{Write to Change the World Spring Support Circle}
Dear Luminous Writers,
Wed March 6Wed April 3Wed May 1Wed June 5
- Brief check-in on how the writing is going, how you are
- Opportunity to share your writing (up to 3 pages, 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced; reading the equivalent from your journal).
- Offering supportive feedback to other writers (what resonated & what you would like more of as a reader) while also honing your writer's "eye"
- Writing tips and advice based on your questions and sharing
- Occasional links, recommendations and guided meditations for your inner writer
- Optional 30 minute writing time before each circle for writing in community.
Please feel free to share with other writers who might be interested.
I do hope you'll join me. It's magic when writers support each other. Let's get writing!
To your fullest expression,
Shannon
PS Closing with encouragement from writer Roxane Gay:
“One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself as a writer is to take yourself seriously. This does not mean you should take yourself too seriously, but it does mean that if you love writing, if you put in the work of writing, you are a writer. You don’t need to ask anyone if you can call yourself a writer. You don’t need to reach a certain publishing threshold. So long as you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, you are a writer.
And if you are a writer, you want to respect your craft the same way you respect the other important things in your life. Make time for your writing whether it’s writing itself, reading, participating in the literary community or anything else that contributes meaningfully to your creative life. Write regularly, which does not mean you need to write every day but does mean that your work will be stronger if you are consistent. When you make a time to write, honor that commitment to yourself and your creative work as much as you honor all the other commitments in your life."
from here: https://1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/p/day-2-1000wordsofsummer-2022
About Me
Since 1998, when I taught my first writing class, I have been passionate about inspiring others to write. I have taught more than 1,000 writing students, spoken at writing conferences (including the Midwest Writer's Conference, Great Lakes Writer's Conference and Fox Valley Writer's Conference) and have been a book "doula" and developmental editor for almost a dozen published books. My strengths are being an inspiration catalyst and encouraging cheerleader for writers. I am the author of two books — Flowering Wisdom: Inspiring Thoughts on Life, Love and Blooming Big (Self-Published) and Everybody Loves Ice Cream: The Whole Scoop on America's Favorite Treat (Emmis Books) and the past editor-in-chief of Ohio Magazine, an award-winning 100,000 circulation magazine featuring the best of the Buckeye State. My varied background also includes public radio producing, newspaper reporting, magazine writing, and corporate communications. For the past decade, my focus has been on serving creatives and spiritual seekers through my shamanic-based energy work, intuitive guidance and Human Design readings and in offering seasonal retreats for inner listening, community sharing and creative ritual at her home in the forest of southeastern Wisconsin and via Zoom.
What Past Writing Students Have Said…
Thank you, Shannon, for holding the space so we can be good writers influenced by your wise teaching and your strong support of our creative expression. You are a gift to all of us. — Rosemary
I can honestly say you were the one who really got me to enjoy writing again, and I wouldn’t have
stuck with it without you. Thanks for all the help and encouragement. — Matt
Your teaching style is so positive and encouraging. — Sue
I don't want to lose track of you because you are still the person in my life who most changed my life. After 4 years, I'm still writing. — Mickie
{Listen. Enjoy. Savor.} Retreats
Please note:
Listen. Enjoy. Savor. seasonal retreats are currently on hold.
There is a core group of regular past attendees who continue meet at the turns of the seasons. If you would like to be included in this group, please drop me line.
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What is Listen. Enjoy. Savor.?
Mini-retreats designed to support you in mindfully connecting to the deeper wisdom and callings in your life. Normally held at the turning of each season within the sacred land, labyrinth and special trees of Dancing Oak House, in Eagle, WI; this gathering with be held online via Zoom with time for you to connect with your own environment. Each gathering has a spiritually inspired focus, customized to the season and group, but all include:
- Time for personal inner and outer listening with Nature and the Divine
- Space to slow down and savor with all your senses and be present to Nature's cycles
- Being together in a sacred circle of loving acceptance and support
- Freedom to choose and engage in activities in the way, style and approach that fits you
- Beauty, ceremonies, rituals, practical tools, intention setting,and guided meditations and energetic attunements
My approach as a facilitator:
I resonate deeply with Angeles Arrien's credo to "walk the mystical path with practical feet," and it's the compass for my teaching and sessions. I bring all I've learned in 10 years of offering shamanic energy work and intuitive guidance; as a dedicated listener to Nature, Spirit and my own soul; AND all my learning and experiences from my own curious journey to bloom more into joy and love. I'll be your guide and co-traveler on the path, offering my best tools and support for you to connect more deeply with your soul's knowing and wisdom. I love to create a special space for you to be deeply nourished and receive abundant value your investment of time, energy and money.