Through this practice, I've learned to lovingly set aside my inner critic in order to stretch into my own narrative. Finding my voice in this way has been nothing short of magical. I’m forever grateful to this community, and for the ability to share this practice with others. ~ Amy May
River Writing
Wednesday Evenings with Nan beginning June 11th, 6-8 pm
9 part series meeting: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, (break 7/23), 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
In person meetings at Nan's home in the Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT
A friendly canine named Sophie is part of the mix.
Everyone Welcome! (16+)
Limited to 8 Participants
About Nan
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. When you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 06-11-2025 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 06-11-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $395 |
Fridays beginning June 13th 10 am- Noon MST
8 part series: 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone is Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Giuliana
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 06-13-2025 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 06-13-2025 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $295 |
Saturdays beginning August 2nd, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
8 Week Series: 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, (break 8/30), 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
Message from Karen
We are living through quite a time! So much is on the line. While we are being pulled in many directions, one that can't be ignored, for the sake of vibrant survival... is our peace of mind. There's much to do and together, I believe, we will prevail. Along the way, however long it takes, may we make time for music, nature, food that fuels us, cuddles, poetry...anything and everything that reminds us exactly what is worth living for! As someone who lives with PTSD, it is imperative that I find ways to be "in the fight" WITHOUT fighting. If something in you felt relieved reading that last sentence and/or is curious about how that's possible, please join me for an 8-week River Writing series focused on dreaming/preserving/creating the world in which we want to live.
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. When you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 08-02-2025 11:00 am |
| Event End Date | 08-02-2025 1:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $295 |
Fridays beginning August 15th, 10 am- Noon MST
9 part series: 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone is Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Giuliana
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 08-15-2025 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 08-15-2025 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $325 |
8 week series beginning October 8th, 2025
10:15am - 12:15pm MST
Meeting 10/8, (skip 10/15), 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, (skip 11/26) , 12/3, 12/10
On Zoom
Everyone Welcome ( 16+ ) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 participants
About Debbie
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 10-08-2025 10:15 am |
| Event End Date | 10-08-2025 12:15 pm |
| Individual Price | $295 |
Saturdays beginning November 22nd, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
6 week series:11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone is invited! (16+) Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
Message from Karen
We are living through quite a time! So much is on the line. While we are being pulled in many directions, one that can't be ignored, for the sake of vibrant survival... is our peace of mind. There's much to do and together, I believe, we will prevail. Along the way, however long it takes, may we make time for music, nature, food that fuels us, cuddles, poetry...anything and everything that reminds us exactly what is worth living for! As someone who lives with PTSD, it is imperative that I find ways to be "in the fight" WITHOUT fighting. If something in you felt relieved reading that last sentence and/or is curious about how that's possible, please join me for a River Writing series focused on dreaming/preserving/creating the world in which we want to live.
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 11-22-2025 11:00 am |
| Event End Date | 11-22-2025 1:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $245 |
8 week series
12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Meeting on Zoom (90 minute session)
Everyone is Welcome! (16+)
Limited to 8 Participants
About Tiffany
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. When you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 12-08-2025 6:30 pm |
| Event End Date | 12-08-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $250.00 |
8 week series
12/10, 12/17, (12/24 and 12/31 will be held but due to proximity to the holidays I will add 2 more classes at the end just in case you can't make these 2) 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Meeting on Zoom (90 minute session)
Everyone is welcome! (Ages 16+)
Limited to 8 Participants
About Tiffany
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. When you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 12-10-2025 7:30 am |
| Event End Date | 12-10-2025 9:00 am |
| Individual Price | $250 |
Thursday Evenings with Nan beginning January 1st 2026, 6-8 pm MST
6 part series meeting: 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
meeting on Zoom
Everyone is welcome! (16+)
Limited to 8 Participants
About Nan
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 01-01-2026 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 01-01-2026 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $295 |
Thursday Evenings with Nan beginning January 1st 2026, 6-8 pm MST
6 part series meeting: 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
meeting on Zoom
Everyone is welcome! (16+)
Limited to 8 Participants
About Nan
About River Writing
We create a friendly place to practice by making community agreements. We read poetry aloud to find prompts and then write with pen and paper to say the truest things we can say. Before beginning, we agree to be kind, to keep each other’s confidence, and to listen to each other with undivided attention. We agree to take care of ourselves and to share responsibility for creating a welcoming space. Everyone is invited. We practice non-judgement by forgoing apology, critique, and praise. It can be challenging not to praise each other, but we choose to opt out temporarily in order to take respite from the culture of comparison. Sharing your writing is optional. Whether or not you choose to read, we respond simply by saying thank you.
| Event Date | 01-01-2026 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 01-01-2026 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $295 |