“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 Pop-Ups on Zoom
nourish yourself, honour your voice, write your stories
with Mary Ann Moore
To help keep you connected to your writing practice during the summer, I’m offering some Writing Life Women’s Circle Pop-Ups on Zoom. You can sign up for one or all, or any number in between. Here’s hoping a variety of days of the week will make it possible for you to find a date on which you can join the circle and discover what’s waiting to be written. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with other women writers to enjoy support and encouragement for your writing practice. Since this is a circle for everyone, no matter your writing experience, why not share this heart-opening experience with your friends? I look forward to reconnecting as well as welcoming those new to the Writing Life Women’s Circle. You’ll find the dates, topics, and fees below.
If you’re unable to attend a circle and are interested in the topic, I’ll have notes and resources available following the circle for you to purchase. Following the Writing Life notes, you can create a writing ceremony of your own with opening and closing readings, writing invitations, and resources referred to on the particular topic. Please see below for the fee.
Writing Life Women’s Circle Pop-Ups in June and July, on Zoom,
Monday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Re-Membering – “Remember the sky you were born under . . . “ (Joy Harjo)
Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Re-Purposing – We’ll try a form that “lets us get out of our own way.” (Brenda Miller)
Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Re-Envisioning / Re-Imagining – “The imagination speaks to us in dreams.” (John O’Donohue)
Monday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Re-Storying – “Take your life / and make of it a garden.” (Heidi Garnett)
Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
Re-Joicing – “There is a gift inside you / Do not let it gather dust in a far closet.” (Tawhida Tanya Evanson)
All of the Writing Life circles are on Zoom. I’ll send you the link the day before with any handouts I’ll be referring to.
If you can’t attend in person, I can send you the notes and resources. See fee below.
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.
Please be in touch if you have any questions and to sign up for the writing circles you’re interested in.
Writing Life Women’s Circle Pop-Ups with Mary Ann Moore
Fee for each writing circle: $60 CDN payable via e-transfer to creativity@maryannmoore.ca
or by cheque. Please be in touch for my address.
Payment will confirm your space in the circle.
If you need one, I can send you a PayPal invoice.
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.
Writing Life Women’s Circle Notes and Resources by Mary Ann Moore
Fee for each writing circle set of notes and resources: $30 CDN payable by 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.
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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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