All genres of writing are welcome, such as fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry, journaling, dramatic monologues, playwriting, photo-journalism, songwriting, and so on. Every Thursday for three months participants will convene in a safe and friendly environment and begin the process of honing their creative writing practice. While Trisha Cull will be leading and facilitating respectful and supportive discussions, the workshop will hinge upon an organic exchange of ideas and commentary largely inspired by the participants themselves. The benefit of cultivating a voice in the written form is invaluable. Flannery O’Connor said, “The writer operates at a peculiar crossroads where time and place and eternity somehow meet.” Words matter, words are powerful, and words can heal one’s self and others.
Requirements:
Experience with BPD (yourself, a family member, friend, partner etc.).
A willingness to learn, to write, and to grow.
Attend each week prepared for open sharing and discussion.
Honesty and compassion when giving editorial feedback and encouragement.
An open mind when receiving feedback and encouragement.
Willingness to cultivate self-compassion.
About the Facilitator:
Trisha cull has been a co-facilitator for the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society of B.C. weekly drop in support group for the past six years. This experience has been among the most meaningful and rewarding of her life. She has been humbled to know individuals struggling with BPD whose resilience, bravery, creativity and kindness have helped her to become a better person. Trisha is likewise grateful to the BPD Society for helping her to navigate her own struggles with BPD. Her passion for creative writing took root when she was a child. Throughout her life, she has returned to writing as a source of inspiration, and has taken solace in this expressive art when life seemed unmanageable. In 2015, Trisha's lifelong dream of publishing her first book came true. Nightwood Editions published her memoir, “The Death of Small Creatures.” Additionally, she has been publishing in Canadian literary journals for the past twenty-five years. Her poetry and nonfiction have appeared in Geist, Prism international, Grain, Room, Event, Prairie Fire, Descant, The Dalhousie Review, The New Quarterly, This Magazine, and sub Terrain. In 2007, Trisha was humbled to win both the Prairie Fire Bliss Carman Award for Poetry, as well as the Prism international award for literary nonfiction. In 2023, Prairie Fire Magazine once more awarded her a standing in their Creative Nonfiction contest in which she placed 3rd. Trisha is currently working on a new memoir. She has likewise forayed into writing fiction. Her first autobiographical novel, “In the light of hidden flowers” is almost complete. Trisha has undergraduate degrees in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Victoria. In 2005, she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia.
Private location in Victoria, BC sent after registration
Suggested donation: $120 for 12 weeks
Please register by December 31, 2024 here: https://bit.ly/creativewritingforBPD.
If you have any questions, email Trisha Cull at trishacull@gmail.com.