very unsure concept about how or even if I could write a story that could compare to the stories I’ve seen performed at 2nd Story. The class clearly delivered what was promised in a style that was focused yet relaxed, and allowed the students to grow exponentially. Class time was never wasted nor ever dull!”
““The interactive exercises forced us to reflect on our emotions and experiences, and how they can help enrich our writing.””
“I learned a lot about how to tell a story. Now I am motivated to try to incorporate those techniques into my stories as I go forward. I came expecting to learn new story styles, and although I found the class challenging, it was exactly what I needed.”