Write It First | Accessible Creative Writing Education

Creative writing education for the people traditional workshops leave behind.

Write It First supports non-profits, schools, and care organizations seeking creative programming that actually works for neurodivergent, anxious, and disengaged learners.

Creative writing isn’t just a valuable life skill; it’s also a therapeutic tool for self-expression. Through a proven generative model taught by a uniquely qualified educator, participants write for themselves, never share publicly, and build confidence without the barriers of traditional feedback-based sessions.

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clinical + creative + lived neurodivergent experience

Meet the Founder

Erin Biberdorf is a mental health nurse turned MFA-qualified writer who lives with autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. She built Write It First because she couldn’t participate in the classes she was trained to teach. Her programs use a no-feedback, no-sharing model that gets results with learners other approaches can’t reach.

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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
“Thank you so much for your work with the New Shoots program, both in and out of our classroom. The fun, hands-on [lessons] showed us a different side to writing. No matter whether we were someone who didn’t think we were writers, or someone who's always loved it, New Shoots furthered the passion for everyone involved. You kept each class light-hearted, low-pressure, and engaging—every part of New Shoots was fantastic! 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

Services

Available for youth (ages 12-17), adults, and seniors!

Adaptable for groups of 5-30 people with possibility of expansion. A standard course length is 90 minutes per session, either 4 or 8 sessions total. Dates and times are based on client and teacher availability.
- Personal Journaling
- Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction (“Speculative” Fiction)
- Memoir (Non-Fiction)
- Short Story
- Screenwriting
- Comedy Writing

Courses

Guest lectures or speaking engagements delivered to groups of any size. Talks may be short (5-15 minutes) or long (30 minutes-2+ hours) based on client preference. Dates and times based on client and teacher availability.
- Creative Writing with Learning Barriers
- Generative AI and the Future of Writing
- Short personalized engagements (5-15 minutes)
Got another topic in mind? Request it here!