Adrian Dominican Sisters Offer Creative Writing Workshop

The "Too Busy to Write?" session aims to help writers build more consistent habits.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Adrian Dominican Sisters are hosting a creative writing workshop on April 11th designed to help writers, both beginners and experienced, develop more consistent writing routines. The 3-hour session will focus on accountability strategies and forming or joining writing groups, and will be facilitated by a certified leader. The workshop can be attended in-person or virtually via Zoom, and registration is required with a $35 fee.

Why it matters

The workshop is part of the Adrian Dominican Sisters' efforts to support the local writing community and provide resources for aspiring and established authors to improve their craft and writing discipline. Access to such workshops can be valuable for writers struggling to maintain a regular writing practice amidst busy schedules.

The details

The "Too Busy to Write?" workshop will be held on Saturday, April 11th from 1pm to 4pm. Participants can choose to attend in-person at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center or join virtually via Zoom. The session will be facilitated by Sister Tarianne DeYonker, who is a certified leader with Amherst Writers and Artists. Registration is required and costs $35, though limited scholarships are available through the Weber Center on the Adrian Dominican Sisters' campus.

  • The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm.

The players

Adrian Dominican Sisters

A Roman Catholic congregation of women religious based in Adrian, Michigan that is hosting the creative writing workshop.

Sister Tarianne DeYonker

A certified leader with Amherst Writers and Artists who will be facilitating the "Too Busy to Write?" workshop.

Weber Retreat and Conference Center

The in-person location where the workshop will be held, situated on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

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The takeaway

The Adrian Dominican Sisters' writing workshop provides an opportunity for local writers to develop more consistent habits and connect with a supportive community, which can be invaluable for aspiring and experienced authors alike.