the Story Exploratory

Story Exploratory is a writing community and educational resource dedicated to helping people make writing a meaningful, confident, and joyful part of their lives. It welcomes writers of all kinds, from people who journal, make lists, or send emails to teachers and others who share stories. The brand emphasizes curiosity, regular practice, and supportive spaces rather than perfection or prolific output.

For individuals, the Story Exploratory Collective offers a reflective, practice-centered community with weekly videos, a monthly Zoom writer’s workshop, a monthly coaching-style question-and-answer call, a private Facebook community, short courses, and occasional shared writing sessions. Its programs encourage members to notice their lives, develop their voices, and sustain a writing practice.

Story Exploratory also supports teachers in delivering writing instruction that centers students as writers, helping them build confidence and express ideas effectively. Its book, Living the Life of a Writer: 6 Practices Student Writers Have, Know, and Do, is intended for educators seeking to nurture student voice and make writing instruction meaningful.