mission and background
Everyone has a story. I love to help others trust in their own essential voice and to make meaning from their experiences. As a facilitator and guide, I seek to create nourishing spaces where deep personal inquiry can meet a broader awareness of the larger systemic realities that shape our lives and how we are all interconnected. In my classes and as a coach, I encourage brave and vulnerable sharing through writing, listening, and witnessing. As we call forth specific memories and details and ask authentic questions, together we can seek to hold the messy complexity of our evolving selves— and each other— with compassion, kindness, and care.
“Anne’s wise and generous teaching helped me find my voice as a writer. I’ve learned how to dig deep beneath the surface of my life, to alchemize fear and pain into story.”
Since 2006, I’ve worked with writers of all experience levels, whether in groups or one-on-one. Centering the voices of Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, Arab, and other marginalized people, I aim to create welcoming, anti-racist spaces, centered in embodied awareness and choice, for people to learn and grow together. Many of my current classes are held exclusively for women and nonbinary writers (reserving at least one half of the spots for BIPOC), or for specific groups (e.g. mixed race people). However I’m happy to offer coaching, developmental editing, and other occasional workshops that are open to anyone. Past examples of workshops held through Hugo House have focused on creative nonfiction, collage memoir, and generative courses to help folks build a writing practice. I’ve also offered unique courses for mixed-race people, womxn and non-binary writers of color, Asian Americans, mothers, and writing/mindfulness retreats for women at the Whidbey Institute. Since 2020, I’ve been teaching primarily on my own; current offerings can be found below. I’m available to tailor a custom-made writing workshop for your organization.
“Anne’s beautifully constructed courses provide a motivating container for each writer’s unique development, from the complete novice to the already published author. Her own participation in the course also enriches the risk-taking and courageous vulnerability needed to bring forth whatever needs to be known to or learned by the writer.”
upcoming community writing workshops
FALL QUARTER:
Geographies of Our Selves: Collecting Parts of the Whole
9 weeks; September 24 – November 19th, 2024; TUESDAYS 5-7 p.m. Pacific on Zoom (recordings available)
In this generative workshop for women and nonbinary writers, we will explore themes such as: our many voices/parts/personas/identities; liminal both/and ways of seeing and being; our physical, familial, and geographical bodies; and more. Each week we will read essays and poems by writers such as bell hooks, Gloria Anzaldua, Victoria Chang, Jenny Odell, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Jen Soriano, Ada Limon, Joy Sullivan, Natalie Goldberg, Gayle Brandeis, and Sonya Huber, holding conversations about their ideas and craft that can inspire our own experimentation with storytelling, voice, point of view, and form (e.g. lists, letters, collage, images, and collaborative writing). Students will be encouraged to share freewrites with their classmates to form deeper community and connections, and to take part in a final group reading. All levels welcome. 16 max. enrollment.
Here is a taste of the syllabus, although the exact order, themes, and readings may change:
Week One: Process, Prompts, and Freewriting
Week Two: Personas, Parts, and Voices
Week Three: Writing Family in Multiple Points of View
Week Four: Ancestors, Letters, and Homelands
Week Five: Writing the Body
Week Six: Cracks and Liminality
Week Seven: Now and Then: Reclaiming Time and Play
Week Eight: Poetry, Imagery, and Collage
Week Nine: Collaboration and Community
Cost: $695 for 9 weeks; payment plans available. While the formal scholarship application period has passed, please feel free to inquire about reduced tuition if the full cost is a barrier to attend.
Registration: Please email me at alkellor@gmail.com and let me know:
1. If you are able to pay in full or are inquiring about a payment plan (e.g. 2 or more installments, the first due right away to hold your spot). If requesting a reduced tuition, please share a bit about your financial situation, why you are interested in the workshop at this time in your life, and what amount you’d be able to pay.
3. Optional: Anything else you’d like to share about yourself, why you are interested in the workshop, or any questions.
Please note that I do require payment to hold your spot, and may offer your spot to the next person if I have not yet received it, unless we have made another agreement.
Scholarship Applications and Donations: Please see below for more information on the importance of this community-funded mutual aid.
Scholarship Applications:
For most classes, I am able to offer 1- 3 partial scholarships in the amount of 50% or 75% off the base price. The formal application period has passed for fall workshops, however if you would like to attend and cannot afford the full tuition, please do reach out as some funds may become more available on a rolling basis. Just let me know your situation, why you are interested in the workshop, and what amount you could afford paying in order to attend.
