“I so enjoyed the writing circle with the group “from away’s” connections and participation.
It was a joy and a gift! Thank you for doing this. My writing heart is home in your circles.” – Stephanie, Ontario, Canada
2026 Women’s Writing Circles on Zoom
Writing Life Women’s Circle on Zoom
nourish yourself, honour your voice, write your stories
with Mary Ann Moore
Writing Life Women’s Circle: In Your Own Words, a four-week circle series on Zoom
Dates: Tuesday, October 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 2026 (four Tuesdays)
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Where: On Zoom
Fee: $240 CDN
We will create a circle of compassion, curiosity, courage and commitment together with our first topic being “Opening Memory.” It’s really a wonder that we can create a circle of writing women across the many miles. I’m really grateful for that. The writing circle offers a calm, nurturing, and inspiring space for your writing to unfold. You will be supported and encouraged on your journey, in the company of fellow “travellers.” The circle format is an ancient wisdom that offers a perfect container for a welcoming experience: a sacred ceremony of writing, sharing and listening where each person is respected for their presence and contributions.
Our weekly topics will be: “Opening to Memory,” “The Magic in the Mundane,” “Writing and Risk,” and “Body Work.”
All of these Writing Life circles are on Zoom. I’ll send you the link the day before with any handouts I’ll be referring to.
Please be in touch if you have any questions and to sign up for the writing circles you’re interested in.
Payment can be made via e-transfer to creativity@maryannmoore.ca
or by cheque. Please be in touch for my address.
If you need one, I can send you a PayPal invoice.
Payment will confirm your space in the circle.
Please note: If you’re unable to attend a circle for which you’ve registered and paid, your fee will be applied to a future writing circle.
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On Zoom wherever you are
Intent
- To provide a safe place for people to tell their stories.
- To find the still centre of ourselves and of the circle.
- To write what has heart and meaning for us.
- To realize our role as leaders in a circle of leaders.
- To remember the divine feminine and
embrace our female and male teachers. - To become a community of peers
slowing down to a natural rhythm
You [women of the circle from away] make it very easy to share my writing. The way we hold one another up, the level of encouragement, is very touching. It’s an honour to be part of this circle experience. – Tabitha, Ontario, Canada
. . . what a gift you have given us all with this writing circle. I imagine those who attended your live version wish it could continue, but please let them know that I for one look forward to these gifts in my inbox. – Josephine, Alberta, Canada
Benefits
- An exploration of your relationship to silence and stillness,
- A variety of writing prompts to get you started,
- Guidelines for your own journaling practice and various other forms,
- References for reading and inspiration,
- Support from a circle of women who are also writing,
- Witnesses to your creative journey,
- A creative boost and a reminder that your creativity
makes a healthy impact on your life and on the world.
“Writing was the healing place where I could collect the bits and pieces, where I could put them together again. It was the sanctuary, the safe place.” – bell hooks
The prompt to write regularly and your understanding of the mystery of nature, poetry and the English language makes your courses valuable to me! – Outi, Finland
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