Tomorrow, I will teach Write Into the Present Moment. It’s one of my favorite things to do…gather a group of writers and would-be writers and explore writing practice. Am I teaching writing because I am a published, noted author? No, I’m teaching because I love to watch how the mind works; I love to listen to what other people write; I love to read aloud and create a space for words, stories, memory.
Ten years ago, I began my writing journey with Natalie Goldberg…I haven’t been the same since. I no longer cringe when I face the blank page. I simply pick up my pen and go.
I hope you’ll join us–even if for only ten minutes. Get a pen, get paper, don’t worry about spelling or punctuation, or even staying within the margins or the lines. Keep your hand moving, don’t cross out and you’re free to write the worst junk in America. Begin with “I remember…” and keep going. Enjoy!
