Writing Workshops

Connect to your voice, your story and a creative community

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Preeti hosts regular creative writing sessions online via Zoom for individuals looking to deepen their practice, generate new work or explore creative community care. Whether you’re here to commit to a regular practice or want to find a way to step deeper into your voice, Preeti has the right space for you. Scroll down to read more or click here to see what’s currently being offered. Note: All workshops and programs sold out in 2025 so it’s best to sign up sooner rather than later.

“bell hooks reminds us in Teaching to Transgress that education, at its best, is rooted in liberation and love. This is the pedagogy I return to again and again in my facilitation: writing as a way of stepping into our stories and our voices, but also as a practice of community—of building relationships sustained by care and reciprocity.” — Preeti

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Explore Current & Upcoming Workshops

  • Find Your Flow: Drop-in Writing Workshops

    Find Your Flow: Drop-in Writing Workshops

    A monthly 90 minute session designed to help you find your flow and explore your stories, ideas and voice. All writing levels welcome. Learn more or sign up here.

  • Our Stories, Our Voices: Creative Writing Program

    Our Stories, Our Voices: Creative Writing Program

    A 6-week program designed to generate new work, develop your writing practice, and help you step deeper into your voice and your stories. Learn more & sign up here (Oct. 2026).

  • Specialty Drop-in Workshops

    Specialty Drop-in Workshops

    Offerings created around specific moments and themes—like New Year’s reflection sessions or craft-focused deep dives. See what’s on now.

Words from the community…

  • “I am most grateful for this opportunity to be part of this session. I truly didn’t want it to end! I must write more, and I wish to write a little something -even everyday. Haw’aa! Hychgaa!! Osiem!! Thank you!!”

    – Kungjaadee Kennedy, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I learned how one word, one phrase, or one sentence can open your memories. I felt inspired as a writer. I loved to see young women so empowered and talented.”

    – Marcia Lopez, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I'm learning about how writing is necessary when doing liberation work - having the outlet to feel, to process, to make sense of, to grieve, to be vulnerable, to hope, to dream - feels like a nourishing gift.”

    —  Namrata, Our Stories, Our Voices: Liberation Edition

  • “I learned that I have a creative energy and can express myself freely when given the space. I learned that I like to have the communal space in which to do that. I learned that I CAN write. I DO have a sense of poetic rhythm and capacity."

    —  Hussein, Our Stories, Our Voices: Liberation Edition

  • “The activities and writing practices/excerpts Preeti prepared each session really resonated with me. I found my voice evolving with each passing week. This was the first time I shared work and I know that it was made possible through this workshop.”

    – Mel, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I absolutely loved hearing everyone's voices and stories. The space you held made me and everyone else (I think) feel safe enough to be vulnerable. When we are allowed to speak our deepest truths and hear the deepest truths of others is where true transformation can happen.” 

    - Ashley Downend, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I appreciated Preeti's reminder to write about topics that we had the capacity to delve into at that time, as I am trying to be more intentional about that in my writing practice. I learned that it is possible to lead with integrity as a writing workshop facilitator.”

    - Krystal Kavita Jagoo, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I discovered the quiet magic of writing in a shared space, where collective intention and group energy can spark words into life—even in brief bursts. I carry with me the truth that creativity can be a shared flame, and I want to keep exploring how that light deepens my writing.”

    – Jessica Singh, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I have learnt the power of writing in community- it opened up other layers of writing that went beyond what I was familiar with. I have learnt that I can write from a place of joy, and belonging and in conversation with mundane happenings of my day. I am carrying the lightness of this practice with me.” 

    – Claire Louiae, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participant

  • “I learned that I don't need to be in great pain to write a good story or poem. This helped me exercise my writing muscle and I am so much more confident to pick up a pen at any given moment and write!! This mindset shift is helping me resume my journey as a poet!”

    – Tarin Shultana Oli Ahmed, Our Stories, Our Voices writer-participan

  • “Preeti has such a warm, welcoming presence. The way she holds space for everyone to share and support each other's work is really special. I am continually in awe of what each person shares. I also find the prompts each session are so different and really help stretch and push me as a writer!” 

    – Kat, Write with Preeti: Find Your Flow workshop participant

  • “These sessions spark creativity in me. Writing can be a solitary pursuit. The sessions give me the opportunity to connect with and learn from others”

    – Andrew Burton, Write with Preeti: Find Your Flow workshop participant

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • For drop-in sessions and Our Stories, Our Voices (OSOV) Creative Writing Program, just bring yourself, your writing tools (computer, notebook or tablet), and a willingness to try new things. Prompts and pre-reading may be provided for specialty craft workshops and OSOV Revision Lab.

    • My linktree is always up-to-date with current offerings.

    • You can also follow me on Instagram @write.with.preeti where I share my workshops and other community events.

    • You can join my mailing list using the button at the top of this page.

    • You can follow me on Eventbrite to receive an email each time I publish a new offering (usually once every few months).

  • Yes, there is 5% GST on top of all program costs.

  • Zoom live transcription is available for most sessions (60–80% accurate). Prompts and time checks can also be placed in the chat. Unfortunately, ASL interpretation is not currently available.

    Many writers who self-identify as neurodivergent (particularly those with ADHD and/or who are on the spectrum) return to my workshops again and again. My sessions include grounding, structure without rigidity, gentle prompts, predictable pacing and an atmosphere where participants can engage in the ways that work best for them (i.e. moving, doodling, pausing their cameras or taking breaks when needed). You never need to mask or perform “focus” here.

  • Our Stories, Our Voices: Creative Writing Studio includes a 20-minute one-on-one. Some specialty workshops offer optional post-session feedback. For more in-depth guidance, stay tuned for Preeti’s Poetry Consultation & Mentorship offerings. In the meantime, you can contact her directly if you have further questions.

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