The Muse Lab: A Playground for Women Writers

THE MUSE LAB ONLINE CURRENT WORKSHOP SERIES:

6 Tuesdays, March 7 – April 11, 2023, from 12 – 2 p.m. PST

Closing Circle: Date + time to be decided by group

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FREE INTROS + DESCRIPTIONS

Are you ready to begin your writing journey, deepen your relationship with your practice, take it to the next level and/or claim your identity as a writer?
Are you feeling blocked, frustrated or unfulfilled with your writing? Do you crave the joy and freedom that comes from connecting with your true voice, your profound story?
Do you long to write more creatively, to burst beyond the confines of your comfort zone, self-judgment and societal expectation?
Are you tired of second-guessing yourself and over-editing?
Do you crave the inspiration, validation and accountability that a group of warm and creative women can provide? Would you like to develop meaningful relationships with other writers who can support you to spin your perspective, get you out of your head and grow your self-confidence?

Take your writing beyond your perceived limitations through methods developed to encourage you to dive into your practice. Receive the supportive feedback you need to step confidently into your writing identity.
Blast through your blocks with innovative prompts that get you writing in entirely new directions, with the encouragement of a group of like-minded women and an experienced mentor.
Flourish with creative abundance as you break out of ruts and courageously write your truth from the depth of your being. Experience the joy of surpassing your comfort zone and contacting your wild and unique wisdom.
Gain confidence in your innate writing intelligence and your wisdom to know when a piece is complete.
Connect at the level of heart and art with a dynamic and loving group of women writers.

Free Intro to the Muse Lab Online Workshop series:

Tuesday April 18, 2023, 12 – 1:30 p.m. PST

Join an intimate circle of women for a journey of writing and empowerment! This is a 90-minute free intro to the ongoing series. I’ll share my 6 tools to support writers to grow, maintain flow and break through blocks, with examples of how women writers flourish in these high octane, uber-supportive circles where we deep-dive into the writing process. I’ll offer prompts designed to support you to transform your relationship with your writing, and we’ll have optional share circles.

Full series

6 Tuesdays, April 25 – May 30, 2023, 12 – 2 p.m. PST

Date and time of Closing Circle to be decided by group

Each 2-hour workshop includes a guided visualization/meditation; check-in circle; and inspiring writing exercises and prompts designed to connect us to our stories and our wild and unique wisdom. Own your writing voice! Beginner to advanced writers welcome.

Carefully curated weekly homework assignments keep you writing between workshops.

As a celebration of their work in the program, participants from all three classes are invited to a group reading where they may present a sample of the writing they did during the series. Thursday December 8, 2022, 6 – 8 p.m.

Please note that your on-screen presence is required during these workshops.

Workshops are capped at 8 women to maintain intimacy.

Gift certificates available

Pricing

Level I

$350: Full price

$300: Wise Woman Special: purchase within 24 hours of Free Intro

Level II

$570: Full price

$520: Wise Woman Special: purchase within 24 hours of Free Intro

Includes one complementary initial consult and two 60-minute writing coaching sessions within the six-week program timeline.

Level III

$680: Full price

$630: Wise Woman Special: purchase within 24 hours of Free Intro

Includes one complementary initial consult and three 60-minute writing coaching sessions within the six-week program timeline.

(Coaching sessions are billed at an exclusive package rate unavailable outside of the workshop combo.)

Writing coaching is for women who are seeking support and/or counsel at any stage in their writing process or project. Women choose the coaching option to deepen and strengthen their relationship with their writing and fire-up/advance their projects. They are matched with the warmth of a multi-genre writer, editorial consultant and energy therapist deeply familiar with the process of creative writing in all its joys and hurdles.

To register, please email with your workshop and date(s). Once your course is confirmed, you may register via e-transfer to marn@vancouverwritingcourses.com or by PayPal through this site.

Click on the links above to register for a Free Intro through Eventbrite, or contact us with your preferred date.

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What is the Muse Lab?

Muse Lab Workshops: After a check-in and short guided visualization, we’ll use innovative exercises and prompts to support you to dive into your practice; step into your writing identity; blast through blocks; flourish with creative abundance; write your truth from the depth of your being; contact your wild and unique wisdom; and gain confidence in your innate writing intelligence. You’ll connect at the level of heart and art with a loving group of women writers, receive supportive feedback, inspiration, validation and accountability.

