by Lisa Hartsgrove Students in my Just Write class tend to arrive like a blank page. Most are eager to start, but at the same time have not written in years or do not keep a consistent routine. That means I have the privilege of inspiring them to create a writing practice, helping them fill…
Read detailsThis month, as we figure out what back to school is going to look like, we’ve decided to focus on our creative and brave teen writers. If we need inspiration as the world keeps changing, we need look no further than to the young people around us. Not only can they tip us off as…
Read detailsIs anyone else feeling a bit disoriented by time and place lately? Maybe it’s because we’re in a global pandemic, or maybe it’s because we’re in the height of the summer, but time has a funny way of moving these days. Our usual markers for the passage of time may no longer feel relevant, but…
Read detailsAs summer heats up, the long days of June call for us to slow down, grab a book (or some headphones) and an icy drink, and find a shady spot to recharge. At PWN, we believe that there are many ways to feed our writing and inspire creativity. Allowing ourselves to be still and enjoy…
Read detailsMay as a verb is about permission, asking for and granting it. At PWN, we believe in allowing ourselves space to enjoy the activities that feed our souls and make us happy. We give ourselves permission to indulge in activities that delight our senses—sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touch—and keep us coming back for more. …
Read detailsProject Write Now is excited to introduce our newest instructor, Laura Cyphers, who will be teaching remotely from Virginia. Laura is teaching two poetry classes—one for adults: Poetry & the Natural World and one for teens: Teen Poetry. We recently “virtually” sat down with Laura to learn more about her love of poetry and to find…
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