Frequently Asked Questions

All writing levels are welcome in my drop-in workshops and Our Stories, Our Voices: Creative Writing Program. You don’t need to “identify as a writer” to join those. Whether you’re new to writing or you’ve been writing for years, come! I’ve had folks who journaled as kids and haven’t picked up the pen since as well as twice published authors, academics and performers attend - writers of all levels gain from it.

The Craft drop-ins and OSOV Revision Lab require participants to have drafts they can work with so you need to have taken OSOV Creative Writing Program or something equivalent beforehand so that you have a body of work to build on.

Drop-in sessions are casual, 90-minute workshops where you can show up, write, and connect (perfect for a quick creative reset). Our Stories, Our Voices (OSOV) is a longer series with two streams: creative writing studio (6 weeks) and revision lab (4 sessions). The former helps you commit to a writing practice, explore your voice and deepen your creative work . The revision lab focuses on craft and edits. Specialty workshops are focused sessions where we dive deep into a theme or craft element for a few hours such as Write with Preeti’s annual New Year’s Writing Workshops or Craft Studio sessions. Learn more here.

All workshops and series are posted on Eventbrite, and up-to-date links are always posted on my Linktree). 

I work with 2-3 writers/year on focussed projects through mentorship, consultations, project mapping, manuscript feedback, creative guidance. These services are not currently listed on my site. I may offer them more regularly at a later time. 

Yes, my facilitation style is grounded in consent-based teaching, mindful pacing and a deep respect for the emotional and embodied experiences participants bring to the room. Sharing is always optional.

A lot of participants who attend these workshops identify as neurodivergent (particularly those with ADHD and/or who are on the spectrum). We review community goals and agreements at the start of sessions, and there is space to express one’s needs throughout. You can take a look at the testimonials page to get a stronger sense of how people feel. Folks have said that the grounding structure without rigidity, gentle prompts, predictable pacing and atmosphere where participants can engage in the ways that work best for them (moving, doodling, pausing their cameras or taking breaks when needed) are helpful for them. You never need to mask or perform “focus” here.

I primarily focus on poetry, but I also bring in excerpts from novels, essays, and nonfiction. Sometimes we work with other media such as music and images. My workshops are designed to support writers at all stages and who write in all genres, whether you’re writing from the personal “I,” the fictional “I” or a character. Exercises can be tailored to your goals. Many fiction and nonfiction writers have found these sessions deeply generative and insightful.

My workshops prioritize curiosity, experimentation and connection over critique or evaluation. We explore writing as a tool for reflection, creativity and dialogue. I often incorporate movement, grounding exercises and creative prompts that spark new ways of seeing your work. These sessions are as much about the process of writing and building community as they are about self-expression and putting words on the page.

Sharing your writing is always optional. You are welcome to write privately or even draw/doodle instead of writing. The goal is to create a supportive space where everyone can engage in ways that feel right for them. Sometimes we do round-robin shares and there is always the option to “pass” when we come to you (or beforehand in the chat if you are having a quiet day). I celebrate when people model a “pass" because we so often feel obliged to speak or share when we aren’t actually ready. At the same time, I also welcome in-process thoughts so that we can work through our ideas together.