Upcoming dates

Writing encouragement

Writing prompts



FOR  2008-2009 SCHEDULE SEE upcoming dates !

Come Write with Me sessions are typcially 6-8 weeks in length with a maximum of 8 people per session. Samplers are 3 or 4 sessions and are meant to tempt you to a fuller engagement with this way of writing togehter. Retreats are either all day (usually Saturday) or over night. See upcoming Dates for location, cost and offerings.

During an  6-8 week session you will:

  • Gain confidence in your writing Voice and writing skills.
  • Discover new writing themes and material.
  • Have the opportunity to bring polished work for group response.
  • Receive resources on various writing genres as well as resources for publication and/or self-publication.
Durng retreats you will:

  • Give yourself the gift of a time to write.
  • Discover new themes and material through writing prompts.
  • Enjoy being "heard" as we read aloud what we have written.
  • Receive affirmation for what is strong, what stays with us as we listen.


You need not worry about having completed work to bring to this group. The only required materials - a pen and inexpensive notebook.

The AWA method developed by Pat Schneider, author of Writing Alone and with Others, advocates "process" or "free" writing, and believes that affirmation and encouragement are key to unleashing the writer within.

I am a certified AWA writing group leader having taken, with Pat Schneider, Program I & II. For more information on the AWA method or to inquire about training and other offerings visit amherstwriters.com where you will find me listed under Affiliates.

Note: If, following the first meeting of a session, you decide that you do not wish to participate, there will be no charge and any fees paid will be refunded in full.