Melissa Greene invites women of all writing levels to join her upcoming Write From the Heart workshops. Women’s Intro: Writing Without Fear runs next year from March 4 to April 1, 2025, and Women’s Memoir: Exploring Our Life Stories takes place from January 20 to February 17, 2025. These courses provide a nurturing space for self-expression, free from grades, grammar rules or judgment. Sharing is always optional.

Since 2002, Greene’s classes have empowered women, including those that feel apprehensive about writing, to discover the freedom and joy of putting pen to paper. “For two hours a week, writing connects us to ourselves and each other,” she says. Her welcoming approach encourages participants to embrace the creative process with curiosity and openness.

Known for her warmth and humor, Greene helps students move past perfectionism and self-doubt. “Creating means goofing around, taking chances and letting ourselves be surprised,” she explains. “It’s about finding joy in the unexpected and delighting in what unfolds.”

In addition to her workshops, Greene offers private sessions and leads writing support groups for cancer patients.