A different approach to creative writing education.

Hi, I’m Erin! I design and deliver creative writing programs for neurodivergent, anxious, disengaged, and beginner learners. In my sessions, participants write for themselves and build confidence without the barriers of traditional feedback-based workshops.

↓ WHAT'S COMING UP ↓

What’s Coming Up

  • THE ART OF THE THANK-YOU NOTE (1 session)

    Monday, October 5, 6-8pm | Vic West Community Association | Register here

    SHORT STORY BASICS (1 session)

    Monday, October 19, 6-8pm | Vic West Community Association | Register here

    WRITE A HORROR STORY (1 session)

    Monday, October 26, 6-8pm | Vic West Community Association | Register here

  • PERSONAL JOURNALING (6 sessions)

    Mondays, Nov 2-Dec 7, 6-8pm | Vic West Community Association | Register here

SCHEDULE SESSIONS

clinical + creative + lived neurodivergent experience

Meet the Teacher

Erin Biberdorf is a mental health nurse turned MFA-qualified writer who lives with several learning barriers. She built Write It First because she couldn’t participate in the classes she was trained to teach. Her no-feedback, no-sharing model gets results with students 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

Frequently Asked Questions

FOR ORGANIZATIONS
FOR LEARNERS
A lake with forest behind

You have the itch for writing born in you.

It’s quite incurable.

What are you going to do with it?

— LUCY MAUDE MONTGOMERY