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Running Starts is a two-week, 90-minute online writing workshop designed to help you kickstart a new writing project—or jump back into one that’s been waiting for you. 

Through fast-paced journal prompts, idea-generating exercises, and a few delightfully silly invitations, you’ll gather fresh material, uncover new angles, and rebuild momentum. We’ll move between focused writing sprints and partner shares to get you out of your head and into the productivity zone, with gentle structure and real-time encouragement. Writers of all genres and levels are welcome—come ready to begin (again).

Learn more and register here! Space is limited.

Join Emma at the downtown Portland Library for her 2nd Annual Write-A-Thon! There will be a new prompt every 15 minutes, with invitations to share your work aloud and chat with other writers. Drop in any time between 12-3pm.

More information here.

Register here!

Running Starts is a two-week, 90-minute online writing workshop designed to help you kickstart a new writing project—or jump back into one that’s been waiting for you. 

Through fast-paced journal prompts, idea-generating exercises, and a few delightfully silly invitations, you’ll gather fresh material, uncover new angles, and rebuild momentum. We’ll move between focused writing sprints and partner shares to get you out of your head and into the productivity zone, with gentle structure and real-time encouragement. Writers of all genres and levels are welcome—come ready to begin (again).

This event is free, but limited to 20 spaces! Register here.

A 90-minute creative writing workshop designed to help you shake off winter and step back into your creative rhythm. Open to both fiction and nonfiction writers, this session features seasonally inspired prompts, tailored craft exercises, and group discussion, all aimed at helping you brush off the cobwebs, run a few creative laps, and reconnect with the page—whether you’re returning to journaling, exploring a short story idea, or simply craving some quiet time with your thoughts. The workshop concludes with optional opportunities to share your work aloud. You'll also leave with some simple take-home tips to help you maintain a consistent writing practice beyond our time together.

Over the course of three weeks, make measurable progress on your writing project and build community with other writers. Workshops will feature small critique groups, larger group feedback sessions, tailored writing exercises, and one-on-one meetings with the instructor. There will also be optional assignments and simple tips to help you maintain a consistent writing practice outside of the workshop. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make substantial progress on a piece of writing. Fiction and nonfiction writers of all levels are welcome. 

You can learn more and sign up here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.

This event is free but registration is required! Please sign up here.

Join us at the Falmouth Memorial Library for a free two-hour creative writing workshop. This workshop is open to teens and adults and will feature writing prompts, timed writing exercises, group discussions, and invitations to read your work aloud. This workshop will also include simple tips and optional take away assignments to help you maintain a consistent writing practice outside of the workshop as well. 

Over the course of three weeks, make measurable progress on your writing project and build community with other writers. Workshops will feature small critique groups, larger group feedback sessions, tailored writing exercises, and one-on-one meetings with the instructor. There will also be optional assignments and simple tips to help you maintain a consistent writing practice outside of the workshop. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make substantial progress on a piece of writing. Fiction and nonfiction writers of all levels are welcome. 

You can learn more and sign up here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.

Over the course of three weeks, make measurable progress on your writing project and build community with other writers. Workshops will feature small critique groups, larger group feedback sessions, tailored writing exercises, and one-on-one meetings with the instructor. There will also be optional assignments and simple tips to help you maintain a consistent writing practice outside of the workshop. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make substantial progress on a piece of writing. Fiction and nonfiction writers of all levels are welcome. 

You can learn more and sign up here.

That short story idea you have in your phone? That cover letter you’ve been avoiding? The poem you want to submit but need someone there to hold your hand? THIS IS FOR YOU!!! 

The idea is simple! Pay a little money and I make you write! We'll have 30-minute check-ins, group accountability, and simple prompts to get you going! 

Early bird tickets availble until 01/30.

You can learn more and purchase tickets here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.

Pitch your single friend with a 3-5 minute presentation. Meet fellow Portland singles just in time for Valentine's Day!

A night of singles pitches, light speed dating, food and beverages. Tickets include 1 cocktail or mocktail. Limited taco menu and full bar. Mingle and meet fellow Portland singles ages 25 and up. Wingmen welcome but must have a ticket.

Feeling shy? You will have the opportunity to tell us who you're interested in - if the feeling is mutual we will set you up. Can't wait to see you!

Purchase tickets here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.

2026 is the year you find and deepen your journaling practice! Whether you do morning pages, gratitude lists, or don't journal at all but want to, this workshop is for you. 

Our time together will feature journal prompts, various techniques, and practical tools to help you create a journaling practice that works for YOU. 

Taught by local writer and educator Emma Reynolds, who has kept a journal for 19 (!!!) years! 

You can learn more and purchase tickets here.

A biweekly accountability group for those who have completed the "Creativity Bootcamp" hosted by "Create with Emma" (createwithemma.r). For artists and writers to hold themselves accountable to creating more in 2026.

Note: at this time the group is full! To be the first to learn about Emma’s next Creativity Accountability group, please sign up for her email list here.