Join a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts), sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors, weather permitting.

A braided essay is a powerful form of creative nonfiction that intertwines two or more distinct narratives or thematic threads to create a cohesive, multi-layered whole. Like a literal braid, these "strands" appear and reappear throughout the essay, building resonance and revealing deeper meanings through their interplay.

Join a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts), sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors, weather permitting.

Join a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts), sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors, weather permitting.

Ready to share your writing with the world but unsure where to begin? Whether you’ve never submitted anything before or just need a little guidance, this class will walk you through the basics of publishing short work—like stories, essays, and poems.

Join me and two other talented workshop facilitators for a nourishing and creative day of writing at the gorgeous Holy Wisdom Monastery just outside Madison. We’ll guide you through contemplative and nature-based practices to inspire and generate new writing.

What is a poetry chapbook, and why might you want to create one? In this introductory, pay-what-you-can class, you’ll get answers to these questions and more.

How can you tell a thrilling true story in less than 1,000 words? One-part story and one-part poem, flash essay helps you get to the heart of what you really want to say while keeping readers riveted until the final word.

Are you ready to share your writing with the world but don’t know where to start? In this introductory, pay-what-you-can class we’ll cover all the basics of how to start submitting your work for publication.

How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools can we use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at pieces from other writers, deepening our craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.

Why do some poems make your heart skip while others leave you cold? In this class, we’ll explore some of the building blocks of good poetry, including voice, metaphor, imagery, and the line.

Do you want to write your life’s stories but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve begun writing but aren’t sure what to do next, or are getting blocked worrying about what your family will think. This class provides kind and practical support for moving forward with your memoir—wherever you are in the writing process.

How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools do writers use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at a wide variety of pieces from other writers, deepening our own craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.

How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools do writers use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at a wide variety of pieces from other writers, deepening our own craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.