FAQ’s

Adults come to Mighty Words Studio for all kinds of reasons: to reconnect with creativity after life got busy, explore family stories or personal history, work on a memoir or essay, find creative community, or simply claim weekly time for creative expression—a ritual that's entirely their own.

Writers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome—from people new to creative writing to those who've published books. You don't need pages written or a project in mind. Just curiosity and the willingness to write honestly.

The honesty of what people share creates genuine connection. Friendships form. When you feel known and safe, you can push your edge and do your best work.

We begin with a 5-minute meditation to help you settle in, let go of the day, and arrive fully present.

Then we dive into the work. Each 2.5-hour session moves fluidly between studying craft and writing—there's a real rhythm to it, so it doesn't feel like a class. It feels participatory, alive.

You'll respond to provocative prompts and arresting photos designed to unlock raw emotion and surprising stories. We explore craft through short excerpts from master writers—Isabel Wilkerson, Joan Didion, Elena Ferrante, George Saunders—learning to read like writers, noticing what works and why. Sometimes we'll look at work from different genres: narrative nonfiction, memoir, even screenplay dialogue.

We might focus on vivid scene-setting, character development, emotional conflict, symbolism, point of view, or voice. The goal isn't perfection. It's permission: to write about the whole human condition—love, lust, rage, longing—and to become a more confident, capable storyteller.

You'll become a stronger writer—that's a given. But there's something else that happens here.

The prompts push you to explore your life from unexpected angles—a wrong turn you took, bad advice you received, the moment of your birth. As you write, you realize that all the characters in your stories have to be dimensional. No one is a flat villain, even people who've acted villainously.

That insight changes how you see the world. There's a deep element of personal freedom that arises from the group. People start to see their own narratives differently. When we write about our lives—when we see ourselves as characters in a larger story and investigate what makes dimensional characters compelling—we naturally develop more empathy for those around us.

It's not just about craft. It's about transformation.

No. Sharing is always optional.

What many students discover, however, is that in the studio's culture of mutual support, reading aloud becomes unexpectedly freeing. Writers who once hid their stories often find it empowering to be heard—and to realize they're not alone in what they're exploring.

You choose what to share and when.

Yes—always in a way that honors your voice and intentions.

This isn't a literary seminar. Each session, one student has the opportunity to share up to 1,200 words (sent out in advance) for supportive critique.

Learning to give thoughtful feedback is a core part of becoming a stronger writer. It sharpens your eye, helps you notice what's working instead of obsessing over what isn't, and makes you a better judge of your own work.

I teach The Art of Supportive Critique. We learn to notice and pay attention to what works—the specific images, lines, risks, or emotional truths that make a piece come alive. We ask illuminating questions that open new possibilities rather than pushing writers toward the story we wish they'd explored. We focus on specifics rather than generalizations, so writers feel deeply seen and understood. We read as both curious readers and writers, and we receive feedback with curiosity rather than defensiveness.

Critique is never about tearing something down. It's about helping each writer express their story in the most alive, authentic way possible.

Recordings are available for two weeks. They're provided so you can stay connected if you can't attend live.

No preparation needed. You don't have to come with a draft or an idea.

Writers come from very different backgrounds. Some are new to creative writing. Others have been writing for years. Many arrive after taking time away from writing, or at the start of a new project.

This is a place to experiment, find fresh momentum, and begin again. The creative practice itself brings clarity, energy, and a new way of seeing the world. Like mindfulness practice, writing teaches you to pay attention. You might find yourself noticing details everywhere—the clenched fist of someone angry on the street, the way light falls through a window—and thinking, that's a story.

Workshops are $230 per month for four live 2.5-hour sessions.

At the end of each month, you're welcome to switch into a different workshop time if space allows. Just send me a note and I'll do my best to accommodate you.

All sessions are taught by me, Gali Kronenberg. I've spent over 30 years as a journalist, ghostwriter, and writing coach, helping more than 100 writers publish essays, memoirs, books, and stories—with publishers like HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster, and in outlets like The Los Angeles Times, Self, Glamour, Yoga Journal, Redbook and Tin House.

Many students join simply to reconnect with creativity and expression. Others come with specific goals—completing a memoir, writing personal essays, beginning a nonfiction book, or learning how to get published.

I've helped students publish with major houses and literary outlets, self-publish books that found devoted readers, and develop work that earned a PEN Emerging Voices Fellowship. I'm happy to answer questions about finding a literary agent, pitching articles and essays, and navigating publishing.

If after your first session you feel the workshop isn't right, just email me within 24 hours. I'll refund your payment for the month—no questions asked. 

Yes. If you want deeper individual guidance—developmental editing, book coaching, ghostwriting, manuscript assessment, or focused support on a nonfiction or memoir project—you can learn more on the 1-on-1 page or schedule a free 30-minute consultation.