Many of us feel stunned and overwhelmed by the pace and scale of what we are witnessing on the world stage and in our own backyards. Rights and freedoms once taken for granted feel newly fragile, while violence, cruelty, and abuse of power feel omnipresent. In moments like these, writing together can help us bear witness, reclaim voice, and sustain compassion in community.

This online workshop offers a steady and supportive space to pause, breathe, and write into the present moment. Participants will write from prompts designed to give language to what has been difficult to witness and hold. Participants will have time to write, share if they wish, and receive strengths-based feedback. No prior writing experience is necessary. This workshop is for anyone impacted by the fear, violence, or instability of this moment who longs for a way to remain grounded, human, and connected through story.

Offered through Amherst Writer’s and Artists Write Around the World fundraising event (sliding scale, $20-40).

In this workshop we’ll slow down and practice tuning into the sensory world with curiosity and a beginner’s mind. Through mindfulness practices and creative prompts drawn from poetry, we’ll explore how attending to smells, textures, and sounds inspires writing that feels alive and immediate.

This is an invitation to move beyond observation and into presence, writing to inhabit the world more fully. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning, you’ll leave with fresh material and new tools to bring vivid, unforgettable details into your work.

Offered through Amherst Writer’s and Artists Write Around the World fundraising event (sliding scale, $20-40).

I’m looking forward to facilitating Amherst Artists and Writers Monthly Write for March! Come join us!