“I have a notebook just for Bewilderness writings. It has a slick green cover, and college-ruled pages linked with fine black rings. I touch the paper, and it rustles my words back to me. When I started the notebook nearly 2 years ago, I never imagined all it would carry. The not-knowing is what I love the most about Bewilderness Writing. Every Tuesday, I wake with a smile on my face and wonder ‘what will I write today?‘”
– Christy Allen, Greenville, SC
What is Bewilderness Writing?
A technique of freewriting to uncover the fertile wilderness of your creative subconscious, without getting blocked by your inner critic.
Details
Bewilderness Writing is a supportive method for getting past that inner critic and gaining confidence in your writing practice. This simple technique helps you to get your thoughts on the page in a safe and sacred space free of judgment. Each session starts with a poetry prompt, followed by 10-12 minutes of writing. Everyone gets to read their piece while others listen. There is no discussion or critique. We’re here for a powerful and intimate writing practice that will help you gain momentum for whatever project is ahead. The workshops are suitable for writers of all levels of experience, including people who already have an established writing practice and who feel like they could use a boost. It is for all creative writers: poets as well as writers of prose.
Status
Enrollment for the next workshop starting May 5th is now open, waitlist only.
Available course dates:
May 5th – June 16th
(May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9)
Course timing (in US East Coast time zone):
Tuesdays 1pm – 2:15pm EST
Pricing
Cost of course (Six sessions): $150
Group size
10 people
Instructor
Ellis Elliot
Read
Examples of Bewilderness Writing here.
Ellis Elliott is the creator of Bewilderness Writing. She started her creative journey when she discovered the best place to begin was by making a “mess on the page”, through a process called freewriting. Ellis is an editor at The Dewdrop, as well as a writer and writing group guide. In all of her creative endeavors, she’s been fascinated with the creative process and the many ways we express ourselves. Ellis began offering a freewriting group online after the pandemic hit, and it has proven to be an intimate and powerful practice. Her workshops have lead writers to their next writing idea, have helped them discover inner truths, or simply helped them commit to a writing practice. Group members have submitted their Bewilderness work for publication, used them for their blogs or social media, and gained confidence in their voice, on the page and in life.
