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IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING
This isn't a course about writing better essays. It's a course about becoming the kind of reader who naturally has better essays to write.
Most writing courses teach you what an essay should look like. This studio teaches you what strong writers do before they sit down to write.
Each week, we'll read an essay together, make observations, and gradually shape those thoughts into insightful statements.
You'll watch me think through a text in real time, learn practical thinking tools and reading habits you can bring to any text, and leave with a completely different way of approaching conversations, writing assignments and essays.
THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL WRITING COURSE
SOUNDS GOOD, BUT...
is this STUDIO really for you?
It's for some people, but not everyone.
Let's see which camp you're in...
You read something but aren't sure what to say about it
You understand what you read, but don't have anything interesting to say after you've finished
You've been told you need to explain more, elaborate more or be more critical
You'd like to become a more observant reader, a more confident writer and more willing participant in conversations (in & outside the classroom)
Most students think writing starts with the words on the paper. It actually starts with the thoughts in your head.
A QUICK OVERVIEW OF
WHAT TO EXPECT INSIDE
EACH WEEK INCLUDES
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a carefully selected essay (20 - 30min. read)
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a guided video tutorial (8 - 10 mins)
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a printable OOPS! syllabus
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a surprise "mystery text" (3-5 mins in length)
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thinking prompts & reflection questions
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practical thinking tools you can use in everyday life
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a discussion space to explore ideas & practice thinking
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an art portfolio to challenge you to think in new ways
A FEW NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHTS
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you get unlimited access to all course materials (including the weekly video tutorials)
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no grades, no writing long essays, no pressure
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works with busy schedules (no live classes to attend)
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no crazy amounts of reading
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you don't have to be a reader, writer, or student to join​
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it's the part of writing that's rarely taught in school
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you get to practice sharing your thoughts without worrying about being "right," sounding "smart," or sharing "half-formed" ideas (it's a studio for a reason)
BETTER WRITING BEGINS WITH BETTER READING.
AND BETTER READING BEGINS WITH BETTER THINKING.
If you've ever wished you could read a text and share a thought or two on it, or sit in a lecture and participate in the discussion, this studio was made for you.
It's not about saying the "right" things.
It's about learning how to arrive at ideas you feel good sharing.
STUDIO BEGINS AUGUST 9TH - PRICING BUMPS UP TO $129 CAD AUG. 2
LET'S ANSWER SOME
F A Q
Not sure if this is right for you?​
LET'S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
I haven't done any of your other tutorials. Is this a good place to start?
Who is this for?
Can I keep the lesson videos and class materials after the course?
It depends what you're looking for.
OOPS! focuses on developing a set of thinking habits that help you interpret what you read so you have ideas worth sharing in your writing. If you want specific essay help, like crafting a thesis statement or developing research skills, then this is not the course for you.
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university / college students
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over-thinkers
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​students who have been told to "explain" their ideas more
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people wanting to develop their critical thinking skills
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anyone who struggles with having something to say after reading a text
Yep. You have unlimited access to all class materials.
Sometimes it's nice to be able to come back to a lesson or a thought a few months later. I get it - and encourage you to.
I'm not a strong reader. Will I be able to handle this course and keep up?
Is this class helpful for dissertation writing?
Most likely.
I've kept the reading quite limited - about 30 mins. per week. Because, the goal is not to "read more," it's to think more. And, unless you want to be active in the discussion room, you can work throught the class at your own pace.
It *depends.*
OOPS! won't teach the structure or conventions of a dissertation (lit review/methodology/results). It's focused on the thinking that comes before the writing - developing ideas, making meaningful observations, and moving beyond summary.
Is this only for writing better essays?
Nope.
This class isn't really about essay writing. It's about developing the thinking habits that are used in analyzing, interpreting and engaging with a text.
- REGULAR PRICE $129 STARTING AUGUST 2 -
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