While I have written stories and poetry throughout my life, I had never done a writers’ workshop before I found Zenwise. I thought it might be fun to try it; I did not expect to find a group I’d want to return to again and again.

Donna and Joanne hold the thoughtfully designed workshops in a pleasant vintage farmhouse that allows all the writers to find their own personal space in which to work. Critiques from the leaders and other participants are positive and supportive. Best of all is hearing the widely varied work that is produced by different minds from a single prompt. People are so creative!

By personal choice writers may share or not and there is no pressure in this regard. The sharing, should you choose to do it, ends up being delightful and interesting and leads to further group discussion that expands on the topic and is enriching in so many ways.

If you’re wondering about whether or not to try a Zenwise workshop, let me offer you encouragement. What do you have to lose?