What we’re about
Led by Ellee Achten, a writer with degrees in fiction, creative nonfiction, and explorational writing, this group is a welcoming space for writers of all levels. Share your work, receive supportive feedback, and explore exercises designed to spark imagination and uncover new stories. Whether polishing a manuscript or experimenting with ideas, participants are invited to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the joy of writing.
www.elleeachtenwrites.com
Featured event
Intro to Creative Writing - 6 week course
Intro to Creative Writing – 6-Week Online Workshop
An Along These Lines Workshop
Ever wondered what it would feel like to finally put your ideas on the page? Curious to explore your voice, try out new forms, and just…write?
I’m Ellee Achten -- a Portland-based multi-medium artist, writer, and creative instructor (MA in Creative Nonfiction, MFA in Fiction) -- and I’d love to guide you through this 6-week online workshop. We’ll explore creative nonfiction essays, memoir, short stories, novel starts, and flash-length writing in a supportive, low-pressure space. Unlike many other online workshops, I keep these workshops small with only 10 spots to make sure everyone gets the focused time they need.
In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Experiment with writing prompts and exercises to spark imagination
- Explore the differences and nuances between genres
- Practice voice, tone, and style across multiple forms
- Dive into structure, form, point of view, and tense to strengthen your writing
- Participate in optional reading sessions to share work and get inspired
- Join optional peer-workshop sessions with submitted pieces for feedback
- Receive line-level feedback from Ellee on two of your pieces
- Connect with a community of fellow writers
By the end of six weeks, you’ll have several pieces of your own writing, hands-on experience experimenting with multiple forms, and personalized guidance to strengthen your craft and bring your ideas fully to the page.
No experience required—just bring curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to play with words. Join me from anywhere via Zoom and let’s write together!
www.elleeachtenwrites.com
Email with questions: elleeachten@gmail.com
Upcoming events
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- $3.00
•OnlineShort Story Writing Workshop
OnlineShort Story Writing – Free Online Workshop
An Along These Lines Event
*A nominal fee discourages no-shows, but if it keeps you from joining the workshop, please email me at: elleeachten@gmail.com for a waiver!
Want to try your hand at short stories but don’t know where to start?
Curious how to craft characters, scenes, and plots in just a few pages?
Join me, Ellee Achten -- a Portland-based multi-medium artist, writer, and creative instructor (MA in Creative Nonfiction, MFA in Fiction) -- for a free 1.5-hour online workshop focused on short story writing. This session is open to all skill levels, and there’s no limit on participants—come and play with words from anywhere via Zoom.
In this workshop, we’ll:
- Explore prompts and exercises to spark story ideas
- Experiment with structure, character, and voice
- Discuss scene-building, point of view, and pacing
- Share work in a supportive, low-pressure environment (optional)
- Leave with a short story draft and new tools to continue writing on your own
No experience needed—just bring curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to play. Join me from anywhere via Zoom and let’s dive into the art of the short story together!
www.elleeachtenwrites.com
Email questions: elleeachten@gmail.com45 attendees - $225.00•Online
Intro to Creative Writing - 6 week course
OnlineIntro to Creative Writing – 6-Week Online Workshop
An Along These Lines Workshop
Ever wondered what it would feel like to finally put your ideas on the page? Curious to explore your voice, try out new forms, and just…write?
I’m Ellee Achten -- a Portland-based multi-medium artist, writer, and creative instructor (MA in Creative Nonfiction, MFA in Fiction) -- and I’d love to guide you through this 6-week online workshop. We’ll explore creative nonfiction essays, memoir, short stories, novel starts, and flash-length writing in a supportive, low-pressure space. Unlike many other online workshops, I keep these workshops small with only 10 spots to make sure everyone gets the focused time they need.
In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Experiment with writing prompts and exercises to spark imagination
- Explore the differences and nuances between genres
- Practice voice, tone, and style across multiple forms
- Dive into structure, form, point of view, and tense to strengthen your writing
- Participate in optional reading sessions to share work and get inspired
- Join optional peer-workshop sessions with submitted pieces for feedback
- Receive line-level feedback from Ellee on two of your pieces
- Connect with a community of fellow writers
By the end of six weeks, you’ll have several pieces of your own writing, hands-on experience experimenting with multiple forms, and personalized guidance to strengthen your craft and bring your ideas fully to the page.
No experience required—just bring curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to play with words. Join me from anywhere via Zoom and let’s write together!
www.elleeachtenwrites.com
Email with questions: elleeachten@gmail.com2 attendees
Past events
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