Creative Writing
If you are reading this, it is likely that you feel a calling to write. There is this nagging voice that may be chronic or may be sporadic to pick up a pen and a blank piece of paper and to sit still and write.
But many of us don’t. This circle is to support current or future writers to help stay inspired, focused and connected.
About this Circle
One does not have to dream of publishing to gain endless benefits from developing a writing practice.
Writing is a doorway to open up understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It is doing the practice itself that helps to unravel the innate creativity of our minds and the subtle, often unnoticed beauty of the world. We can begin to explore our imagination and experiences from all angles and have those insights move through us whether it’s on to the page or to the ears of another person.
We all have unique stories and perspectives that we want to share and that will be valuable to the world.
The creative writing circle has two weekly sessions:
- Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m (Sarah Prospero)
(fully booked at present) - Thursdays from 10:00 to noon (Joanne Neilson)
We follow a process which can assist both new and experienced writers to develop a contemplative attitude towards their stories, their own voice and way of expression.
Mentors: Sarah Prospero and Joanne Neilson
Sarah Prospero is a former high school English teacher from Toronto, now happily retired in Almonte and spending summers at a beloved family cottage in the valley.
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In between volunteer work, she enjoys creating glass art, drawing and watercolour, yoga, not to mentions watching movies, listening to seventies folk and planning travel destinations.
Her work has been published by the Globe & Mail, on CBC’s Sunday Edition, and in The Glebe Report, as well as a number of online publications.
Joanne Nielsen is a new resident in Almonte. When she arrived she went looking for a writing group and was delighted to discover The Centre For Creative Living. She says it is so great to be part of a group of people who are passionate about writing and interested in honing their craft.
Joanne is a teacher first and a writer second. She also enjoys singing, playing guitar and oil painting. She completed her first novel Little Flowers in 2022 but is still not sure if she will pursue publication -that’s a whole different ball game. What she does know is that she will continue to write because “that’s what writers do.”
NOTE: Only members of the Centre can register for circles.