{"id":22885,"date":"2026-08-19T13:28:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/?page_id=22885"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:07:08","slug":"writers-studio-workshop-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/writers-studio\/writers-studio-workshop-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Writers\u2019 Studio Workshop Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Writers&#8217; Studio Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/writers-studio\/mission-vision-and-values\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Mission, Vision, &#038; 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Focused Instruction<\/strong>: Each 60-minute session begins with a brief, insightful mini-lecture introducing a specific journaling method, coping strategy, or guided prompt. You&#8217;ll also receive practical handouts to take home with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low-Pressure Practice &amp; Individual Writing Time<\/strong>: Following the brief lesson, you&#8217;ll have dedicated, quiet time to try out the techniques yourself and write in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Discussion<\/strong>: If you feel inspired to share your thoughts or discuss the day&#8217;s topic with fellow students, you&#8217;ll be warmly invited to do so. Prefer to keep your writing private? That is 100% okay! You are always welcome to focus solely on independent, quiet practice without any pressure to share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-what-you-ll-take-away\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll take away<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical, research-backed journaling prompts and techniques you can use anytime, anywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated time built into your week to check in with yourself and process stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful takeaway handouts to build your personal wellness toolkit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A low-stakes, flexible space that respects your privacy while supporting your personal growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>No prior creative writing experience required\u2014just bring yourself, something to write on, and a willingness to explore!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-fight-flight-or-write-writing-for-wellness-schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fight, Flight, or Write: Writing for Wellness schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time<\/strong>: Tuesdays, 6:30\u20137:30 PM <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Atherton Union (AU), Room 326 Board Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fall 2026 Meeting Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-6a85e7cd7b789-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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