Outwriting the Inner Critic: Quiet the Critic and Write from the Mentor
Outwriting the Inner Critic: Quiet the Critic and Write from the Mentor with Laura Berlage
Writing is an incredible journey of bringing our hearts to the page. But so often, our heads grow noisy and cutting, intrusive thoughts hold us back—that’s stupid, you’re not good enough, no one is going to like that! Who do you think you are anyway?
The truth is, everyone has these harsh thoughts, but those thoughts are NOT YOU. There are real, actionable ways you can quiet the inner critic and cultivate your inner mentor in its place.
In this three-week course co-taught by Susan Brearley and Laura Berlage, hosted by Garden of Neuro Institute, unpack what the inner critic is, where it comes from, and how to unhitch yourself from its clutches, as well as how to shift your mind-speak into the positive by cultivating an inner mentor to inspire and guide your writing journey. This is an invitation to embrace a paradigm shift that can transform your relationship with yourself, your writing, and your creative journey.
All experience levels and writing styles or forms of creative expression are welcome. Bring your questions and an open mind to hold the space that you too can outwrite the inner critic.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for three weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Laura Berlage
Laura is a contemporary Renaissance woman living and working on her family’s century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, WI. From fiber arts to creative writing, music to storytelling, she never tires of the magic of transforming idea into form and overlapping narrative and visual.