Make peace with your writing.
Writing is communication.
As writers, our drive is to use the written word to share our experiences with others.
It begins with an awareness of the world, and a reaching-out to absorb it.
We then turn inward in order to process what we've absorbed. Or, as Buddhist author Natalie Goldberg puts it, to “compost” our vision.
Then we return our attention to the outward world by writing—connecting with others through the words we choose, nourished by the composting we've done in the soil of our lives.
The work can be scary. And it is often lonely.
But more than anything, writing is sacred. When we realize our words can help, heal, enlighten, and bring peace to our human family, we begin to realize the significance of our practice.
WritingPractice.org offers a community for writers at all levels—from the life-long practitioner to those just taking first their steps on the path. Through Writers’ Circles, Workshops & Seminars, and Individual Sessions, WritingPractice.org provides a place to connect, refresh, refine, and celebrate our journey as sacred communicators.
FREE Webinars & Workshops
WEBINAR: Celebrating Solitude
Frank and honest discussion about living alone and how to celebrate solitude in our lives.
WEBINAR: Your Writing Life
Practical advice for living the life of a writer. Change
your actions and attitudes from being “a person who writes” to being a
writer. Topics covered include: creating your own writing space, tax
deductions, claiming writing time for yourself, finding a writing
community, and more.
WORKSHOP: Reading Your Writing
This interactive workshop is designed to help you read your work in front of audiences of any size. RAP brings experience from her three-decade career as an actor, voice-over artist, reader, and lecturer to help you bring the most to your live readings. Perfect for those who are uncomfortable reading in public. (One-day workshop)
WORKSHOP: Sitting Pages
Learn to get into the practice of keeping a journal on a daily basis, just like meditation. Overcome the fear of not knowing what or how to write. Get tips to keep your practice fresh, new, and ongoing. (One-day lecture)
Short Fiction, Poetry, and Comedy Writing workshops will begin in spring 2009.
Please contact Rachel if you are interested, so that a schedule can be made. Limit 10 people per workshop.
COST: FREE. Suggested donation*: $5-10/webinar or workshop
Please use the Contact Us page or click here to express interest or request additional workshops.
Individual Sessions
One-on-one rap sessions with Rachel. Receive personal attention to your writing, discuss your life as a writer. This is a perfect opportunity to address individual concerns, questions, experiences with a life-long writer and counselor. One-hour session blocks, up to three hours.
COST: $50/hour
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Donations can be made to PayPal. Deposit to account: rachelastarte@yahoo.com. 
