A seeing stone for worlds internal. The Writing Circle is a collaborative practice that fosters connection through radical sharing of perspective and experience. It's a community-owned initiative where everyone is empowered to lead and contribute.
🤲 Purpose of The Writing Circle
To create a viral practice that interconnects and aligns participants while teaching them to lead writing circles in their own communities or inspire them to develop their own altruistic community-owned practices.
📝 Structure & Format
- Monthly gatherings lasting 2-2.5 hours
- Leadership rotates monthly among members
Session Flow:
- Reading of inspo material
- Sharing of jump-off lines
- Timed free-writing (typically 10ish minutes, has ranged from 1-25 minutes)
- Sharing in a circle
📚 Inspiration Material Guidelines
- Can include any text-based content:
- Book passages
- Poems
- Film quotes
- Lyrics
- Even nutrition facts!
- Keep selections concise (maximum 2 pages)
- Content should be short enough to be easily retained in memory
✨ Community Guidelines
- No critiques or verbal feedback: show appreciation through snaps, smiles, or silent gestures 🙏
- Consent: Ask "May I reference your work?" before commenting on others' writing
- Respect physical boundaries: no touching unless explicitly requested
✏️ Writing Tips
- Keep pen to paper during the entire timed session
- Write stream-of-consciousness style
- Helpful prompts when stuck:
- "What I'm feeling right now is..."
- "Here's what you need to know..."
🌿 Breaks
Regular pauses for stretching, water, and bathroom breaks are incorporated throughout the session.
