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Develop your literary practice through reading, writing and discussion in an intellectual community.
Develop your literary practice through reading, writing and discussion in an intellectual community.
Literary Workshops
Literary Workshops
These three-week literary workshops engage with literature and creative writing through the lens of a specific theme. Enjoy literature, writing prompts, and discussion in community with people from around the world. All workshops are in English and are capped at 20 participants to allow for engaging discussions. Registration fee: $75. Scholarships available.
"I can't believe how much I learned... I have been able to experiment with so many different kinds of writing and feel more confident as a writer. Because of the mentor texts and the time devoted to feedback, I also feel that I've become a better reader... As a human being, this was just pure nourishment." —Sarra
"I can't believe how much I learned... I have been able to experiment with so many different kinds of writing and feel more confident as a writer. Because of the mentor texts and the time devoted to feedback, I also feel that I've become a better reader... As a human being, this was just pure nourishment." —Sarra
Journeys & Journaling
Journeys & Journaling
Saturdays 11am-1pm CT
Starting May 16
3 weeks
If you think of your life as a journey, what experiences and insights can you share along the way? What context would you provide? What themes emerge? How can you shape your narrative into a tale that blends adventure and discovery? In this workshop we will write fiction, poetry, and nonfiction inspired by journeys in literary works such as The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, My Great, Wide, Beautiful World by Juanita Harrison, and Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi.
Instructor: Abena Ntoso
Healthcare & Healing
Healthcare & Healing
Mondays 5-7pm CT
Starting June 1
3 weeks
What does health and healing look like in each of our lives? What should we reasonably expect from a modern healthcare system? How can our literary practice help us process our experiences with healthcare and healing? In this workshop we will generate our own writing inspired by literary techniques in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from several authors including William Carlos Williams, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Fady Joudah, Dave Newman, Kay Ulanday Barrett, and Atul Gawande.
Instructor: Abena Ntoso
World Writers Cafe
World Writers Cafe
Improve your English through creative writing and literature!
Improve your English through creative writing and literature!
World Writers Cafe is a six-week literary workshop designed with English learners in mind. Enjoy creative writing, literature, and discussion with intermediate-level* English learners from around the world. All workshops are in English and are capped at 10 participants to allow for intensive language study, engaging discussions, and extensive feedback. Registration fee: $390. Scholarships available.
Summer 2026 World Writers Cafe
Summer 2026 World Writers Cafe
Saturdays 11am-1pm (Central Time)
Starting Saturday June 6
Ending Saturday July 18
(*no session on Saturday July 4)
6 weeks
Instructor: Abena Ntoso
*World Writers Cafe is designed for people with English language proficiency level B1 or higher (see CEFR levels). If you are unsure about your English proficiency level or have questions or concerns, please email info@bricolagelit.com prior to registering for World Writers Cafe.
Writers Cohorts
Writers Cohorts
The Writers Cohort 8-week workshops are free, and the cohort experience gives us the chance to develop camaraderie and growth in our literary practice. Thus, we ask that participants plan to attend all 8 sessions, if possible. Apply by January 20 for the Spring 2026 Writing Cohort and tell us about yourself and your work.
"This was an incredible experience and this cohort brought me immense joy. I loved connecting with the other writers, providing and receiving commentary, and setting aside regular time to further hone my writing. I feel even more inspired and committed to furthering my creative practice." —Lilly
"This was an incredible experience and this cohort brought me immense joy. I loved connecting with the other writers, providing and receiving commentary, and setting aside regular time to further hone my writing. I feel even more inspired and committed to furthering my creative practice." —Lilly
Summer 2026 Writers Cohort
Summer 2026 Writers Cohort
Voice & Vision: Finding Your Unique Writer’s Identity
Voice & Vision: Finding Your Unique Writer’s Identity
Tuesdays 5pm-7pm (Central Time)
Starting Tuesday June 2
Ending Tuesday July 21
8 weeks
Great writing in any genre—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, hybrid—sparks our imagination and invites us into the world of the story. In this workshop we will focus on structure, style, and tone to develop your unique identity as a writer. Your unique voice, vision, and human presence in your writing create the humanity and inspiration of human-to-human connection; this is what separates your work from AI-generated writing and makes your writing special. We will open each session with a short meditation, then study an aspect of literary craft and discuss a literary mentor text, followed by a generative writing exercise and time for sharing and supportive feedback, focusing on noticing the strengths in our writing and opening a wide range of possibilities from there. The last two workshop sessions will be devoted to individual conferencing and supportive feedback. This literary workshop operates as a cohort and is free for all selected participants. Apply by April 30 for consideration.
Instructor: Abena Ntoso
Free Guide to Good Literary Conversations
Free Guide to Good Literary Conversations
Reading and writing are often practiced in peaceful solitude — yet it can also be rewarding to discuss our literary activities with others, sharing insights from our adventures with literature and creative writing. The Guide to Good Literary Conversations provides tools and tips to help you enjoy enriching conversations inspired by literature.
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