Entering the Spirit Space: A Writing Workshop Using Medicina Tradicional
Entering the Spirit Space: A Writing Workshop Using Medicina Tradicional
Join author Anel Flores, and Erika Casasola, Mexican curandera, to enter on a path to more authentic and fulfilling writing practice. In this workshop, we’ll open up the creative process using the traditional curanderismo (healing) practice of conversation, the “platica.” You’ll come away with a tool bag of ideas for future writing and some suggestions for sharing and submitting your work for publication. Continue reading →
The Poet as Citizen Scientist
The Poet as Citizen Scientist
In this four-part series of experiential workshops, we will explore how taking on a Citizen Science project in nature can deepen one’s writing while making a real contribution to science. Conversely, we will explore what special traits a creative writer brings to the pursuit of Citizen Science. Continue reading →
The Creativity of a Narrative Arc
The Creativity of a Narrative Arc
Outlining and creativity are often seen as diametrical. In writing a story, creativity isn’t enough, there has to be a certain structure in place to hold your story up. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to use the traditional narrative arc to outline and write stories. We’ll identify key points integral to story making, such as the conflict, the climax, and the rising action. In doing so, we’ll learn to outline our stories while maintaining our creativity. Continue reading →
Inkstravaganza Gala: “Writing for Young Voices”
Inkstravaganza Gala: “Writing for Young Voices”
Help us celebrate the power of creative writing in young lives! This year we spotlight our Writers in Communities (WIC) program and Texas Poet Laureate, Carrie Fountain, whose award-winning poetry and writing for youth bridges genres and centers the experiences of young readers. Continue reading →

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Entering the Spirit Space: A Writing Workshop Using Medicina Tradicional Join author Anel Flores, and Erika Casasola, Mexican curandera, to enter on a path to more authentic and fulfilling writing practice. In this workshop, we’ll open up the creative process using the traditional curanderismo (healing) practice of conversation, the “platica.” You’ll come away with a tool bag of ideas for future writing and some suggestions for sharing and submitting your work for publication. Continue reading →
The Poet as Citizen Scientist In this four-part series of experiential workshops, we will explore how taking on a Citizen Science project in nature can deepen one’s writing while making a real contribution to science. Conversely, we will explore what special traits a creative writer brings to the pursuit of Citizen Science. Continue reading →
The Creativity of a Narrative Arc Outlining and creativity are often seen as diametrical. In writing a story, creativity isn’t enough, there has to be a certain structure in place to hold your story up. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to use the traditional narrative arc to outline and write stories. We’ll identify key points integral to story making, such as the conflict, the climax, and the rising action. In doing so, we’ll learn to outline our stories while maintaining our creativity. Continue reading →
Inkstravaganza Gala: “Writing for Young Voices” Help us celebrate the power of creative writing in young lives! This year we spotlight our Writers in Communities (WIC) program and Texas Poet Laureate, Carrie Fountain, whose award-winning poetry and writing for youth bridges genres and centers the experiences of young readers. Continue reading →

Take Your Storytelling to the Next Level

Gemini Ink believes in the vital role creative writing can play in an individual’s life and personal development. Our writing classes are open to everyone. Whether the last thing you wrote was a poem in high school or you are a published emerging author, we provide a warm supportive writing community and the opportunity to develop your skills.

Our Programs

Creative Writing Classes (CWC)

Creative Writing Classes offers fair-cost excellent workshops by published writers year round.

Writers in Communities (WIC)

Writers in Communities provides free writing workshops to students of all ages in community sites from inner schools to homeless shelters.

Autograph Series

Autograph Series presents internationally celebrated authors in free public readings followed by a ticketed author luncheon featuring an Author Q & A and book signing.

Writers Conference

The Gemini Ink Writers Conference brings together noted contemporary writers and scholars for 3 days of workshops, panel presentations and readings. The theme for 2018 is Writing the New Century. Conference dates are July 20-22.

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