The Quiet Writing Workshop
A four-part masterclass in crafting stories from everyday moments with Andrea Firth, editor at Brevity and co-founder of Diablo Writers' Workshop
Discover the art of quiet writing, where the power of storytelling emerges from the small, often-overlooked moments of daily life. In this workshop, you’ll learn to transform ordinary experiences into compelling essays and short stories that deeply resonate with readers.
Through close readings, you’ll explore what defines quiet writing, focusing on how it captures universal truths with subtlety and nuance. You’ll also engage in your own quiet writing practice, cultivating a voice that invites readers to reflect and connect.
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About The Instructor
Andrea A. Firth is an Editor at Brevity Blog and cofounder of Diablo Writers’ Workshop where she teaches creative writing, provides editorial consulting, and supports a vibrant writing community. Andrea has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Saint Mary’s College of California. She was a finalist for The Missouri Review's 2021 Perkoff Prize in nonfiction, and her work has appeared in Dorothy Parker’s Ashes, Allium, Please See Me, Motherwell, The Coachella Review, Brevity Blog among others. She has also worked as journalist, was a longtime contributor to Oakland Magazine, and has published hundreds of articles in news outlets and magazines. Learn more about her and read her recent work at www.andreaafirth.com.