Georgia Clark’s Storyteller Groups
Do you want to tell stories onstage or publish your personal essays? Are you looking for writing advice, feedback on your work, accountability, and community?
Georgia Clark’s Storyteller Groups are for you!
Offered at both the Beginner and Advanced level, these groups are empowering and generative virtual monthly meet-ups for writers of all ages and backgrounds. In each 2-hour meet-up, writers will workshop 1,200 word (or less) stories or essays, and get feedback from both Georgia and fellow members. Plus, we’ll have industry Q&As, craft lectures, and more.
Membership is offered on a quarterly basis (each quarter is three months). Writers also get access to a private Slack channel where they can chat online in between classes.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Beginner dates (Q1): Thursday May 16th, Thursday June 27th, Thursday July 18th (all classes 6pm - 8pmET). Apply HERE.
Advanced dates (Q1): Wednesday May 8th, Monday June 17th, Monday July 15th. Apply HERE.
Advanced
The Advanced Group is designed for writers with some experience. You have either a) performed at a live (or virtual) storytelling show or b) have had a personal essay published online or in print. You’re not brand new but you’re keen to keep learning and getting higher level feedback that will continue to push you. You have skills but want to keep growing as a writer and connect with other Advanced artists.
Beginner
The Beginner Group is designed for brand new writers. You want to write but don’t how or where to start. Or, you used to write, but that feels like a long time ago. You’re keen to learn, and are looking for a safe space to be a beginner—to try things out, make mistakes, and get better. You want to be in a group with other beginners, who are also new to performing and/or writing stories for shows or print. You are eager for a new chapter!
How it works.
Both Storyteller Groups meets once a month via Zoom, 6pm - 8pmET. Members vote on dates to ensure they can make each session.
Members will have the chance to workshop a 1,200 piece once per quarter. Your piece can be a story intended to be told live or a personal essay intended for publication. Workshopping writers will be invited to submit their pieces to the Group two weeks before our class. In class, you’ll receive written and verbal feedback on your work. You will not be required to read your story aloud in class. Feedback is based on your unique goals and is designed to be practical, encouraging, and easy to implement. Max. four workshops per meet-up. While students’ workshops are the priority, meet-ups will also feature craft lectures, industry Q+As, or anything Georgia perceives to be helpful to the Group, based on the Group needs and goals.
A typical class might feature 1) writer check-ins (each writer checks in on their own progress in their writing life, reflecting on the goals they set in the last class 2) 2 - 3 workshops 3) a craft lecture on showing not telling 4) goal-setting for the month.
There will also be a private dedicated Slack channel where writers can chat online in between classes. Georgia will participate in the Slack. Slack is a free, easy-to-use messaging platform for business that combines the functionality of email and text.
The group will be capped at twelve. The groups are open to all gender identities (male, female, non-binary.)
Both Storyteller Groups are designed as a quarterly engagement. Each quarter is 3 months, with four quarters per calendar year. Members may cancel at the end of each quarter or choose to renew. The Group has no end date.
The membership fee is $150 per month. That’s $450 per quarter. Membership fees are due each quarter (payment due every 3 months). Writers who pay for the full year in advance receive one month free. Payment is via Venmo, Zelle, or bank transfer.
Who is Georgia Clark?
Georgia Clark is the founder and host of Generation Women. A renowned six-times published author, writing teacher, mentor, and book coach, her critically acclaimed novels, including "Island Time" and "It Had To Be You," have delighted readers worldwide. With over fifteen years of professional storytelling and editing experience, Georgia brings expertise and enthusiasm to each Storyteller Group meet-up. Through Generation Women, she has guided hundreds of performers, refining their stories into powerful, impactful performances.
Both Storyteller Groups offer:
Feedback from Georgia + your fellow writers
Once writers have first drafts, we’ll begin critiquing. Your thorough notes will identify what is working, as well as offer critique and actionable suggestions. Feedback is designed to be informative, inspiring, and helpful, and appropriate for your experience level.
Insight
Each month, Georgia will candidly discuss a craft or industry-focused topic relevant to storytellers, such as how to perform onstage or pitch an editor. There will always be time for discussion.
Accountability
Hate having to write but love having written? We hear you! The Storyteller Groups offer accountability so you stop procrastinating and start writing. Remember, done is better than perfect (and perfect doesn’t exist!) Writers will be invited to set monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals. In each session, we’ll check in on your progress and you can ask questions about any challenges. This is a place to show up as a writer.
Special industry guests
Throughout the year, we’ll have intimate Q+As with publishing professionals, award-winning storytellers and published essayists.
Guidance
Georgia can help up identify what stories to tell and why, do generative exercises to get your juices flowing, create practical plans for getting started on something new, including recommended reading and resources. The Group can address writers’ block, stage fright, and more,
Fun
Writing can be hard but it can also be fun! The Storyteller Groups are places to play as well as to learn. Get ready to laugh, to cheer on your fellow writers and be cheered on yourself! The Groups are designed to be a feel-good experiences that’ll empower, expand, and excite you.
Sarah Costanza
“Exceeded my expectations. From learning, group critique sessions and feedback from Georgia—she’s created a supportive writing community and gives 1:1 attention and coaching at the same time. My writing practice has improved in quality and in speed!”
FAQs + fine print
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Use your best judgement. If you’ve performed or published in the last five years, you are likely Advanced. You can also switch between classes if you feel you are at the wrong level.
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A. Yes: you pay quarterly, and can decide not to opt in for the next quarter.
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Each class is recorded in its entirety if you have to miss it.
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In extenuating circumstances, Zoom meetings may be rescheduled. Every effort will be made to to ensure all writers can join the rescheduled session. All sessions will be recorded, and one-on-one time organized, for anyone who can’t make a rescheduled time.
Refunds are only offered for students leaving a Group permanently, not for students unable to make a Zoom session. Refunds are offered at the end of each quarter, not mid-quarter.
Email hellogeorgia@gmail.com with any questions!