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What is it? 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.
Next start date: September 24th, 2024
Course timing: Tuesdays, 1pm – 2pm Eastern Time (US). 6 weeks from 09/24 – 10/29
Cost of program: $150
Group size: max 8 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