I strive to make my offerings accessible to as many people as possible, so please only apply for these limited scholarships if you cannot find a way to attend without aid (e.g. via a payment plan). These scholarships are offered via my own limited funds as a self-employed writer/business owner, and through the donations of my community via annual fundraising. While many of us may be on a tight budget, there is a difference between those who might have some savings, ways to borrow money, and/or stable employment, versus those who are living check-to-check with no money to spare for extra expenses beyond essentials.
The amount of scholarship money I am able to offer each term corresponds to the generous donations of my community.
scholarship Donations:
To offer a donation towards the scholarship fund, please email me OR you can Venmo @anne-liu-kellor at any time if you are moved to do so. Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support helps to keep my classes affordable to those with less resources (who are primarily women of color). We all benefit from learning within an environment that is more economically, racially, and culturally diverse.
Other registration, waitlist, and refund information:
As long as spots are still available you may register up until the day before the first class, so long as registration steps are completed and payment is received. (I will do my best to immediately indicate on the website if the workshop is full.)
If the workshop is full, I will add your name to the wait list in the order that your inquiry was received.
Full refunds less a $20 admin fee will be provided if you let me know in writing. up until one week prior to the first class. After that, refunds may be provided at my discretion only if I am able to fill your spot for the class.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you have sent in your Google Form registration, expect to hear back from me within 48 business hours with a payment link to complete your registration. If you don’t hear back, feel free to email me in case you caught me during a busy or offline period. Thank you so much for your interest!
Memoir/CNF Manuscript Workshop for Womxn (intermediate to advanced)
12 weeks; September 18 – November 20; one week break; December 4, & 12, 2024; WEDNESDAYS, 5-7 p.m. Pacific on Zoom
This intimate workshop is designed for 6-12 women or nonbinary writers working on book-length nonfiction manuscripts (at any stage) who have experience with giving feedback to others. Together we will support each other in the writing and editing of our works-in-progress, as we engage with generative prompts, skillfully-guided workshop critique sessions, and conversations about the writing life and craft, especially when it comes to shaping a book-length memoir, a collection of essays, or that hybrid space in between.
During the first four weeks, we will discuss Jane Wong’s memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City and Jen Soriano’s essay collection, Nervous—looking at both individual chapters and the book structures as a whole. We will also write and share together from generative prompts exploring themes such as family, intergenerational trauma, relationships, and healing. Optional freewriting exercises and bonus materials will be emailed weekly, as well as opportunities to exchange freewrites with your peers.
In weeks 5-10, we will keep writing from prompts, discuss emergent topics based on student interest (e.g. time and POV choices, publishing, etc.), and workshop up to two participants’ submissions a week of up to 5,000 words. (Expect to put in up to 4 hours of editing work on those weeks.)
In the final weeks, students will also be invited to submit a revision of their piece to Anne for feedback OR hold a coaching call, and to receive personalized submitting and publishing advice.
Jen Soriano will also appear as a special guest, and I’m in touch with Jane about visiting our class as well!
Overall Benefits: This workshop is for those who want to make dedicated progress on their manuscripts and examine book-length memoir-in-essays structures; to receive close editing feedback from your classmates at least once and from Anne two times; and to engage with a community of dedicated female-identified writers who have the option to continue working together over the next year. In lieu of offering my usual yearlong cohort, this year I’m offering more a la carte options, so those who wish to continue within an intimate cohort can take the next winter session as well, deepening our trust and knowledge of each other’s work. Then, perhaps by spring you will have a manuscript that is ready for a beta read from a peer, or to seek a full developmental edit from Anne or others. Folks will also be invited to take part in a bonus group reading, either online or in Seattle, and to join a private Facebook group for sharing online writing resources. Extra editing or coaching from Anne can also be accessed at a discounted rate.
Cost: $1260 for 12 weeks; payment plans available.
While the formal scholarship application period has passed, please feel free to inquire about reduced tuition/a partial scholarship if the full cost is a barrier to attend. See below for more information on how to apply.
