Write-by-the-Lake will be replaced with Write-by-the-Light The 22nd Write-by-the-Lake Writer’s Workshop & Retreat was the UW's last. June 16th through the 19th, 2021 join me in taking your writing to its next peak. You will leave this retreat with everything you need to write and complete your book, write and publish a blog or send out those articles to magazines! Write by the Light: Writing autobiographical writing that makes what's meaningful to you, meaningful to your readers. More information coming soon. 4 hours of live lessons, writing time, writing prompts and writing circles each day. 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, with optional lunch meet ups each day but Saturday. 10:00 till Noon; 2:00 till 4:00. There will be more optional meet ups with me and other writers during our 4 days together. There will also be 2 sessions of optional yoga for those who want to in the evening. Your Investment (beyond time and commitment): $199.00. As your Writing Sherpa, I will work with you personally on 10 pages following the retreat. Limited to 10.
Testimonials: "Write by the lake changed my life. Julie taught me so much about how to focus my writing on what I wanted to say. She gave us countless tools to use to cultivate whatever kind of writing we are interested in. She taught me about sentence structure, myths, archetypes, themes, pivotal moments, prompts and most importantly, to explore and ask questions. To put it all out there and go for it. Julie has a way of bringing her authentic, funny, open, and intellectual self to class everyday. This inspired me and everyone in our class to do the same. I have made some great friends and have continued support both from Julie and my classmates. This was the experience of a lifetime. My memoir is almost finished. I could not have done it without Julie’s guidance." –Kimberly Lempart, memoirist, writer, artist
"When I signed up for Write by the Lake, I knew I wanted to write a book, but I didn’t have a clear idea of what the book would be about. I signed up for Julie’s memoir writing course and bought her book, The Zero Point Agreement. As soon as I read the first page I knew I had chosen the perfect teacher (Sherpa) for me. Julie’s teaching style is encouraging and heartfelt, and over the course of the week my mindset shifted from writing as an indulgent hobby to an act of self-expression and service that can actually change the world. Julie’s guided processes and interactive writing prompts took me from idea to a template for my entire book within the week. I now have a completed manuscript that is ready to publish, and much of the writing I did at WBTL is in my book! Julie provides tools and insight that you will take with you for your entire writing life after the week long class. I am forever grateful that because of Julie and her compassionate teaching style, I am now a writer. " –Moly Chanson, MA, Yoga Instructor
Write-by-the-Light Writers Retreat & Workshop in 2021
The Writer magazine applauds our June retreat! The Writer said: “It’s like two semesters of an MFA program. You work so hard and get so much to take home with you.”
Testimonials: "Write by the lake changed my life. Julie taught me so much about how to focus my writing on what I wanted to say. She gave us countless tools to use to cultivate whatever kind of writing we are interested in. She taught me about sentence structure, myths, archetypes, themes, pivotal moments, prompts and most importantly, to explore and ask questions. To put it all out there and go for it. Julie has a way of bringing her authentic, funny, open, and intellectual self to class everyday. This inspired me and everyone in our class to do the same. I have made some great friends and have continued support both from Julie and my classmates. This was the experience of a lifetime. My memoir is almost finished. I could not have done it without Julie’s guidance." –Kimberly Lempart, memoirist, writer, artist
"When I signed up for Write by the Lake, I knew I wanted to write a book, but I didn’t have a clear idea of what the book would be about. I signed up for Julie’s memoir writing course and bought her book, The Zero Point Agreement. As soon as I read the first page I knew I had chosen the perfect teacher (Sherpa) for me. Julie’s teaching style is encouraging and heartfelt, and over the course of the week my mindset shifted from writing as an indulgent hobby to an act of self-expression and service that can actually change the world. Julie’s guided processes and interactive writing prompts took me from idea to a template for my entire book within the week. I now have a completed manuscript that is ready to publish, and much of the writing I did at WBTL is in my book! Julie provides tools and insight that you will take with you for your entire writing life after the week long class. I am forever grateful that because of Julie and her compassionate teaching style, I am now a writer. " –Moly Chanson, MA, Yoga Instructor
Write-by-the-Light Writers Retreat & Workshop in 2021
The Writer magazine applauds our June retreat! The Writer said: “It’s like two semesters of an MFA program. You work so hard and get so much to take home with you.”
Monthly Writing Circles
Join me and other writers for 4 Saturday mornings in May and June: BEING FAITHFUL TO OUR LONGINGS: Exploration, Recognition, Opening and Commitment to our True Lives (as Writers). Saturday May 9th and 23rd; June 6th and 27th.. Email me for more details. Saturday's from 9 till 1:00. Limited to 10. Each morning is dedicated to your opening up to what is truly possible as a writer (and creative). Through explorations, the Wish fulfilling Mandala, collaboration with others, meditations and writing prompts you will take the next clear path as writer. So much is possible! Come discover for yourself how to listen and follow that longing as a writer. $145.00 for entire series ($36 per session). Register here.
I facilitated ongoing Writing Circles in various areas around the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Mount Horeb Morning Writing Circle begins OCTOBER, 2020
Mount Horeb, Madison WI
Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm. This is a smaller circle of 6
Mount Horeb, Madison WI
Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm. This is a smaller circle of 6
Madison Evening Writing Circle starts SEPTEMBER, 2020
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison WI (or another Madison location)
Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday 6-9pm. Free parking.
Holy Wisdom Monastery, Madison WI (or another Madison location)
Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday 6-9pm. Free parking.
Prairie du Sac Writing Circle continues on SEPTEMBER, 2020
595 Water Street, Prairie du Sac
Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday 6 till 9pm.
595 Water Street, Prairie du Sac
Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday 6 till 9pm.
To register or join a waiting list contact me.
"I joined Julie’s writing circle with a wisp of an idea and no book writing experience. Nine months later, I had completed manuscript. Julie lives the Writer’s Life. A gifted and generous teacher, she transmits what she has learned in her 25 years of writing and publishing to her clients and groups. Julie’s coaching and the atmosphere she created in the writing circle provided the perfect environment for my writing. I highly recommend Julie’s Writing Circles, Writers’ Days, and Writeshops." ~ Natalia Erehnah, author of Swan Mothers: Discovering Our True Selves by Parenting Uniquely Magnificent Children www.swanmothers.com
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