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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10 pieces of writing wisdom.

10 pieces of writing wisdom.

March 18, 2021 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

One of the things writers often become preoccupied with is advice from other writers.  We love to read bon mots from famous, usually long dead authors that tell us to never use adverbs, or to only write before 5am, or to only write about our own lives, or to never write about ourselves. But does… [Read More]

Category: Inspiration & Support, News & Announcements

Why is creative writing so important?

Why is creative writing so important?

March 15, 2021 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

A healthy society has a healthy relationship to creativity. People in a dysfunctional society are afraid to make art, or they’re dismissive of it. Distraction, fear and fatigue often come up in times of transition. These are normal responses to the hard work of transformation. Old cultural stories are crumbling, and this is an excellent… [Read More]

Category: News & Announcements

I have an even better idea!

I have an even better idea!

March 13, 2021 by Sarah Selecky 2 Comments

New ideas are delicious and tricky.  Sometimes they feel like a gift — like those first forsythia branches of spring, a burst of yellow so bright against the grey, you can hardly believe it’s real. And sometimes they come to interrupt our focus. They test our commitment to our main project, and try to persuade… [Read More]

Category: Inspiration & Support

10 writers who got to publish their books.

10 writers who got to publish their books.

March 10, 2021 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

I often say that concentrating on publishing and marketing your story or book is a distraction. If you’re busy thinking about getting published, you may be skipping the part of writing where you get more curious and engaged with the work itself, and discover what was previously unknown to you — where you feed your… [Read More]

Category: Alumni News, Book Recommendations

How to keep your writing promises.

How to keep your writing promises.

March 6, 2021 by Sarah Selecky Leave a Comment

In the spotlight today, author Daphne Gordon teaches you a practical system to help you keep track of the promises you make to yourself. She shares her own customized workflow — a promise-keeping map that holds you accountable, reassures you, and keeps you moving forward. When you centre your commitment, you honour yourself.  I encourage… [Read More]

Category: Guest Authors, Inspiration & Support

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The School

  • About The School
  • Staff & Associates
  • Faculty
  • Guest Contributors
  • Our Alumni
  • Daily Prompts
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  • Little Bird Stories
  • Writing Practice Sessions
  • Special Programs
  • Consultations with Sarah
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Core Programs

  • The Story Course
  • The Story Intensive
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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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