Sarah Selecky Writing School

An online creative writing school that approaches writing as an art, and also as a contemplative practice. We believe that skill comes from study, that inspiration comes from love, and that both are necessary.

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Be Present

Be Present

January 1, 2016 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

Winter Writing Assignment 2 Click through for Assignment 1, Assignment 3, Assignment 4, Assignment 5, and Assignment 6   “I sit down, grind my ink, set my timer for an hour, and take my paintbrush and go. I try to stay behind the story, never leading it. I’m kind of like the world’s slowest secretary…. [Read More]

Category: Inspiration & Support

A Solstice Gift

A Solstice Gift

December 22, 2015 by Sarah Selecky 1 Comment

Happy solstice, dear Writer. This is the darkest time of the year, which is, of course, perfect for writing. It’s traditionally the time to be quiet and reflect on all the things we are grateful for over the past year, and to think about what we want to manifest in the upcoming year. To honour… [Read More]

Category: Inspiration & Support, News & Announcements

My Six Workout Essentials

My Six Workout Essentials

December 15, 2015 by Sarah Selecky 5 Comments

I have never been what you would call a sporty girl. I don’t play well with others (count me out when you’re putting a soccer team together) and I don’t understand marathons. But I have a whole drawer full of neon clothes, a shelf full of exercise DVDs, and hand weights in my living room…. [Read More]

Category: Inspiration & Support

How to Make More Time

How to Make More Time

December 1, 2015 by Sarah Selecky 3 Comments

As I write this, our Story Intensive students are in their writing week. If you have The Story Course, take a look at the assignment for Lesson Seven. (It asks you to make a writing week on your own.) This is one of the most challenging parts of the course! Funny, isn’t it? It’s not… [Read More]

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Be A Writer Who Moves, A Mover Who Writes

Be A Writer Who Moves, A Mover Who Writes

November 17, 2015 by Sarah Selecky 22 Comments

I would rather not go into details about my osteopathic situation here, but I will say this: last year, my psoas and hip flexors were starting to tell me that writing a book was hazardous to my health. You’ve heard this, right? Sitting is the new smoking. Even if you work out every day, sitting… [Read More]

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Our school welcomes people of all identities, races, abilities, and interests. We share an inclusive, generous, and heart-centered point of view, and are committed to cultivating a culture of empathy and insight.

Our headquarters are on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples, adjacent to Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) territory. We invite you to search your own address and acknowledge the territories you are on.

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