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Empathy Engines and the Imagination. Part One.

Discussion toward a rich writing exploration I’ll post next time. Anya Achtenberg Nov 22, 2025 Empathy Engines and the Imagination. Part One. Anya Achtenberg But first, a few snarky comments from a frustrated creative writing teacher. I teach creative writing. I mentor writers. I consult with writers on their manuscripts. Many people have found me… Continue reading Empathy Engines and the Imagination. Part One.

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October 2nd, a Zoom ask-me-anything and discussion on organic writing craft in times of upheaval, silencing, grief/rage and overwhelm, with novelist-poet-teacher Anya Achtenberg

Many writers need this conversation. Let's have it. Sep 30, 2025 What is offered?--- A free hour of Q & A and open discussion on creative writing craft and process in this time of upheaval, of sorrow, rage, silencing and overwhelm. When--- Thursday, October 2nd, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time/NY; 10:00 am Pacific Time/LA; Ireland… Continue reading October 2nd, a Zoom ask-me-anything and discussion on organic writing craft in times of upheaval, silencing, grief/rage and overwhelm, with novelist-poet-teacher Anya Achtenberg

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Say it!–Standalone Workshops, &, Custom-Made Story–a 10-week intensive course

Announcing writing workshops and classes in resistance to silencing and Suffocation as we write!! Sep 28, 2025 Silencing and Resistance, Suffocation and Writing! I know that I’ve been of use in bringing people into, or back to, their powerful voices, their most creative and compelling writing. This time of monsters is a time of censorship,… Continue reading Say it!–Standalone Workshops, &, Custom-Made Story–a 10-week intensive course

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The Crash of Opposites

The Crash of Opposites: a quick note on suffocation and expression Sep 26, 2025 The Crash of Opposites Writing in Upheaval is a reader-supported publication on Substack. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to my Substack at https://anyaachtenberg.substack.com/ . Anya Achtenberg September 25, 2025 A quick… Continue reading The Crash of Opposites