To Apply and Register:
Please email me at alkellor@gmail.com and share with me your
1. whether you can pay in full now; or in two installments (preferably one due right away to hold your spot, and one a month later); or if you would like to inquire about a different payment plan;
3. Why you are interested in the workshop at this stage in your writing life, and any questions you may have.
4. If we have never worked together before, I will also ask you to email me a short writing sample (up to 2,000 words) and for us to set up a quick call, prior to completing registration.*
5. If you are applying for reduced tuition, please see the note below about scholarships.
Once we have touched base and confirmed the payment details, I will then send you an invoice for you to pay by card or bank transfer. I do require payment to hold your spot, and may offer your spot to the next person if I have not yet received it by the invoice due date. I’ll do my best to reach out first, but as the course date approaches I’ll need to move faster on finalizing registrations. Thank you for your understanding.
*Requiring a writing sample and call for new students is to ensure that the workshop is a good match for your needs, and to select a group of writers that are working at a similar level of experience (i.e. intermediate to advanced) or commitment. Please don’t hesitate to apply, however, if you still consider yourself a beginner, as these labels are ultimately fluid and what matters most is your dedication level (e.g. 2 hours a week for class time, plus 2 or more hours a week for readings & your own writing, plus around 4 hours during the weeks we are editing peer’s work = an average of 4-6 hours a week minimum time commitment, or skies the limit for your own writing!); your willingness to be vulnerable and seek growth; and your ability to offer thoughtful feedback to your peers. What doesn’t matter is your publication record or what stage your manuscript is in, so long as you are working towards completing a book-length project. This cohort is for those who want to show up fully together, make some serious progress, and hopefully find some sweet and dedicated writing friends.
If you have worked with me before (e.g. former yearlong cohort member, coaching/editing client, or have submitted writing for feedback to me before in a class), the writing sample and call are NOT usually necessary, unless you are requesting a scholarship.
Scholarships:
To apply for reduced tuition for this 12-week workshop, I ask for you to also share in your registration inquiry email a bit about:
1. your current financial situation; 2. the manuscript you are working on and what stage you are at with it, and 3. how you would benefit from the workshop at this stage in your writing life. (Just a paragraph for each is fine.)
After we’ve emailed, I will also ask you to send me a short writing sample (under 2,000 words) that ideally represents the kind of writing you will be including in your manuscript.
Thank you!
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workshops and programs coming in 2025 and beyond…
WINTER QUARTER:
Memoir/CNF Manuscript Workshop for Womxn; Part Two
9 weeks; Wednesdays, February 5, 12, skip 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2025
After a 1.5 month winter break, students in the Memoir/CNF Manuscript Course have the option to continue into a 9-week winter session (similar format) starting in February; new students also have the option to join, space allowing. This allows for the depth of participant trust and contact built through a longer program, with flexibility for those who want to move on or join later.
Readings: TBD, but they will likely be individual essays or excerpts emailed weekly, centering work that experiments with point of view and form. We will also play with collaborative exercises and a deepening exploration of voice and personas.
SPRING QUARTER:
Both/And: Reading and Writing the Mixed-Race Experience; next session starts in mid-April of 2025
As multiracial people, it can be hard to know where we belong. In conversations around race, our perspectives often get overlooked or we may feel pressure to simplify our experiences. This class will hold space for mixed-race people to share freely about our evolving, multi-layered identities in a respectful environment. Each week we will read and discuss a diversity of essays/memoir excerpts, and free-write from prompts that explore topics such as: coming of age, messages we learned about race, whiteness, colorism, privilege, silence, non-binary thinking, community, and belonging.
Maximum number of participants: 16
Ten Weeks, dates TBD; likely Wednesday evenings 5-7 pm PST on ZOOM
Who is this workshop for:
This workshop is for any adult who wants to explore their mixed-race experiences. While you might not publicly call yourself mixed, it is still a part of your personal identity that you seek to unpack and explore through writing.
Transracial adoptees or Latine people who might share similar experiences or questions about their multi-layered identities and origins are also welcome.
This workshop is not for those who don’t identify as mixed on some level, such as parents of mixed children, although your interest is appreciated.
This workshop is for those who are willing to embrace paradox, complexity, questions without definitive answers, and how multiple truths can co-exist at the same time.
Workshop Intentions:
To create a space where mixed-race folks can write freely and listen to each other’s writing about our identities, memories, experiences, feelings, questions, ideas, and more.
To recognize that there are a multitude of identities and experiences that exist under this umbrella of being “mixed,” and to begin to name some of the layers of convergence and divergence amidst us.
To read and discuss a variety of readings by folks from diverse racial backgrounds (including monoracial folks) that explore topics like race, racism, whiteness, privilege, paradox, identity, family, community, and more, using them as jump-off points to express our own ideas on the page.
