This workshop integrates an experiential and playful understanding of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a conduit for creative writers to develop new stories, poetry, and essays or to move forward with works-in-progress.

Each week will include mindfulness instruction, a generative writing prompt for in-class writing, and opportunities for writers to share work with each other.

A little more information—

What are the Four Foundations and how can they benefit creative writers?

I’m glad you asked!

1.        Mindful awareness of body and physical sensations

2.        Mindful awareness of pleasant, unpleasant, neutral sensations

3.        Mindful awareness of thoughts and emotions

4.        Mindful awareness of habits of mind (among other mental formations)

As we cultivate mindfulness practices connected to each of these foundations, we engage in surprising ways with all of our senses, thoughts, and feelings. As writers, we can develop new language, new stories inspired by our heightened awareness.

New and experienced creative writers are welcome here! The essential tools for this workshop are playfulness and curiosity.

Live on Zoom

6 Tuesday evenings October 13-November 17

6PM-8PM Pacific*

Note the Daylight Savings change on Week 4

Cost: $375