A Community Writing Practice
In this popular series, Molly applies multi-layered writing prompts as springboards to unleash participants’ imaginations and authentic voices, helping them find creative flow while building a vigorous and sustainable writing practice in community with others. Writings are shared in an atmosphere of trust and deep listening. As part of her signature methodology, Molly draws on many sources of inspiration such as poems, essays, short stories, photographs, and excerpts from novels. You will naturally explore the building blocks of good storytelling and plant seeds that might grow into fuller, more developed pieces. There are no writing assignments outside of class.
This ONLINE series is open to writers of all levels.
2025 REGISTRATION OPEN
Saturdays - 5 weeks
15, 22, 29 Nov
6, 20 Dec
(no workshop on 13 Dec)
16:00-18:30 CET*
Thursdays - 4 weeks
20 Nov
4, 11, 18 Dec
17:00-19:30 CET*
Share & Grow Using the Critical Response Process
Develop Your Work in a Supportive Community!
THE WRITERS CIRCLE offers a unique opportunity to receive meaningful feedback on your writing through Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process™ (CRP) — a proven methodology that respects both the writer and their work.
Over four months (January-April 2026), THE WRITERS CIRCLE, limited to 4 featured writers and a total of 7 responders, will meet for 4 ONLINE sessions, with each week’s featured writer having the opportunity to share 4-5 pages of their work and receive thoughtful, constructive responses.
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2026 REGISTRATION OPEN
4 Saturdays
10 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Mar, and 4 Apr 2026
16:00-18:00 CET*
Dorothea Lange, 1936
”A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know.” — Diane Arbus
Photography and Creative Writing
Winter 2026 Creative Writing Series
How can a photograph provide points of entry for a writer? How does appreciation of the visual through shared deceleration and refined attention deepen our objective understanding and personal connection to a photograph? How might it inspire and enhance our creative writing?
In this series, we will explore ekphrasis — the literary art of vivid description of visual images — devoting each week to the deep study of a photograph (drawing from our own and those in the public domain) and in-class writing exercises.
Optional weekly writing assignment submissions. Great class for writers interested in strengthening their creative imagination through visual stimulation.
6-week ONLINE course. Limited class size.
2026 REGISTRATION OPEN
Saturdays
17, 31 Jan
14, 21, 28 Feb
7 Mar
(no workshop 24 Jan / 7 Feb)
17:00-19:30 CET*
Thursdays
22, 29 Jan
5, 12, 19, 26 Feb
17:00-19:30 CET*
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“Molly’s style and presence is always fused with passion, imagination, commitment and humor. I appreciate both her solid planning and her willingness to take flight and move in a new direction if need be.”
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*CET = Central European Time. Convert to your local time here.
Missed classes may be made up in other time slots with advance notice, provided there is space.
Cost — provided upon request.
Payment via PayPal — easy peasy :)
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Due to limited places, please provide notice of withdrawal from your series at least one week before the first scheduled class by email to mollybrowncreative@gmail.com. This will offer a reasonable opportunity to try to fill your seat. Your tuition will be refunded, less a 15% processing fee. If you provide notice of your withdrawal less than one week before the first scheduled class, you will receive workshop credit, which can be applied toward a future class.
“Molly is an amazing communicator - with care and expertise she helps each member achieve a deeper understanding of technique and allows us to focus on the work itself, to allow the writing to always supersede the ego. Such permission leads to organic creativity and joy.”
The International Women’s Writing Retreat is magical!
Creative writing pieces generated in any of the classes may be submitted and considered for inclusion in our next issue of FLOWLINES, our annual collection of participants’ work.
$15 / €13.50 / £11.50 + shipping & handling.
Issue Two coming soon!