To generate lots of raw material and deepen our writing practice.
To build trust, community, and a space where we can lean into challenging conversations where we might disagree, but can respect group agreements and compassionate communication.
Although this is not a craft-based class, we will also dip into discussing the process/craft of writing personal essays and memoir, looking at topics like: free-writing; scene, summary, and reflection; point of view (writing in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person or in past or present tense), and more.
Folks are invited to optionally prepare a draft to submit to Anne for feedback and/or to engage in a 1:1 coaching call for an additional fee.
Recordings of sessions are provided if you need to miss a class, but ideally you should foresee being able to come to the majority of the sessions in person. (The continuity of having the same group of people there each week, building on shared conversations and insights, is an essential component to building mutual trust and understanding. With that said, I understand that unexpected needs arise and welcome you to keep showing up the best you can.)
What you receive:
Ten weeks of 2-hour workshops held by a skilled facilitator and writing guide.
Weekly emails that recap what we cover in each session, along with homework readings, writing prompts to try at home, and a chance to exchange your writing with others, if desired.
Resources for further learning will be offered.
A complimentary copy of Anne’s memoir, Heart Radical, mailed to your home or to a friend if you/they live in the U.S.
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after a one-year hiatus, applications for 2025-2026 cohort will be available in june 2025
Yearlong Manuscript Program for Women and Nonbinary writers; next cohort start September of 2025
In 2020, I started offering an annual yearlong program for womxn and nonbinary writers working on a book-length memoir or collection of essays. This private program is for a group of 8 writers who are dedicated to making progress on their book-length nonfiction manuscripts, and who seek to work in community with others. Some may still not be sure if they are writing towards an essay collection or memoir, while others may have already mapped out a structure or completed an early draft. Ultimately I will seek to create a cohesive cohort where all members can learn from each other, whether you consider yourself ‘emerging’ or ‘experienced’.
Initial introductions and coaching calls will begin in late September, with weekly cohort meetings in October and November, and after that, we’ll meet twice monthly, usually on third Tuesdays and first Saturdays (exact dates available in May). This cohort will be facilitated via Slack and Zoom, so anyone from around the world can join us, but many participants reside in the Pacific Northwest. The final gathering will be in-person in August in Seattle. Please make sure you can attend most of the sessions, although they can be recorded if you need to miss a few.
Whether you are in the early stages of articulating what your book is about or need motivation to take a draft to the next level, this program will help you focus, get valuable feedback, and accelerate your progress. Participants will:
Free-write and share from prompts, receive readings for inspiration and craft lessons, and check in on progress each week (via Slack);
Attend one Tuesday-night generative writing session per month (via Zoom, 5 p.m. PT);
Prepare feedback for peers and attend twelve Saturday workshops throughout the year via Zoom (10-12:345 p.m. PT), eight of which will be workshop sessions where one half of the cohort receives feedback on up to 20 pages of writing.
Receive regular deadlines and feedback from Anne on three 20-page workshop submissions, as well as on two shorter pieces, and on synopsis, outline, and query letter assignments.
Receive seven 45-minute Zoom coaching calls every two months with Anne.
Receive a manuscript evaluation for up to 80,000 words (note: this is not a complete developmental edit).
Culminate with a group reading and celebration in Seattle.
This program may appeal to you if you…
Need the accountability and continuity that goes beyond what taking sporadic workshops can offer.
Want the benefits of ongoing mentorship and community without the rigid schedule and costly expense of an M.F.A.
Seek a teacher who values mindfulness, connection, vulnerability, self-reflection, and honoring your body and intuitive wisdom .
Value a guide who centers BIPOC and other marginalized writers, and employs an anti-racist and trauma-informed lens.
Want an experienced editor to read and give you feedback on your entire manuscript up to 80,000 words.
Seek a deeper understanding of your own intentions, goals, gifts, challenges, needs, and the core themes in your work.
want to explore working together in this intimate cohort?
Please join my mailing list if you would like to receive the cohort details and application when available, or check back here in May. Most of the details I’ll post online, but you’ll need to request the pdf application to see them all.
Applications consist of a 10-page writing sample; description of your book project; short bio; statement of your experience level, interest, and commitment to the cohort and community model and anti-racist guidelines-- specific requirements provided in pdf provided upon request.
Open to 8 women or nonbinary identified participants, with at least half of the spaces reserved for womxn of color.
Sliding scale, Payment plans, and Scholarships available. More PRICING INFO AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2025.
