Creative Workshops
Accessing Your Story
A workshop on finding your authorial voice, connecting with the self through writing and the process of validating one’s own emotions and memories.
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The Ethics of Memoir
Finding yourself through writing can be deeply cathartic and important, but what are some of the ethical considerations?
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Writing Gender & Sexuality
Navigating writing diverse characters can be sensitive and challenging for writers, whether it’s within non-fiction or fiction writing.
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Writing for Self-Love
Safely and compassionately exploring the ways we can connect with ourselves, our bodies and our history through writing.
LEARN MORE“Everything was so great! I loved the atmosphere of this workshop! Felt very safe and seen. I loved hearing other people's writing and connected with a lot of it. I think the best part was feeling less isolated. Nevo was incredible, I loved their approach and the activities were well-paced, reflective and cathartic.”
— Workshop participant
Accessing Your Story
A workshop on finding your authorial voice, connecting with the self through writing and the process of validating one’s own emotions and memories.
With brief discussion around the ethics of memoir-writing / non-fiction, tips and tricks for researching memoir and plenty of time to actually get writing!
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What is imposter syndrome and some tactics for overcoming it
Dealing with perfectionism
Creativity as a practice
Getting to know yourself
Crafting an interesting story through creative non-fiction
Short-burst writing activities
Constructive feedback
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DURATION: 90+ minutes
SIZE: Up to 35 participants
AGE: Anyone & everyone!
“The writing prompts really helped me explore myself and let some things go!”
— Workshop participant
The Ethics of Memoir
Finding yourself through writing can be deeply cathartic and important, but what are some of the ethical considerations? How do you write about family members? Whose story are you really telling? This workshop explores all of those questions as well as some writing tips for overcoming your own internal creative saboteur.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Writing process tips and tricks
Memory as subjective
What is imposter syndrome and some tactics for overcoming it
Dealing with perfectionism
Creativity as a practice
Crafting an interesting story through creative non-fiction
Short-burst writing activities
Long focused writing activities
Constructive feedback
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DURATION: 90+ minutes
SIZE: Up to 35 participants
AGE: Anyone & everyone!
“Nevo is a fantastic workshop facilitator! They ensure the comfortability of participants and make the exercises fun and safe while being vulnerable.”
— Workshop participant
Writing Gender and Sexuality
Navigating writing diverse characters can be sensitive and challenging for writers, whether it’s within non-fiction or fiction writing. This workshop tackles some of the ethical considerations around these topics, important language use, inclusive writing and insight into the lived experiences of a queer and gender diverse person.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduction to key LGBTIQA+ terms
Insight into lived experiences of transgender and gender diverse people through storytelling
Research-based exploration of LGBTIQA+ mental health
Pragmatic tips and tricks for writing LGBTIQA+ characters
Investigation into personal relationship with gender and sexuality
What is ‘Own Voices’ writing and why is it important?
Sensitivity readers and ethical writing practices
Short-burst writing activities
Constructive feedback
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DURATION: 90+ minutes
SIZE: Up to 35 participants
AGE: Anyone & everyone!
“I just absolutely adored it. Nevo set up a safe atmosphere and it was very refreshing and healing. I so appreciated and needed those two hours.”
- Workshop participant
Writing for Self-Love
Building an environment of safety, vulnerability and self-compassion, this writing workshop explores the ways we can connect with ourselves, our bodies and our history through writing. This workshop is very much aimed at people with all levels of writing and irrespective of interest in pursuing professional writing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Activities for self-love and self-compassion
Discussion of self-dating
Connection to the body through writing activities
The importance of journaling or writing letters to the self as a form of therapy
Sharing with others and holding space for collective healing
Short-burst writing activities
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DURATION: 90+ minutes
SIZE: Up to 35 participants
AGE: Anyone & everyone!
“Nevo’s workshop on self-care for trans and queer young people was amazing. Their activities were engaging and inspiring. Their way with young people is incredibly validating, welcoming and thought-provoking. Nevo was a dream to work with – super quick and easy communication and flexible with their approach.”
– Lily Bourke, Community Engagement Worker, Headspace