As an AWA facilitator and trainer, I create a safe space for you to bring your writing process. Come play with me and find the magic at the end of your pen. Your inner writer will thank you.

Current and Upcoming Workshops

PROMPT

Write about a time you or your character felt like they were swimming against the stream, from memory or imagination.

Happy New Year everyone! I know it isn’t THAT new year but the beginning of September always feels new to me even though I’m no longer sending kids back to school. Maybe it’s the crisp air. I hope you all had a wonderful, restful, and creative summer. Mine was great...

Upcoming in May and June 2024 in the Yukon

By the time you get this, I will be on my way home after a month in the Yukon with my kids and grandchildren. For reasons beyond my control, it has been a full year since I have traveled here and maybe I had forgotten how amazing this place is. I arrived on April 2nd...

When the Weather is Mushy and Gray

Previous Workshops

Although I am not currently offering these workshops, if you are interested in participating in one of them, you could subscribe to get on my mailing list to be notified of upcoming offerings. OR if you have a group of like-minded friends/writers I would be happy to talk to you about offering one of these workshops for your group.

Submission Success

The great Canadian Philosopher, Wayne Gretzky, once said that you miss 100% of the shots you never take. I can twist that around to say, If you want to publish, you need to submit.

Memoirize Yourself

Are you ready to tell the story of how you became yourself? Join me in an intimate group to explore yourself, your journey, and how you come to be you. In 8 weeks we will learn how to shape an effective memoir, share our work, receiving and giving gentle feedback....

Write Around The World

This year Write Around The World, a fundraiser to support Amherst Writers and Artists is happening again. In May certified leaders from 26 countries hold writing workshops to bring attention to the great work of Amherst Writers and Artists. A Write Around the World...

Stone Soup Writing

How are you doing with your social distancing and social isolation? I hope it’s going well and that you’re getting some quiet time to let the noise of the world drain and let some creative thoughts in.I did a writing prompt the other day. “What if…” thanks to Maureen...