Testimonials from past cohort participants:
“This experience has been Amazing. Nourishing. Pushing, gently nudging, exactly as much as I want to be pushed to grow. If you are looking for a cohort of creative nonfiction writers with an incredible teacher/mentor/coach, check this out.” – Krista Hanson
“Anne is masterful at holding a container of safety, creativity, and growth in which we feel seen, heard, respected, and flourish as writers. She really seeks to understand and accommodate how we each receive coaching and instruction. The cohort has been such a bright light in a sometimes difficult year.” – Amabel Narvaez
“I hadn’t realized, before, how much I had taken in of “best practices,” many of which have served to constrict my imagination rather than give it wing. Anne expanded—exploded!—my sense of what’s possible with the memoir form. Her mastery of group facilitation provided our cohort a rare opportunity to join as strangers and come out the other side as deep collaborators and trusted friends.” – Leticia Lopez
“Through many excellent readings, homework, free writes, the support of a group, and accountability check-ins, I now have a viable draft of a traditional memoir. My path has become clearer thanks to a year of concentrated focusing on craft." – Julene
“Joining this writing group was one of the best experiences of my life. Anne is gifted at creating a space of safety, open-heartedness and vulnerability where we were invited to explore areas of our lives to write into. The readings and teaching she shared were thoughtful and inspiring--I learned much more than about writing, but an exploration of life with a group I grew to care deeply about, as we shared a year of our lives together.” – Lenna Liu
“I wrote a book this year, and it's because of Anne Liu Kellor. She is a master at creating a framework of accountability and a community of support, and her insight as an editor and writing coach is invaluable. She is clearly on a spiritual path not just to write but also to lift up other writers.” – Norea Hoft
“Anne Liu Kellor's CNF manuscript cohort transformed me. Where I had little confidence in my voice and story, my writing self emerged into an emboldened extension of my life's purpose, equipped with an invaluable set of tools, practices, and relationships to inspire me. Every step of the cohort journey I felt held, valued, and improved by the compassionate and insightful leadership of Anne and my colleagues. Through this cohort, I am changed.” – Alayna Erhart
For more student and client testimonials, and frequently asked questions, see below.
What students are saying
Coaching & Editing Services: frequently asked questions
How do we know if we’ll be a good fit? Do you offer free consultations? What is your discounted package rate?
Yes! If you are interested in exploring working with me for a coaching/editing package, I am happy to provide a free 20-minute phone or Zoom conversation. Otherwise, we can email first and see if a call is needed. I can also email you my coaching and editing informational sheet with current rates. My 2023 package rate is $150/hour, with a limited number of sliding scale packages available for BIPOC, queer, or disabled womxn.
What does a typical coaching/editing package look like?
Many clients opt to work with me initially for a 3-4 month block. This includes: an initial coaching call and brainstorming/goal-setting session; then, each month or two you send me a pre-agreed number of pages and I offer you developmental and/or copyedits, depending on what stage your work is in. You might also opt to receive weekly email check-ins or prompts, to meet over zoom each month for a coaching call, or to simply bookend your package with one final call, at which time we can decide to renew our contract if desired. Altogether this will equal 10+ hours of my time, at my discounted package rate.
What if I’m not ready for a full package? Do you offer feedback on individual pieces or one-time calls? What is your hourly rate?
While I prefer to work with writers who would like to sign up for a 3-month or more coaching/editing package, or to edit book-length manuscripts, I am open to offering one-time sessions or providing feedback on individual essays, memoir, or other forms of creative nonfiction. My editing hourly rate is $160 an hour; zoom coaching is $180, or feel free to ask about a limited number of sliding scale slots.
How does coaching differ from editing?
While many editors can give you feedback on the craft of your writing, oftentimes what gets in the way of a writer’s progress are: ideas the writer has about the value of their voice and story; fear of other’s judgment; patterns of procrastination and perfectionism; or concerns over time and money. These blocks are intimately related to our capitalistic, patriarchal society and ideas that we are “not good enough” or that there are not enough resources for everyone to share their voice and to create. As a coach I can help you to identify some of your core beliefs that may hinder your progress in establishing your own thriving writing practice. I can help you tap into why you love to write, why it is valuable to set your own standards of “success,” and what gets in the way of embracing the practices that give you life.
Do you edit full manuscripts?
