Writing poorly…?

Yep. That’s right. Wild writing is about coming home to ourselves. It’s a safe harbor where up to eight of us will write to three easily understood poems. I’ll read a poem, offer a few jump-off lines, read the poem again and ask us to write as poorly as possible, pen never leaving the page and just say yes to whatever arises. We’ll write for up to fifteen minutes per poem and then we’ll go around the circle and read what we have written. We’ll listen to each other without any comment, critique or cross talk. What’s written in the room will stay in the room. It’s a come as you are party, whether you have lots of or no writing experience, where you can leave your perfectionism at the door. There’s no need to impress us because we’ll be writing poorly together.

...for good?

My teaching is an offering. This is a benefit for the Ashland Community Food Bank (ACFB). The registration fee of $25 goes to the Food Bank. Please e-mail me a copy of your on-line donation receipt or send me a check for $25 (or $50 for both dates) made out to the Ashland Community Food Bank by December 15th to reserve a spot in the circle. And call or email me to let me know you’re coming. 

About Steve

I’m a retired union and community organizer. I found a home in the Wild Writing family during the isolation of the pandemic and have completed the Wild Writing Teacher Training offered by Laurie Wagner (27powers.org). I have published personal essays and poetry.

What do you think? Feel free to pass this along to your friends. And call or email me with any questions.

Steve Neuberger (steveneuberger@jeffnet.org) 541-941-8309

*I offer Social Equity Rates, sliding scale based on income and resources. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.