What to expect during a typical SWC online workshop:

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A Zoom link is shared with the group via email before the first session.

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Up to eight writers log in on time. Those running late are still welcome to log in with their microphone muted. The prompt will be displayed in the chat or on screen-share if we have already begun.

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A suggested prompt is offered by the facilitator which writers may choose to use (or not) as a way to enter into writing. At this time we ask all microphones be muted as we focus on writing.

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Writers are given a heads-up as the writing time comes to a close, but anyone may choose to continue writing if they are not ready to end.

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Writers are invited but never required to read what they have written.

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Responses are offered following the guidelines of AWA: What do you remember? What is strong? What was successful? We never critique pieces we have just written. No questions or suggestions are allowed. The writer simply listens.

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We repeat the process with a new prompt and another writing time.

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We close making sure that everyone who wants to read has read their work.

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We say good-bye and re-enter the world with new writing and new inspiration, keeping the words that others have shared confidential.

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We come back next time, keeping our commitment at our set time each week which primes our brains for creativity and establishes routine.

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We agree to maintain safety by refraining from discussing what we have heard or read outside of the group without a writer's explicit permission.

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Interested in joining us?

To get more information and find out about upcoming offerings visit the contact page and send a message.

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