OOPS! | A Four-Week Thinking Studio
August 9 – August 30, 2026
Most writing courses teach you how to organize your ideas.
OOPS! teaches you how to find them.
Over four weeks, we’ll read four remarkable essays together—not to summarize them or hunt for literary devices, but to learn how to notice, question, and think more deeply about what we’re reading.
Each week, you’ll receive:
- A carefully selected essay
- A guided video tutorial where I model my thinking process
- A downloadable Studio Guide with prompts and reflection questions
- A surprise “mystery text” that connects to the week’s ideas in an unexpected way
- Access to our private discussion space, where participants can share observations, ask questions, and continue the conversation
Using the OOPS! framework—Obstacles, Observations, Possibilities, and Statements —
you’ll learn how strong ideas develop long before the first sentence of an essay is written.
This isn’t a grammar course. And, it's definitely not an essay template.
It’s a studio for curious readers, thoughtful writers, and anyone who wants to engage more deeply with ideas.
Whether you’re preparing for university, returning to school, or simply love thinking, OOPS! will change the way you read—and, as a result, the way you write.
Why You’ll Love OOPS!
Designed for busy schedules.
The studio is completely self-paced within the week and requires about 1–1.5 hours of your time each week.
No pressure.
There are no essays to submit, no grades, and no tight deadlines. This is a space to slow down, think, and enjoy the process of engaging with ideas.
Join the conversation.
Our private discussion space gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and discover how differently others interpret the very same text.
Not just for students.
While OOPS! will strengthen the reading and thinking skills that lead to better academic writing, it’s equally valuable for anyone who wants to become a more thoughtful reader, clearer communicator, and more curious thinker.
A small weekly commitment with lasting impact.
In just an hour or so each week, you’ll build habits of observation, curiosity, and critical thinking that extend far beyond these four weeks.
Doors open August 9. I can't wait to start thinking with you.