A 60-MINUTE WORKSHOP WITH GG RENEE HILL
Writing About Mental Illness
FRIDAY,Ā JUNEĀ 20thĀ 11:00 AM to 12 p.m. EST
Whether you have experienced mental illness personally or have a loved one with mental illness, writing about it can help you process the challenges and inner conflicts while creating powerful narratives that reduce stigma and stereotypes. In the spirit of healing through storytelling, participants will write about how mental illness has directly or indirectly affected their lives.
You will learn creative ways to practice self-discovery through writing and turn personal experience into art, and you will come away with notes for a rough draft in whatever genre you choose. For inspiration, we will read excerpts from different authors who have approached the topic in different ways.
Here's what you'll get from this interactive workshop...
- Explore the benefits and challenges of writing about your experience with mental illness
- Use the eight storyteller types as a framework for generating ideas
- Learn best practices for writing about mental health with sensitivity
- Learn a therapeutic writing approach that supports healing while also serving as a powerful prewriting tool to uncover key details, emotions, and perspectives for your narrative
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Meet your instructor
GG Renee Hill
GG is an author, creative coach, and facilitator whose workshops and coaching programs break down barriers to expression through a holistic approach to creativity that emphasizes self-care and mindfulness. She is the founder of The Inner Story Writing Circle, a membership for writers and other creatives that provides mentorship and community support for the emotional, strategic, and developmental challenges of pursuing creative callings while prioritizing self-care. Her debut book of essays, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative is forthcoming from Broadleaf Books in fall 2025.Ā
Two optionsĀ to join us.
THIS WORKSHOP
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$25
Get the Zoom link forĀ "Writing About Mental Illness" and get emailed a recording.
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MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF
$39
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