Writing Wild Workshops
Workshops exploring the landscapes of the body and the earth.
Writing Wild Workshops are generative workshops exploring our wild, physical selves in all the landscapes we inhabit. Participants drop into their senses and write to and from this place in a series of exercises meant to inspire and get their creative juices going. Plan for camaraderie, craft talk, nature walking, discussion, and plenty of writing. #writingwildworkshops
Join Me for Summer 2024 Workshops!
August 4th 10-3pm - CLASS FULL!
$150 for a full day of writing and craft discussion.
Or $125each, if you register with a friend.
Groups of 8 or more can request a workshop anywhere in Colorado. Contact Karen with interest and for details. Off-site workshops start at $175/person.
Write Intuitively, Write Well, Write Wild.
I have 30 years of teaching experience in the craft of creative writing. I also coach, do public speaking engagements and consult on manuscripts or works in progress.
Contact me and let’s chat!
Consultation + Coaching
I offer one-time or on-going consultations on literary fiction or creative nonfiction manuscripts. Fees vary depending on author need and project. II also provide monthly coaching. Inquire here.
testimonials
“Karen is a magician. Through a series of immersive exercises she guided us to tap into the wisdom of our senses, drawing out our voices. By the end of the workshop we had each crafted jewels of narrative that left us yearning to keep going. An enriching, revelatory experience that I can’t wait to repeat.”
—Giula B., Boulder, CO
“The best gift I’ve ever given myself is to hire Karen as my creative writing consultant and coach”
—Danelle Y., Castle Rock, CO
“Thank you again for your sage direction and dedication to the word.”
—Capt. Mike A., Cypress, TX.
Upcoming Workshops + Classes
2025 Fishtrap Yearlong Workshop
Thrilled to Announce this yearlong book project at Fishtrap. We’ll work in groups and one-on-on to craft and finish your book-length Story.
A Walk in the Woods: Mapping New Territory and Exploring the Terrain of Your Book-Length Story with Karen Auvinen
“A journey of a thousand miles is begins with a single step” —Laozi
Just as a walk in the forest reveals hidden paths and surprising discoveries, this Yearlong workshop invites you to uncover the path of your own story by learning to trust your intuition and the act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Applications Open November 1, 2024
Click Here for more information an to register.
Lighthouse Workshops this Spring
8-Week Memoir Intensive: Crafting Your story
Jan 8th - Feb 26th, 4-6pm MT
$505 for non-members
8 spaces available
The Fox Who Came to Dinner
Rough Beauty: Forty Seasons of Mountain Living
“A Gorgeous Meditation on Solitude and Connection.”
This critically-acclaimed memoir chronicles Karen’s forty seasons of “living wild” in the Colorado Rockies and the shifting landscapes of being alone. It traces Karen’s retreat into wildness to learn what it means “to live deeply, becoming intimate with rocks and stars.”
