General Admission: $30 | Belcourt/Porch Members: $25
Join the Belcourt for a writing workshop inspired by Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir. In the film, Lidia (Imogen Poots) begins to heal from an abusive childhood through her writing practice. In this “Writing for Healing” workshop, we’ll introduce core principles and best practices of expressive writing, an approach grounded in decades of research linking reflective writing to reduced stress, improved mood and greater overall well-being. Through guided prompts, participants will explore their inner lives on the page in ways that support healing, wellness, insight and “the examined life.”
Presented in conjunction with Kristen Stewart’s THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER, opening at the Belcourt on Fri, Feb 6. See the film on your own, then join us for the workshop. Movie tickets sold separately.
About Katie McDougall
Katie McDougall, co-founder and co-director of The Porch, is a native Nashvillian, a fiction writer and a teacher. She earned a BA at Colorado College and her MFA in Fiction Writing at Colorado State University. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Litmosphere, Chapter16, Barcelona Review and Storyglossia. She was a finalist in the 2023 Lit/South Awards. Katie has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and mentor of literature and writing, and has deep experience coordinating writing retreats. After leaving the traditional classroom, she worked as the Master Teacher in Residence at The Island School in the Bahamas. In 2023, she piloted and spearheaded The Porch’s Writing for Good program. When not at her desk, she can be found trail-running with her golden retriever, Homer, hammocking or nibbling on Clif Bars, ideally somewhere with a view.
About The Porch
The Porch inspires, educates and connects writers and readers of all ages and stages through classes and literary events. Workshops at The Porch are rigorous yet welcoming, encouraging creative expression while sharpening knowledge of craft. Led by experienced teachers, classes allow participants to learn from one another in a supportive atmosphere.
