While participating in open mics, poetry slams, and hosting events, I’ve also developed and led workshops focused on storytelling, creative writing, and public speaking — though they often go beyond these areas. Working with teenagers and young adults (or humans in general) calls for a flexible and playful approach, showing them that literature can be found outside traditional libraries.
To foster engagement, I start with theater-inspired exercises and games often used backstage at spoken word events. Once everyone feels at ease, we move on to voice and body language exercises, emphasizing how tone and presence bring text to life.
The second part of the workshop shifts to creative writing. We begin with timed exercises and quick writing games to spark creativity, before progressing to more in-depth activities that encourage participants to create longer, open-topic pieces.
These elements form the foundation of my workshops, but they don’t stop there. Thanks to my connections with local stages, participants who want to share their work publicly can perform for an audience.
Lately, I’ve been finding ways to bring my background in graphic design and media art into the workshops. By incorporating zines, small installations, and visual art, I encourage participants to see how storytelling connects with form. In today’s rapidly evolving world, it’s important not just to create but to understand the “why” behind what we make.
If you’re interested, feel free to reach out!