Yes! I love working as a developmental editor on memoirs, essays, and other creative nonfiction manuscripts, including hybrid works. I embrace both letting the writing and story inform what kind of structure to employ, as well as outlining— knowing that the outline will continue to evolve. I believe in letting the book become what it wants to become, and I will offer insight into how this corresponds with the publishing industry's preferences. I also offer light copyediting that can help you strengthen your prose or otherwise shape the flow and readability of your chapters.
I charge by the hour and can offer an estimated quote once I see sample pages and/or the full manuscript. (Most manuscripts from 30k - 100k words will need anywhere from 6-18 hours on a first pass, with 12 being an average.) If your manuscript needs more work at the core level, my first pass will focus on larger take-aways and structural suggestions. If your manuscript is further along and structurally sound, my feedback can focus more on finer craft details. Depending on how what stage your manuscript is in and your overall timeframe and budget, I can either aim to give more detailed feedback at the onset which will take longer, or to limit my comments to my core suggestions during my first pass-- and then leave it up to you whether you'd like me to give it another look. I ultimately want to give your manuscript the time it needs, and the right amount of feedback for you to take it to the next stage on your own with my support. If I can tell as I dig in that I'm going to exceed my estimated quote, I will let you know before I proceed to do so. Please email me for my current rate sheet or for more information.
What is a developmental edit?
In a developmental edit, I will write you a long (e.g. 5-12 page) letter summarizing your writing and book’s overall strengths and weaknesses, and naming what I think your book is about, whether speaking to its narrative arc and guiding core questions, and/or pointing towards underlying imagery and weaving of themes. I will analyze your book’s overall structure, paying close attention to its first 50 pages, order of chapters, and overall shape (hero's journey beginning, middle, and end or braided/collage/non-traditional structures or flow between separate essays), as well as its voice, tone, point of view, and balance of scene, summary, and reflection. I may suggest potential alternate ways of structuring that may better pull readers in and that highlight your book’s thrust and meaning, or marketability. I will point out any larger craft issues and strengths, and offer light corresponding line edits (more line edits if time allows). I will summarize my main takeaways of what to prioritize when tackling your next round of revisions, after which we can discuss whether you want to send me another draft-- or if you feel ready to move on to a copyeditor. Essentially, I will offer you the most thorough feedback and concrete suggestions I can at this stage in your writing, giving you personalized craft lessons, while also guiding you towards being able to tackle your own edits and intuitive choices as you take your manuscript through the next stages to come.
What is the difference between a manuscript evaluation a developmental edit, or copyedit, or proofread?
You might think of a manuscript evaluation as a cliff notes version of a developmental edit. I used to offer evaluations until I realized that if I'm already spending that much time with your work, I want to give you my full strategical feedback and not leave you guessing about how to go about 'fixing' the issues I might point out. With that said, I can still aim to limit the initial scope of my feedback if you are on a budget and don't want to go beyond X number of initially contracted hours. As such, I often suggest that folks start with a 10-hour package in order to obtain my package rate, for if there are any hours not used, we can always use them towards a coaching call, synopis edit, or revisions. This article does a nice job of explaining developmental vs. copyedits vs. proofreads.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes! I offer a limited number of partial scholarships to each of my workshops or programs, most of which are funded by my annual asks of my community, i.e. they are mostly funded by former students who want to pay it forward and give others the gift of professional writing mentorship and community. I also offer sliding scale coaching and editing packages each year to BIPOC or other marginalized femaile-identified writers with financial need. Please don't hesitate to ask me about this.
How can I help more BIPOC and other marginalized (disabled, queer, etc.) writers access your classes and services?
I now have an ongoing scholarship fund that anyone can donate to at any time, which goes towards funding several need-based scholarships (at 50% and 75% off) for marginalized writers accepted into my yearlong manuscript program, as well as a few partial scholarships for each of my 9-12 week sessions. You can Venmo me @anne-liu-kellor to donate. Any amount, large or small, is greatly appreciated.
I am heartened by the newly emerging models of sliding scale fee structures that seek to rebalance access and equity, and I continue to evolve my own learning and practices to make my offerings more available to those without financial means, while still paying myself a living wage as an independent artist and teacher living in an expensive city (Seattle). This requires that more of us with privilege step up and recognize the value in freely offering more resources to others in order for our collective communities to become more diverse, liberatory, and anti-racist. Unlearning capitalistic norms and becoming more generous by recognizing our true means is a lifelong evolving practice that ultimately gives back to our own wellbeing and humanity. Thank you for learning alongside me!
