Stuck in endless possibilities?
Writers often chase “total freedom” – only to freeze when faced with the blank page. What if the secret to vibrant writing isn’t more options, but the right limitations? In Writing Within Constraints To Ignite Your Creativity, you’ll discover how creative boundaries can:
- Silence self-doubt (no more agonizing over infinite choices)
- Spark surprise (your best ideas often hide in restrictions)
- Build creative muscle (constraints force inventive solutions)
By the end of this workshop you’ll:
- Wield 3+ proven constraint techniques to generate bold work
- Reframe limitations as creative catalysts (in writing and beyond)
- Have drafts/starts that prove constraints = liberation
DATE: June 20, 2025 — Friday
TIME: 1pm ET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT | 17:00 UTC
Here’s how it works:
Why
- Why creative boundaries lead to breakthroughs
- How limitations fuel innovation in storytelling
How
- Anaphora Unleashed: Repeat a phrase to build rhythm and uncover themes
- Sestina as Prose: Bend poetic form into narrative (zero poetry knowledge required)
- Vowel Exile: Write without one key letter
(These are just three of many constraints we’ll explore.)
What
- Share snippets for real-time feedback (optional)
- See constraints transform work before your eyes
You’ll experience:
- Playful, low-pressure exercises
- Structured freedom that builds confidence
- New approaches to bypass creative blocks
PLUS: Take home a PDF guide with all constraints and prompts.
Walk Away With:
- Fresh drafts created under constraints
- A toolkit for when freedom overwhelms
- New appreciation for creative boundaries
“The obstacle is the way.” Let’s prove it.
About The Instructor
Sage Tyrtle is a professional storyteller who tells stories all over the world, most recently in India. Her stories have been featured on NPR and CBC radio and she is a multiple time Moth StorySLAM winner, one-time Moth GrandSLAM winner, who has also appeared on the PBS tv show Stories From The Stage. She teaches The Art of Storytelling in schools, to individuals, and in corporate settings. Sage Tyrtle’s work is available in New Delta Review, The Offing, Lunch Ticket, and Apex among others. Read more at http://www.tyrtle.com.
