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.
Thursday, July 23rd from 6-8 pm Mountain Time
Meeting on Zoom
Limited to 8 Participants
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available.
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 | 07-23-2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
Friday, September 4th from 10am-Noon MT / 12-2pm ET
Meeting on Zoom
Everyone 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 | 09-04-2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
Friday, September 4th 2026 from 2-4 pm
Meeting in-person in SLC, Avenues Neighborhood
Limited to 6 Participants
Everyone Welcome! (16+) Sliding scale available.
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 | 09-04-2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |
Wednesday, October 14th from 6-8 pm Mountain
Meeting in person at (Salt Lake location TBD)
Limited to 8 Participants
Everyone Welcome! (16+)
Hello friends, join me for an in-person Two Hours at the Table in celebration. I'll be reading from my first poetry collection, Alhamdulillah Anyway. River Writing is where I discovered my writing voice and then practiced how to cultivate a poetic orientation. Truth be told, without River Writing, I may not have found my path this far. So please, come celebrate with me. We'll settle into the familiar structure of grounding, agreements, check-ins and witnessing. And if you already have your copy of Alhamdulillah Anyway, please bring it with you! Buy it from a local bookstore or order here: https://barclaypress.corecommerce.com/alhamdulillah-anyway.
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 | 10-14-2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | $40 (or sliding scale) |