Writing Workshop Collaborations

Workshops I facilitate in collaboration with other organizations & creatives.
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I'll Make You A Writer

$35

In-Person I Thursday, April 9th I 6:30 - 8:00 PM I McNally Robinson Winnipeg

Are you ready to stop circling your writing dream—and actually start living it? "I’ll Make You a Writer" is a high-energy, mindset-forward presentation for people who feel like writing is part of who they are—even if they haven’t been writing regularly. Whether you’re overwhelmed, uncertain, or struggling to stay connected to your voice, this session offers a return to what matters most: the choice to write, even when you don’t feel ready. Because here’s the truth: you don’t become a writer when you publish—you become a writer when writing becomes what you do. Not perfectly. Not someday. But consistently, with intention.

In this one-hour session, Trevor Martens shares the real reasons most writers stop—and introduces a simple, powerful daily practice to help you start again. You’ll walk away with a mindset shift, a sense of direction, and a clear plan to build momentum—even if you don’t know exactly what you want to say yet. You don’t need a breakthrough to begin—you just need a few minutes, a pen, and the decision to write. Trevor will show you how.

We’ll explore:

  • Why writers stop writing (and how to find your way back)
  • What it really means to be creative—and how to trust your voice again
  • A mindset shift that reconnects you to your identity as a writer
  • A 4-minute writing practice you can use anytime to stay grounded, focused, and in motion
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Enhance Your Storytelling #2

$180

In-Person I Starting April 18th I Saturdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM I 4 Sessions I McNally Robinson Winnipeg

Are you ready to take your personal and fictional writing to the next level?

This workshop is for seasoned and casual amateur writers who want to enhance their writing. It will explore the following:

  • How to access and trust your original personal & fictional stories
  • Complex techniques writers use to enhance their writing
  • How to purposefully develop specific elements of stories
  • Strategies to motivate and inspire original writing

Drawing on his 16 years of teaching experience, extensive background in facilitating writing groups and workshops, and professional editing, Trevor Martens will provide:

  • A safe, supportive space to explore and share your fictional and/or personal writing
  • Prompts, themes, and other inspiring writing strategies
  • A framework for giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Attentive, professional feedback on your writing
  • Tips for overcoming procrastination and the inner critic

This workshop is recommended for participants who have attended an Enhance Your Storytelling workshop with Trevor before or those who have a basic knowledge of specific writing techniques and the elements of fiction.

Participants who have attended Enhance Your Storytelling #2 workshops before should expect to cover some similar materials from previous workshops.

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Full-Day Writing Workshop: Fictional & Personal Story

$175

In-Person I Friday, October 2nd I 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM I Bass Studio - Brandon, MB

A DAY TO WRITE. A SPACE TO BREATHE. A STORY TO TELL.
Writing Coach Trevor Martens and Bass Studio's Nicole Wruth are offering a full-day experience designed for writers who are ready to show up for their craft.

Expect guided writing, open creative time, good food, and a warm circle of creatives to share your story with. All taking place at one of Brandon's most inspiring creative spaces: Bass Studio.

What to Expect:

  • Guided writing exercises and storytelling
    techniques
  • Open writing time
  • Sharing + Celebrating
  • Lunch, coffee and snacks
  • Mini author portrait session (+$85)

Registration opens August 2026.
Email [email protected] for more info.