accessible creative writing workshops

for those who aren’t writers (yet)

Upcoming Sessions

  • PERSONAL JOURNALING (6 sessions)

  • SPECULATIVE FICTION (FANTASY, HORROR, SCI-FI) (6 sessions)

  • WRITE A SHORT FILM (6 sessions)

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In-person (Victoria, BC) or online

clinical + creative + lived experience with disability

Hi, I’m Erin! I’m an MFA-qualified writer and former mental health nurse who lives with several learning barriers. I started Write It First so I could help people of all ages practice their creative writing skills in a fun, inclusive, low-pressure environment.

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Testimonials

  • “It gave me something to look forward to each week. I learned so much and finally met people in the community that I otherwise wouldn’t have. This was a gift, please offer more of Erin! Very attuned to accessible needs—truly a gifted facilitator.”

    — Participant, Memoir Writing

  • “The fun, hands-on [lessons] showed us a different side to writing. You kept each class light-hearted, low-pressure, and engaging! Thank you so much for the opportunity; we are all incredibly grateful for the chance to take your lessons and grow.”

    — New Shoots mentorship class (aged 12-14), Short Story Writing

  • “I felt truly inspired by all your lessons. I am always excited after the lesson, and shared what I learned with my husband. I like that I can have a clear look at myself, structures of stories, and how to write. I feel I have a voice now - via writing! Thank you!”

    — Participant, Memoir Writing

  • “Thank you for taking the time to share your passion of creative writing with us. All the free writes and the example paragraphs helped us gain confidence.”

    — Mentorship for gifted students aged 12-14, Fiction Writing

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You have the itch for writing born in you.

It’s quite incurable.

What are you going to do with it?

— LUCY MAUDE MONTGOMERY