Happy New Year !

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” David Bowie

There is something exciting about a new year: it holds so much promise. We make resolutions, set goals, and dream of what it might bring. There’s no reason we have to wait until January 1st to have that fresh start feeling. Every day, heck, every moment, gives us the chance to take a step toward the life we want. And those goals may be reach for the star dreams, or they may be smaller and more simple—but no less glorious. What we wish for you is that you find joy and excitement in your creativity in 2024 and we’re pleased to have you as a part of our journey.

Need Some Creative Inspiration? Workshop Wednesdays:

Mark your calendar for 10am PDT and come ready to take in all sorts of new ideas to jump start your new year

January 3 - Openings with Eileen (Crafty Critique Club Topic) 

January 10- Illustrating your scene with Cara DiGirolamo (please note this workshop starts at 10:30am)

January 17- How to Begin with Crystal

January 24- The Psychology of Setting with Crystal 

January 31- Blue Pencil Ask Me Anything with Eileen

A new year is also a chance to try out some of our regularly scheduled events that you may not have tried before. Is 2024 the year you give it a go? 

• Motivation and Accountability Mastermind Groups
• Our 24/7 Sprint Room (Come on in with a toasty warm beverage and write the words)
• Genre Meet-ups
• Crafty Critique Club

12 Week Year Planning Event 

If you haven’t attended one of Crystal’s 12 week year planning events you’ve been missing out! Here’s your chance to set your goals for the next three months and get excited for what you want to achieve. Saturday January 6 at 10am-12pm PDT.

Tarot Card Creativity Workshop with Mona Mehas

Ever wanted to learn more about how you can use tarot cards to help you with your writing? Now’s your chance. Saturday January 13 at 11am-12pm PDT.

Ignite Your Creative Fire

Eileen and Liza Palmer will be running their Creative Fire workshop again this year. The workshop is designed to help you reignite your creative spark and keep that fire going by helping you discover what inspires you and creating a path toward regular creativity. It’s a great way to kick off the new year. The dates will be January 27 and February 3 12-2pm PDT. Please note this event is open for public registration: there is a $149 fee which includes the two workshops and a workbook. https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/reigniting-your-creative-spark/

We need your support!

The majority of online writing communities charge a monthly fee. Costs to run our lovely community include hosting, Zoom rooms, and a variety of administration costs. If you’d like to keep this wonderful corner of the internet going we need your help. You can make an ongoing or one time contribution here: https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/contribute/

Now, add some RSVP’s to your calendar, and then raise a glass to celebrate! It’s a shiny new year and the opportunities are endless. 

xo

Crystal, Stephanie and Eileen