Upcoming Events

                      WITH ROBIN FINN

The Heartifacts Mentorship (Online)

Dates: Ongoing Program; Now Enrolling 2 Spots!
Enrollment Offered Through a Conversation; Space is limited.

The Heartifacts Mentorship is a comprehensive writing mentorship designed to bring a transformational writing project to life (book, mini-memoir, personal journey, or other writing project), alongside a dedicated community of committed women writers. Designed for those who feel the call not just to write — but to launch, complete, or claim a meaningful body of work. 

Heart. Soul. Pen. Weekly Writing Course (In Person)

Dates: Ongoing Wednesdays (11 am-12 pm)
The Circle, 1122 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA

Join a Heart. Soul. Pen. women’s writing experience designed for writers, creatives, and anyone looking to discover her voice – no prior writing experience needed. Using the principles of Heart. Soul. Pen., engage in intuitive guided writing and sharing exercises that light your creative spark and immerse you in an uplifting community of women finding their voices and sharing their stories.

Heart. Soul. Pen. ® Signature Course (Online)

Dates: Fall 2026 Dates TBD 
Offered Quarterly on Mondays, 4-6:30 PM PST/7-9:30 EST; 8 weeks on Zoom

The Heart. Soul. Pen. 8-week workshop is offered quarterly throughout the year and is designed to create a safe space for deep-dive creativity and soul-centered writing for an intimate group of women. Together, we focus on igniting creative flow, cultivating an attitude of exploration and play, and sharing our work in an uplifting environment. No prior writing experience necessary.  $595.00. Meets fully on Zoom.

Craft and Community: Monthly Write In

Dates: July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2
Time: 7:00—9:00 PM PST

A monthly community write in that is designed to support writers who crave creative momentum, connection, and a nurturing community. Rooted in the values of UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, this monthly meetup offers space to write, share, explore, and engage with the writing life alongside fellow writers. Writers across all genres and levels are welcome. Whether you are developing personal essays, fiction, memoir, or a new project that is not yet fully understood, the monthly write in invites you to set aside focused time to work on your project, deepen your voice, strengthen your practice, get an accountability check, and stay connected to a writing community. You can sign up for all dates or just pick which dates you would like at the button below!

Heart. Soul. Pen. NYC Weekend Writing Retreat (In Person)

Dates: July 11-12;  Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm est
In Person: Private Apartment UWS, New York, NY
This is a tailored, intimate, in-person experience designed to nurture your soul, ignite your creativity, and surround you with a supportive sisterhood of women committed to their writing and self-expression.
Over two full days, you will:
  • Write with joy and move through creative blocks
  • Discover and deepen your unique writer’s voice
  • Share your work and receive inspiring, strength-based feedback that builds momentum and flow
  • Receive a 1:1 project consultation to support your writing in a focused, meaningful way

Retreat Earlybird Investment: $950 

Overnight accommodations not included.

UCLA Women's Writing Weekend Workshop (In Person)

Dates: Aug 1-2, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am- 5pm pst
Offered Quarterly on UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA

The Women’s Writing Weekend Workshop is offered quarterly throughout the year on campus at UCLA. This course is designed for writers of all levels looking for creative inspiration. Through writing prompts, in-class writing and sharing, strength-based feedback, and simple tools and tips, we create a supportive community where every writer’s imagination is lit and nurtured. At the end of the workshop, students leave with multiple pieces that may be seeds for future stories, develop into longer writing projects, or simply be creatively satisfying.

UCLA Women's Writing Weekend Workshop (In Person)

Dates: October 17-18, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am- 5pm pst
Offered Quarterly on UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA

The Women’s Writing Weekend Workshop is offered quarterly throughout the year on campus at UCLA. This course is designed for writers of all levels looking for creative inspiration. Through writing prompts, in-class writing and sharing, strength-based feedback, and simple tools and tips, we create a supportive community where every writer’s imagination is lit and nurtured. At the end of the workshop, students leave with multiple pieces that may be seeds for future stories, develop into longer writing projects, or simply be creatively satisfying.

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