Write like you’re a goddamn death row inmate and the governor is out of the country and there’s no chance for a pardon. Write like you’re clinging to the edge of a cliff, white knuckles, on your last breath, and you’ve got just one last thing to say, like you’re a bird flying over us and you can see everything, and please, for God’s sake, tell us something that will save us from ourselves. Take a deep breath and tell us your deepest, darkest secret, so we can wipe our brow and know that we’re not alone. - Alan Wilson Watts
Bare Bones Writing
Write from the Heart…
The Bare Bones writing class offers a place to express yourself as fully as you can. Together we create a safe and strong container to explore our inner most thoughts, feelings and creative expression. We write from the heart and put into words things that have been held in our bodies and bones for a long time.
In the Bare Bones format, we write with abandon giving every bit of truth to the page. In each writing session I offer writing prompts to stir your creative juices. Once we write, we then read our work aloud to one another. We do not critique the work, but offer specific witnessing to each writer. In each workshop, something magical happens. We hear the kaleidoscope of life’s experience that each writer offers from the same prompt.
Every one of us has stories to tell. Every one of us can write.
The stories we write are unpolished works that give you material to develop later. Some writing may turn into a poem, some may become an essay, some may become the start of a short story. Bare Bones gives you a place to show up, commit to the craft of writing and find your authentic voice in words, and amazing like minded people to connect with.
The Winter session begins January 11th. It is online and will run for 8 weeks. There are 8 spots, so sign up if you feel called to join. This is powerful, therapeutic work that opens your creative channels.
Maybe you’re a writer and you…
long to get back to your writing practice and need some support doing so
want to discover the deeper well within you from which you can write with abandon
want to step into the unknown of your writing to explore new territory
Or, perhaps you don’t consider yourself a writer and you
want to get past your inner critic who keeps you from sitting down with a blank page
are afraid to write down your truest, deepest thoughts on the page
long for a safe container to explore your creativity
Or it could be that you’re
longing for like-minded community and a supportive circle of creatives
have been longing to spark your creative life and haven’t known how
want to learn to listen deeply within and trust your own voice
What gets in the way of showing up to the blank page?
It’s our fear!
of feeling exposed and vulnerable
of our own inner critic who sabotages our best efforts
that we may not have anything to say and can’t do it
of not knowing how to access our inner knowing and creativity
Here’s what people say about Bare Bones Writing….
Bare Bones is the giver of time and creator of space. It allows one to spill their soul onto paper. A sacred environment to connect with those who are willing to take vulnerable risks for the sake of being fully human. Nothing compares to this divine experience. Frankie
Bare Bones Writing with Diane was a soul freeing and life enriching experience! I decided to take the course because the value of carving that time out in your life to nurture your spirit is priceless! Angie
I had been feeling stuck in my creative process and Diane’s teaching helped me to move forward, getting my feet out of the mud. Jeannie
A dance on the page through the inner landscape,
We dive headfirst into the depth of our unconscious.
The pen twirls and contorts,
Words flow,
We whiz by our inner critic,
As pieces of the past land in ink on white open space.
Bare.
Raw.
Real.
Legit.
To look at.It’s us.
Right there.
To honor.
To love.
To nurture.
What we write comes
from the marrow of who we are,
It is our life, our humanity,
Revealed in our our own words.
Words from former students…
“ Diane’s Bare Bone writing course is such a soulful experience. She cultivates a sense of safety and empowerment—guiding us gently to get in touch with our most inner expressions, vulnerabilities, callings and true essence. I truly feel that people who write regularly or have never written before will benefit from the healing power of committing to their inner most thoughts without fear or judgement. It offers an opportunity to take one step closer to self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-transformation.
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“Bare Bones is the foundation that allows one to see their soul on paper. The power of writing in a small collective using the unconscious mind is life altering. The poetry and prompts are deep yet profoundly simple. There is truly not an ounce of time to ‘think.’ Only to write. This non-stop, pen to paper is where the magic begins.
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““Writing: my biggest fear. This class actually got me to do it…and to enjoy it.”
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“Practicing writing to the bone with Diane. I have learned to let the words come out and to examine them later. Diane’s writing course is one to open your heart mind and to develop courage to read your work. The small groups are warm and Diane is gifted at creating a safe and encouraging container for creativity and sharing.
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“For years, I have had words locked inside my head that weren’t able to come out. Through working with Diane, I was able to help unlock the words from my brain and allow myself to jump outside of my personal journal and into a more “public” forum. Diane’s course allows us to learn to let go of fear, give into the creative flow and let the words out—sometimes words you didn’t even know were looking to escape. It’s a beautiful and transformative process.
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FAQ
Questions?
Email me at diane@ibelove.com.
Refunds?
No. However you can apply any funds to a future workshop.
Not sure about how much time it will take?
The bulk of writing is done once a week in class online for 90 minutes.
Not sure if it’s the right time for you?
Here are a few questions to ponder:
Do you want to write? What’s holding you back?
What’s holding you back to commit for 8 weeks?
Is it the price? Ask yourself if you’re creative life is worth investing in.
