Literary Atelier & Valerie Estrina

The magic of personal essay

Date: 16th of June 2026

Time: 7 PM CEST

Duration: 2 hours

Join us for a two-hour online session focused on the writing life. Valerie Estrina from Club Reticent will share her writing journey. We will talk about starting on Substack, carving a space for yourself in ever-changing digital spaces, building a genuine online presence, and navigating a life as a writer in the contemporary world.

A central part of this workshop will explore the craft of personal essays. We will discuss Valerie's specific approach to the form.

Throughout the session, we will use practical exercises to boost your creativity and ensure you have something tangible to take away. We will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A.

Valerie Estrina is a writer, strategist, and published author based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Creator of Club Reticent, an online publication exploring the nuances of womanhood through essays & autofiction.

Published in Bread Alone, an anthology on working-class writers by Indie Novella. Words in Lilith Magazine, Pilot Magazine, Polyester, and more.

Hosting literary events, lectures & workshops in Amsterdam, New York, Paris & beyond.

Work for Harper's Bazaar Italia, Oatly, Hinge, Waze App, and more.