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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Change Is a Practice, Part 2

Change Is a Practice, Part 2

June 27, 2020 by Sarah Selecky 1 Comment

“History has opened a door for you. To go through it, you need two things: to know the world is not enough, and to do something about it.” — Carmen Maria Machado This Mapping Our Roles in Social Change Ecosystems by Deepa Iyer graphic has been zinging around a lot lately: I love it, and… [Read More]

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Change is a practice.

Change is a practice.

June 9, 2020 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

Note: Please read our Ethics page.  To be clear: as a writing school, we are stepping up to help take down white supremacy. We can’t discuss visionary writing craft and technique without also looking at the inequity, exclusion and racism that’s baked into literature itself. This is a dilemma we face every day as a… [Read More]

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NEWS: What we’ve been up to lately.

NEWS: What we’ve been up to lately.

May 30, 2020 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

The lilacs are here, and Prince Edward County smells like heaven. And yet, as I write this, tragedy surrounds us. My thoughts are with those who are grieving. I thought it was high time for a check in. Unlearning I’ve been looking more deeply at what I’ve internalized about literature from my own education. In… [Read More]

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The Little Bird Writing Contest is NOW OPEN!

The Little Bird Writing Contest is NOW OPEN!

April 1, 2019 by Sarah Selecky 2 Comments

TODAY IS THE DAY! Starting now, you have one month to submit your story to the Little Bird Contest. The purpose of this contest, as always, is to get you to have fun with your craft. Let yourself try something that feels interesting. Try not to take the whole thing too seriously: enjoy yourself. Write… [Read More]

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It’s finally here! The first, the original.

It’s finally here! The first, the original.

November 30, 2018 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

Little Bird Volume 1 is available in print! These three stories were selected by dynamic duo Jessica Westhead and Matthew Trafford. Get your copy here! (Learn more about the Little Bird Writing Contest and our first print edition, Little Bird Volume 8). p.s. Why yes, these little books would make great gifts for your writing… [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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