We all have the ability to be creative. Sometimes we need a little encouragement to bring it out.

Online creative writing is a way to express yourself artistically. Its purpose is to entertain, inform, persuade, and communicate emotion. Your most used tools will be your imagination and creativity.

About Our Free Online Creative Writing Class

Televeda is a safe space for individuals to share stories and experiences, enjoy life events, and learn new things in an inclusive atmosphere. When we're connected to others, we're happier and healthier.

Our online creative writing class is one of the best ways to connect. Here's how it works: 

1. Go to this sign up link!
2. No passwords or downloads are required! You will need either a cell phone or email account to access a login code.
3. Attend the class every Wednesday at 3pm EST or on demand whenever you have time.
4. Get creative and start writing! Or vice versa--whatever works for you! 

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Past Prompts for Our Creative Writing Class ‍

• We're starting off our writing workshop with "stream of consciousness writing" to help you get out of your head and get creative juice flowing. Attendees will be lead in "flash writing" exercises to create short pieces.
• When was the last time you cried, and what caused it?
• Poetry through collage shows the power of words. Bring scrap magazines, newspapers, books...anything with words on it that you can create into a collage of meaning and creativity.
• Exploring the work of Friederike Mayrocker, Lewis Carroll, Aracelis Girmay and the strangeness and potential of language, and words, itself...and writers who bend language to their will. This week, inspired by Mayröcker, write a story with a protagonist whose perspective requires an associative, free-flowing use of language. How does pushing the limits of language produce a fresh perspective?
• Autobiography and fiction come together in this class. Start with warm ups for memory recall, and then dive into this prompt: If you could only tell one story from your life to illustrate who you are to someone you've just met, which story would you tell?
• Have you fantasized about revenge recently? Against who?

Member Feedback on Our Creative Writing Class

Televeda members couldn't have more positive things to say! 

“I'm having fun and learning a lot about creative writing, creativity in general, and using my imagination. It's time well spent.”

“This was very informative and encouraging. I can't wait until next week!”

Add the next creative writing class to your calendar

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Creative Writing Workshop Materials

Prompts will be announced during class. Please bring materials to write either digitally or manually.

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Creative Writing Class Instructor

Our creative writing instructor, Dr. Janis Collins, has hosted over 30 creative writing sessions on Televeda, and her students love her! She provides not only fascinating creative writing prompts, but also teaches about various writing styles and techniques, how to monetize your work, and much more! 

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What Televeda Members Say About Janis: 

“Another great class - thank you so much! I'm having fun and learning a lot about creative writing. Janis is a great instructor.”

I hadn't liked creative writing but Janis is really good at explaining it and making you feel comfortable about putting your words down on paper. The material was very helpful she presented. I look forward to attending another class!

Meet Janis at the next creative writing class

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Benefits of Online Creative Writing Classes

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Mental Exercise

Creative writing classes offer substantial mental benefits as they stimulate cognitive processes and provide a workout for the brain. These classes foster thinking outside the box, problem-solving, and expanding vocabulary. They also boost critical thinking, memory, focus, and comprehension.

Creative writing can also cater to multi-sensory learning since it not only draws upon linguistic capabilities but also the ability to visualize scenarios or characters. It's a continuous process of brainstorming, trial and error, revision, and painstaking editing that helps strengthen mental agility and resilience.

Flow State

Engaging in creative writing classes can help individuals to achieve a state of "flow". This term, coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, relates to an optimal state of consciousness where individuals become completely absorbed in an activity to the point of losing track of time and their surroundings.

Achieving this state has been linked with increased happiness, reduced stress, and enhanced performance. Creative writing allows students to dive into worlds and characters of their own creation, offering an escape from their day-to-day life and fostering a sense of accomplishment.

Socialization

In addition to cognitive development and mental well-being, online creative writing classes offer significant social benefits. Students get the opportunity to interact, share ideas, receive feedback, and collaborate, fostering a sense of community and mutual support even if you aren't in person.

This interaction can enhance communication skills, build empathy as they understand different perspectives, and boost writers' confidence as they share their work and accept criticism.

Learning Opportunities

Creative writing classes can expose students to a variety of genres, writing styles, and techniques. They provide numerous learning opportunities, from understanding narrative structures, plot development, and character traits to grasping subtle elements like metaphor, symbolism, and foreshadowing.

This can help students improve their writing abilities, learn how to express their thoughts and feelings more effectively, and develop a unique writing style. Plus, reputable classes are often led by accomplished teachers or published authors, providing invaluable insights and personal anecdotes that could inspire and guide budding writers.

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Enjoy Free Creative Writing Classes

Enrolling in free online creative writing classes on Televeda can prove to be an enriching and rewarding experience. It offers an opportunity not just to engage your mind, dive deep into your own thoughts, and create vibrant universes with your words, but also to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, gain insightful feedback, and learn from experts.

Whether you are a budding writer or someone looking to escape into the world of imagination, these online writing classes can be an excellent platform to hone your writing skills and expand your creative horizons. If you enjoy crafting stories, poems, or simply expressing yourself through writing, embark on this creative journey with Televeda.

Prefer art? Or exercise? Televeda makes it simple and easy to find expert workshops and vetted instructors for a variety of classes. Join for the events and stay for the new friends!

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