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Summer 2023 Workshops

Writing is for everyone! Songs of Ourselves provides writing workshops and resources for LGBTQIA+ (including those who are questioning!) people. We do not believe in labeling writing as "good" or "bad" but instead intend to empower queer and trans people to use writing in ways that feel good to them. All workshops are structured around providing opportunities for mindfulness activities, self-compassion, and creating realistic intentions for building a writing practice.

Every workshop this summer welcomes seasoned writers, curious beginners, and everyone in between. Workshops are 90 minutes and cost $15 per session. If you are unable to pay the full amount or cannot pay at all, you can still sign up and join us. See the registration form for more information.

  • Queer Self Discovery

    June 25, 2023
    2pm eastern on Zoom

    Participants will be guided through a series of reflective prompts and exercises that encourage exploration of personal experiences and perspectives related to queer identity. Writers will gain a deeper understanding of their queer identity and how it intersects with other aspects of their lives. This workshop is open to all individuals who identify as queer or are questioning.

  • Writing Through Transition

    July 22 & 29, 2023
    1pm eastern on Zoom

    This two session workshop will cover tips for trans* people on how to create a supportive reflective writing practice that you can utilize no matter where you're at in your transition. We will spend time in each class in discussion with each other and responding to a short writing prompt. At the end of each session, participants will also receive 10 writing prompts that they can work through for the rest of the month. This workshop is a trans and nonbinary only space, questioning people welcomed.

  • Poetry for Uncertain Times

    August 10, 2023
    7pm eastern on Zoom

    The act of reading and writing poetry can serve as a refuge for queer and trans folks, helping us navigate through the turbulence of uncertain times. In this workshop, participants will explore how poetry can encourage mindfulness, emotional resilience, as well as how it can be an act of resistance in the face of adversity. Through writing prompts and exercises, participants will create their own poems that speak to their experiences, feelings, and hopes for the future.

    This workshop is open to all individuals who identify as queer or are questioning.

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About Songs of Ourselves

Sage Mitchell (he/they) is a queer, trans-masculine writer and educator living in Michigan.  He teaches English to emerging artists at Interlochen Arts Academy. Sage started Songs of Ourselves June of 2020 as a response to the isolation felt by many during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Songs of Ourselves has reached hundreds of people across the globe, in the form of workshops and zines. Personally, Sage has been using writing as a reflective tool since elementary school and particularly enjoys journaling and poetry.

To read some of Sage's writing click here. 


Sage is available to teach workshops, facilitate conversations, and consult on different writing projects. Feel free to send an email to thesongsofourselves@gmail.com with any ideas.