Workshops
Retreats
WORKSHOPS
Engaging and Immersive Workshops
I’m available to lead fun, creative, and immersive six or three-hour writing workshops (or a series of classes) in person and/or over ZOOM. I’ve taught about revising creatively, writing scenes, building a narrative arc, developing characters, emotional resonance in fiction, writing during difficult times, and more. I can also create a curriculum geared to your group’s learning desires. Get in touch today for rates and availability!
RETREATS
Wild Writing in the Boreal
Held within the beautiful boreal forest of eastern Manitoba, this retreat is open to beginning, experienced, and emerging women writers. Co-facilitated with writer Donna Besel, the easy-going weekend is a chance to rest, write, and connect at gorgeous Falcon Trails Resort in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park. Our next retreat is April 19-22, 2024.
Delicious food, hot-tubs, wood-burning stoves, starry nights, beautiful nature, a raffle draw, our legendary Saturday night sing-a-long (following the open mic reading) and, of course, lots of writing, create a weekend to remember!
Visit our Wild Writing in the Boreal page for more details, including pictures and testimonials and check out last year’s itinerary and details about Falcon Trails at the resort’s website.
Praise from past participants
Wild Writing in the Boreal blew my expectations through the roof! The entire weekend was so full of love, honesty, and beautiful writing. Both Lauren and Donna are amazing, talented women that we are all lucky to be learning from. Never have I felt so grounded at a retreat, and I am walking away feeling knowledgable and motivated. – Kiera Anderson
Before the retreat, I always thought that writers were “other” people. Being a writer was something I didn’t think was attainable for someone like me. Listening to other stories that people wrote and sharing helped me realize that I can be a writer. – Marni Fisher
Nook & Cranny Writing Retreat
Held at the charming century-old Bell Aura Bed & Breakfast in Carman, Manitoba (one hour west of Winnipeg), this retreat is a weekend of creative play held on November 3-5, 2023.
Within a book-and-art-filled gothic revival church turned inn, writers explore the nooks and crannies of their literary imaginations. Co-led with writer Ariel Gordon, the weekend features three workshops focusing on poetry and fiction.
Delicious food, lots of time to write and explore the charming small town, and an open mic and fancy dress karaoke party make for an inspirational and invigorating weekend.
Visit our Nook & Cranny Writing Retreat page for more details, including workshop descriptions, room options, and costs.

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