Write Wednesdays
a writing practice (in community)
that softens the mind
and gets your heart onto the page
practice. . . listening to what wants (and needs) to be said
practice. . . side-stepping the pesky inner critic
practice. . . writing freely, loosely, and with heart
practice. . . listening to others
we meet online
(so, from the comfort of your home)
on the third Wednesday of each month
Upcoming Dates: December 17, 2025
2026: January 21 | February 18
March 18 | April 15
Time: 1-2:30pm ET
Cost: $35 per session
or quarterly bundles of 4 @ $120
We begin each gathering with a short centering exercise. We begin with settling in.
Then, using poetry and creative prompts as jumping off points, we work through timed writing sessions, writing free and loose. We also play with making lists and other quick, intuitive modes of writing.
The core of the practice is this: listening to the words within, and getting them down. The essence of the practice is PROCESS.
For those comfortable sharing work, there’s time to do so as well as ask questions and discuss writing + creativity and, well. . . living.
These monthly sessions are a great way to begin a writing practice or to nurture an already-existing one.
All levels of writing are welcome. Class size is limited to 8.
LAST CLASS OF 2026:
first quarter DATES FOR 2026:
I create the framework (and hold space)
for you to put your thoughts onto the page.
All you need is a pen and an open heart.
WHAT YOU NEED
• paper + pen
• an open heart
• a desire to step inside truth + story
• a sliver of time for YOU
WHAT WE DO
• a short centering exercise that helps us transition to the page
• the first hour consists of 3 timed writing sprints (15 minutes each) that flow from shared poems, excerpts, and loose prompts; we also write short lists
• 30 minutes to share work, hold gentle conversation, and ask questions
Please note that there are no recordings. These are live, online calls.
The gathering and supportive accountability are part of the practice.
Can’t make these times but want to write together? I get it! We have different schedules!
Gather at least two friends besides yourself, and let’s get some dates on the calendar!
grace
“The goodness from yesterday is still flowing through me. I feel like it unearthed some things, freed some things, let some light get into some shadowed parts. I can't wait to do more!”
jennifer
“So rich, so replenishing, and so fertile!
I really am amazed at how much can happen in this short time. Thank you so much for the gift of you and all that you offer.”
settle into the quiet
and get the words down
WHY FREEWRITE?
This kind of writing is powerful, and healing.
It engages a deep awareness that is innate but from which we sometimes disconnect. Little nuggets in our writing offer insights, initiate questions, and generate ideas. We process, we shift, we become.
This kind of writing is a container for creative expression, mindful exploration, and inspired being.
The writing you do in practice with me can be reworked and edited for more polished writing later. It might become a poem or a song, or a piece for your blog, or content for a book or magazine article, maybe an element in your art journal or mixed media work.
Or maybe, and this is thrilling, too: the writing is gloriously and freely written and, once it lands on the page, you discover that it is enough as is… you discover that the practice itself is the desired outcome.
You get to decide.
laura
“This isn’t about feedback, style, or word choice it’s about getting you writing. Writing whatever is in your heart and mind in that moment… Being seen and witnessed is an extraordinary grace. This unexpected gift is my biggest takeaway and I am truly grateful for Michelle and this group of kindred spirits.”
shannon
“I'm especially appreciative of the poems and prose Michelle shares--which so often just floor me. I get so much out of the writing practice itself, and always find it fascinating the common threads shared by a group of strangers. Michelle is an excellent facilitator with mad skillz (as the kids say, or maybe they don't anymore?!).”
elizabeth
“I am so grateful that I’ve gifted myself the time and space for these writing sessions. The welcome as each session begins, the quieting and taking some moments to breathe, Michelle’s selection of poem or essay that she reads as inspiration, the prompts she offers, and the invitation to center on writing what is in my heart at that moment with no pressure to write beautifully or even particularly well – but simply to write, to write my heart – and finally, the invitation to share my writing with the other participants – it is all truly a wonderful experience. Michelle facilitates with such generosity and grace, and each of the participants feels welcome to share what we have written. As we read the words that come from our hearts and listen to each other’s words, we find connection and blessing and refreshment. These writing sessions will remind you why words on a page are so important, why what is in your heart longs to be written.”
“Just enter the heat of words and sounds and colored sensations and keep your pen moving across the page.”
~ Natalie Goldberg ~
WHY WRITE WITH ME?
Besides studying English and Studio Arts at Tufts University, I’m also a registered yoga teacher. This training helps me work with you in blending practices like mindfulness + writing + art. It’s a pretty great combination.
My writing has been published in the literary magazine, kerning. I've also published my writing and photography in Bella Grace and Mabel as well as several places online.
Writing is an ongoing life practice for me, and I'd love to share it with you.
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