Writing Coaching sessions: Personalized, in-depth support tailored to you and your writing needs. We will meet exactly where you are and work on the practical as well as the internal obstacles to your expression:

Take your writing to the next level; receive supportive feedback from an experienced writing coach on any aspect of your writing/project; get started on your project; receive organizational support for your project; engage in deeply personalized work around your writing vision/blocks; blast through ruts with personalized prompts; step into your writing identity; receive inspiration, validation and accountability; release stored trauma that is creating obstacles to your expression; experience the epiphanies that occur when we work at both the conscious and energetic levels

[The] very original writing prompts opened the door to many new stairways in my imagination

"I came to the Lab looking for a way to concentrate more deeply. Marn’s MuseLab sessions taught me the usefulness of first calming my breath and grounding my body. Her very original writing prompts opened the door to many new stairways in my imagination, and the process of timed writing in a group created an intensity that made my act of writing much more urgent. Marn’s demonstration of compassionate, kind and alert listening showed me how to listen to and respond to other writers’ work; best of all came an increasing compassion toward my own writing. I wasn’t sure I would be able to share my writing, but Marn and the other women made it easy and even welcoming; better though was how listening to and responding to everyone else’s writing assured me I was in the company of women powerfully committed to their writing. I want to be like them!"

Kathleen

Vancouver, BC

I’ve stepped into my tone and voice as a writer… and feel comfortable with the long and complex stages of creating a literary work

"Before taking Marn’s workshops, I had never read my work out loud and was uncomfortable with the idea of sharing anything I had written, as it was never “good enough”. I come from an academic background and had never thought to give time and attention to creative writing in the same way I would to other forms of communication. Taking Marn’s workshop series, specifically the Muse Lab, has helped me beyond words. I’ve stepped into my tone and voice as a writer, explored different types of storytelling and feel comfortable with the long and complex stages of creating a literary work. I’ve learned to let go of my perfectionism, lean into my creativity and trust that I’ll be able to edit and build upon what I initially create. Beyond my improvements as a writer from these courses, I’ve grown as a person and find the weekly meetings a grounding force for my personal growth. The connections I’ve found with the other women in these circles have done wonders for my self-esteem and trust in myself as a writer. If you’re looking to start writing or are ready to develop your writing practice, I can’t recommend Marn’s workshops enough — they have truly changed my life."

Zoe Benyon-MacKinnon

Vancouver, BC

I’m still reveling in the after-glow

"I just finished my first Muse Lab with Marn. For those two hours I felt transported and never really knew what would come up in the session, but something always did. Before signing up, I felt called to write more and dedicate myself to the craft, but I had serious doubts about my ability and my voice. Being in such a supportive and collaborative space allowed me to safely explore those aspects, and I have gained so much confidence and joy at hearing my own voice and having it harmonize with other writers. One memorable sentiment was “writing in Muse Lab is a jam”. What an absolute wonder and joy it was to connect and feel each other’s words and experiences. I’m still reveling in the after-glow. My heart and spirit thank you Marn."

Tracy Hall.

North Vancouver, B.C

The experience has put my book-writing project back to number one on my priority list after a five-year hiatus

"In the few months prior to finding Marn’s free introductory session, I had tried and failed to reconnect with a Writer’s group. I knew how important it was to have a circle of like-hearted souls to share my writing with. I was stuck in pain and grief and not managing to apply myself to my calling, feeling that I needed a tribe of women to buoy my drive to write. Halfway through the intro session, I knew this was the group for me. Marn held space and facilitated in a purposeful, encouraging and deeply compassionate way. My writing grew in its authenticity as I gained confidence every week, showing up to the love and validation of my fellow women creatives. I felt a bond forming with the group that encouraged more courageous and expressive writing, and I felt many blocks lift and my muse began to flow. The timing was perfect for me to find Marn’s workshop and I am extremely grateful that I did. The experience has put my book-writing project back to number one on my priority list after a five-year hiatus and provided the solidarity and confidence I needed to show up for my soul’s call to action – to write!"

Rebecca Bear, PhD

Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia

The Muse Lab

The Muse Lab: A Playground for Women Writers

Free Intro to the Muse Lab Online Workshop series:

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