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A Writing Workbook You Will Love!

Writing workbooks coming soon

I know. I know. I KNOW.

I’ve been quiet.

No new blog posts.
No fresh stories.
No flash fiction.

And apparently that has people wondering if I’m okay.

I’m okay.

I’m just… full.

Booked.
Scheduled.
Overflowing.

So much so that I’ve had to close enrollment in my writing workshops.

That’s the good news.

And the hard news.


Why My Writing Workshops Are Full

My workshops have always been conversation-driven.

Real people.
Real stories.
Real courage.

That’s where the magic happens.

Someone says, “I’ve never told anyone this before…”
And then they do.

Every new voice changes the room.
Every perspective deepens the learning.

But a workshop can only hold so many people.

And lately, there’s simply been no more room at the table.

It’s a wonderful problem.

But it means some of you are waiting outside the door.

I don’t like that.


Why I’m Creating a Writing Workbook

So here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:

I’m building a writing workbook series..

Not a watered-down version of a workshop.
Not a fluffy PDF.

A real, structured, step-by-step guide built on the same philosophy I teach live:

Keep it simple.
One idea at a time.
Clear beats clever.
Anyone can learn to write well.

Because I believe that.

Truly.


What Makes This Writing Workbook Different

A workbook can’t replicate conversation.

It can’t raise its hand.
It can’t laugh at the right moment.
It can’t gently ask, “What do you really mean here?”

But it can give you structure.

It can give you prompts.
It can give you rhythm.
It can give you focus.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by writing, or if you’ve started and stopped more times than you can count, this is built for you.

This is for the beginner.

The hesitant writer.

The thoughtful overthinker.


Can a Writing Workbook Replace a Workshop?

No.

And it’s not meant to.

Workshops are alive. They breathe. They’re interactive.

But a writing workbook can open the door.

It can prepare you.

It can build confidence.

It can help you discover that you are more capable than you think.

And when space opens in a workshop?

You’ll be ready.


Who This Writing Workbook Is For

It’s for the person who didn’t get a seat.

It’s for the person who isn’t quite ready to speak up in a group.

It’s for the person who has a story but doesn’t know where to begin.

It’s for anyone who wants clarity instead of complexity.

Because writing doesn’t have to be complicated.


When the Writing Workbook Will Be Available

It’s not ready yet.

Good work takes time.

But it’s coming.

And when it’s ready, I won’t make a huge splash.

I’ll just quietly open the door.

If you’d like to be the first to know when the writing workbook for beginners is released, make sure you’re subscribed and keep an eye on this space.

Seats may fill.

But the page is wide open.

Liz Brenner

Everyone has a story to tell.

Even you.

Especially you.

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How To Ruin Your Day With One Simple Grammar Lesson

A Difficult Grammar Lesson

I tried to explain the difference between lay and lie in an English grammar lesson.

At first glance, it sounds easy.

Lay is a transitive verb. It needs a direct object.

You lay a book on the table.

A chicken lays an egg.

Lie is intransitive. No object needed.

It means to recline.

Or to fib.

Simple, right?

Not so fast.

“Yesterday, the dog lay down on the cool floor,” was our example sentence.

Hold up.

“Lay down” is the past tense of “lie down.”

But lay is also its own verb in the present tense.

That’s when my brain broke.

Lay?
Lie?
Transitive?
Intransitive?
Present?
Past?

The class just stared at me.

Honestly, I just stared back stupidly for a minute.

Then I pulled myself together and finished the lesson.

English grammar can be so exhausting.

Chickens lay eggs.

People lie down.

And English teachers?

We sometimes lay our sanity aside and lie in a whimpering heap on the floor.

Liz Brenner

Everyone has a story to tell.

Even you.

Especially you.

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Who Knew? I’ve Been On The Right Track All Along!

Who knew?

Who knew?

Who knew that microlearning was a thing?

I never even heard of the word until recently.

But I’ve been doing it all along.

It’s how I teach.

One thing at a time.

For example, with my beginning ESL students, I don’t try to cram the entirety of the English language into that first lesson.

I teach them how to say hello.

By the second class, we can all greet each other.

Success!

With that first accomplishment comes confidence, and with confidence comes success in the next thing, and then the next and then the next.

It’s the opposite of the snowball effect.

The snowball effect is a negative concept.

Something bad happens which creates another bad thing which creates yet another bad thing until the situation snowballs into a complete sh**show.

The opposite of that is when something good happens which creates the confidence to create another good thing which in turn creates another good thing.

Somebody should invent a word for this because it’s a real thing.

It’s how I teach.

One success at a time.

My students LOVE my classes.

And they are growing and developing their skills.

I teach English Language Arts to K-12.

I teach creative writing, ESL, and Public Speaking to adults.

Every single student has unlimited potential.

I meet them where they are.

And teach them one thing.

And then one more thing thing.

And then one more thing after that.

Microlearning.

Who knew?

Liz Brenner

Everyone has a story to tell.

Even you.

Especially you.

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