What It Is:

Have you ever finished a great writing session where you felt as if you and the characters were alive in the scene? And then did you wonder if you could get to that state at any time? Even when you felt stuck?

The Writer’s Prep is a series of simple exercises based on The Method acting technique developed by Lee Strasberg that enable you to connect deeply to your work before you begin to write, allowing you to write truthfully in the imaginary circumstances of the scene.

For over a century, actors have known that the way to be alive in a scene, and to be truthful in the given circumstances is to connect to it sensorially. That same truth applies to writers, too. The Writer’s Prep takes The Method’s proven techniques, and adapts them for writers.

Don’t write your way into the scene.
Be in the scene before you write.

Who It’s For:

You might be working on a novel, memoir, story, or essay. You might have a completed draft, and are ready to make it come alive. Or you might have pages that are evolving. Designed for writers of all levels, The Writer’s Prep gives you the tools to write truthfully in the imaginary world of your work.

What You’ll Get:

A solid foundation in the craft of preparation through a series of sensory exercises that are simple, quick, and effective. You will finish the workshop with specific tools that aid your work.

How We Will Work:

Each class will focus on a sensory technique that I will lead everyone through. Then we will write. Afterwards, we’ll discuss your experience with the technique, and I will give you feedback to help you hone your skills, and sharpen the technique’s impact on your writing. Please note: we will not read pages or critique work. This is not a class for what you write, but for how you prepare to write.

Testimonials:

Working with DeLauné in Writer’s Prep has been transformative for me. She has managed to unleash a bold and unselfconscious voice in my writing. I walked in feeling timid, somewhat frightened, and certainly not “good enough.” But after doing the different exercises that she teaches, I’d leave flying high with an open heart, and a deep connection to the time, space, and experiences for my memoir – a connection that had eluded me before. I’m not sure how she manages to harness all of this, but she does with joy, kindness and sensitivity. I have felt cheered, celebrated, challenged and moved thanks to her workshop. My pen happily flows across the page now. I cannot wait to do another one! – Sarah W.

Writer’s Prep is an inspiring course on how to release your inner voice for the stories
you want to tell. I was captivated from the beginning, and wrote with more freedom than I’ve ever written before. DeLauné is a great coach, and the camaraderie with the small group of fellow writers was delightful. – Jane A.

This class is unlike any I have taken before. It teaches techniques that have made my writing richer and deeper. Thanks to DeLauné’s lessons and exercises, I am engaging more fully with the characters, settings, and scenes of my novel-in-progress. – Dvora R.

Through the methodology of Writer’s Prep that DeLaune teaches with creativity, honesty, and wisdom, she provides deep insights that resonate in my writing. Each week presented a new opportunity to refine my craft, enriching my daily writing process. My experience of working with DeLauné, and practicing her methodology has been profoundly inspiring. I wholeheartedly recommend Writers Prep; it exceeded my expectations. – Joyce L.