03/17/2024
https://www.resourceforwriters.com/weekly-feedback-group
I offer weekly feedback groups as a space for writers of all levels, whether you're a seasoned professional looking to refine your craft or someone new to writing who is eager to use writing as a tool for personal transformation. My aim is to foster a community where every participant feels supported in exploring their creativity and tapping into what truly matters to them, while honing their writing skills.
As a teacher and a coach, I am dedicated to transforming the culture of writing, moving it away from the stereotype of the solitary, neurotic writer and toward one of connection, support, and collective witness. In my groups, while we focus on refining the craft of writing, what truly matters is that participants find a sanctuary—a place they eagerly anticipate being in each week. Here, writers don't just have confidence in their abilities; they spend time every week celebrating their peers' brilliance and cheering them on.
I firmly believe that the most effective way to enhance one's communication skills in writing is by recognizing and celebrating the strengths in both our own writing and the writing of others. Gone are the days when writers had to subject themselves to harsh criticism to gain command over their craft. Instead, we learn and grow through admiration, encouragement, and collective witnessing.
While my groups are not explicitly therapeutic, they serve as fertile ground for growth, healing, self-challenge, radical vulnerability, and self-empowerment. Writing is a potent tool, and mastering it requires dedication and effort, but it does not have to occur in critical or isolating environments.
For over a decade I have seen members of my feedback groups blossom, honoring their unique voices, embracing creative risks, and thriving, not only in their writing endeavors but also in their lives as a whole. Yes, we are serious about crafting the best stories, poems, and essays possible, but at our core, we are a community—a collective of individuals who support each other and are committed to the journey of becoming more fully and boldly ourselves.
Here are the dates for the next session:
Tuesday:
March 26,
April 09, 16, 23, 30,
May 07, 14, 28
Wednesday:
March 27,
April 10, 17, 24,
May 01, 08, 15, 29
I am offering these spaces on a first come first serve basis. If you click the link and the class is full please join my waiting list. New sessions start every eight weeks and we’ll contact you first when spaces become available.
Whether you’re just starting a writing practice or are a seasoned writer completing larger projects, this class will aid you in developing your unique voice, generating more material, and strengthening your craft.
