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
Two Hours @ the Table and Events
River Writing is for everyone and we welcome you to the table! You don't have to identify as a writer to enjoy a friendly circle of support. If the $40 tuition presents a barrier to your participation, please request sliding scale. If you'd like to dive in a bit deeper, consider joining a multi-week series. Click here to see our series schedule.
Tuesday, February 4th
6:00-8:00 pm MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 02-04-2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Saturday, March 1st 3-4:30 pm
Meeting on Zoom
About Nan
About this Offering
I'm offering this one-time free workshop especially to celebrate and support irreplaceable poets as we prepare for our 4th annual reading to Great Salt Lake on March 22nd. Anyone who wants to write with the lake in mind is invited to join us! In the company of lake-facing friends, we will practice River Writing to get some words on the page. This is a no-big-deal way to generate the words that could get a poem going. It's also chance to share the splendid mess of creative process!
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 | 03-01-2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Individual Price | Free with Registration |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Saturday, March 8th 3-4:30 pm
Meeting on Zoom
About Nan
About this Offering
Designed especially to support the irreplaceable poets who will be offering their voices to Great Salt Lake at our reading on March 22nd. In the company of lake-facing friends, we will learn and practice some tools for revision. This workshop will offer a friendly context in which to lovingly polish existing writing. Bring a draft of a poem: the rougher the better!
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 | 03-08-2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Individual Price | Free with Registration |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Thursday, April 17th from 6:00-8:00 pm MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 04-17-2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Sunday, May 11th from 2:00-4:00 pm MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 05-11-2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Tuesday, October 21st 6:00-8:00pm MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 10-21-2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Thursday, November 6th 10 am - Noon MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 11-06-2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Sunday, December 21st 2:00 PM - 4:00PM MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 12-21-2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
Sorry, the event is now full and we could not accept more registration
Thursday, January 15th 10 am- Noon MST
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 01-15-2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Tuesday, February 10th from 10 am - Noon MST
Meeting in person at Books on the Bosque in Alburquerque, NM
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available
Limited to 8 Participants
About Karen
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 | 02-10-2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event