The Power of Your Voice
My virtual writing workshop runs Nov. 5-Dec. 19 — join anytime!
Since I launched this publication in January, Healing Aloud has brought me so many gifts. I’ve been able to grow through challenges that have kept me from embracing my creativity and claiming my voice for years. Knowing you are reading and hearing your feedback continues to give me confidence, keeps me going.
Most importantly, Healing Aloud has helped me cultivate space in my life for my creativity. To learn how to make it a priority among the endless list of things I could be doing with my time. Having this outlet has helped me stay accountable, to return to my writing even when I don’t feel like it/am not in the mood/am tired/don’t have any ideas.
What I’ve learned is that the creating itself gives me energy; it usually puts me in a better mood; and in showing up, the ideas are able to find me.
Many of you have told me that my posts have inspired you to write more, start sharing your stories — or awoken a desire to do so. Some of you have said you yearn to get back to the writing you set aside, or to recover your voice that’s been stifled by academia, or to share your work with a broader audience.
That has been the most rewarding feedback to receive.
So for months, I’ve been pondering the idea of opening a space to support our writing dreams… and the time has finally arrived! 👏🏼
Starting November 5th, I’m offering a virtual, 7-week workshop series for women/non-binary folks:
The Power of Your Voice
Write in community & nurture your inner creator
[ Weekly workshops offered at two time slots ]
Tuesdays @ 10-11:30am EST (Nov. 5 — Dec. 17)
Thursdays @ 4-5:30pm EST (Nov. 7 — Dec. 19)
*On the week of Thanksgiving, Thursday’s class will be held Tuesday, 4-5:30pm
[ Cost ]
Donation-based — I welcome what you are able to share each week 💗
[ Commitment ]
Drop in! Come to as many/as few sessions as you’d like, no pre-registration required. Simply sign up to receive weekly emails with the upcoming theme and the link to join: email me katherine.rapin@gmail.com (or reply to this post, or leave a comment) to be added to the list.
*More details at the end of this post*
Many of us have a deep desire to create, to bring our unique expression to the world. But so many things can cause us to turn away from that desire, like:
· widespread undervaluing of creative expression in our culture
· limiting beliefs about ourselves and our capacity
· perceived lack of time
· prioritizing obligations to others over time for ourselves
· perfectionism that can shut us down before we even get started
And yet there is so much power in turning towards, in expressing ourselves, our stories, our truths. It can help us make sense of our experiences and the madness in this world — get it out so it no longer has such a hold on our subconscious (or conscious) minds.
Practicing vulnerability on the page builds our confidence to be seen as we are. Taking the opportunity to be heard gives our words a chance to resonate.
I’m holding these twice weekly workshops first & foremost to give you a low-barrier, meaningful way to show up for your inner creator. Setting aside and hour and a half each week to connect with your creativity is a Big Deal!
I also want to support you in finding strategies to overcome what keeps you stuck/wanting to turn away, and ways to bring more flow and ease into your writing life.
Aaand this is about building a nurturing community where we can share our writing and support each other in creative growth. The women who have expressed interest and helped motivate me to start this (huge shout out to you all!)… omg they are inspiring badasses from all corners of the world. I’m so excited for you to meet each other.
The deets
Each week, we’ll work with a theme. Here are some examples:
· Desires, dreams and intentions for your writing
· Unblocking: understanding what’s getting in the way and how to overcome
· Feeding your inner artist
The same class will be offered Tuesday & Thursday, but you’re welcome to come to both sessions each week if you desire.
More about what to expect
+ writing prompts to spur ideas (starring my magical jar of inquiry 🍯✨)
+ exercises to overcome creative blocks
+ encouragement to share your work (read aloud) in supportive community
+ dance breaks!
+ practices to bring more flow to your writing
+ tips for building your writing practice with routine & ritual
+ building relationships with inspiring women like you (This first series is open to all those who identify as women and/or non-binary. I look forward to welcoming men in a future class series.)
!!!!!
I’m here about to bubble over 😁
I’m just so excited to connect and create together ✨
Again, to stay in the loop, reply to this email, leave a comment, or email me @ katherine.rapin@gmail.com. And please be in touch if you have questions!
I’ll leave you with a quote from one of my favorite books on creativity, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert:
“You can measure your worth by your dedication to your path, not by your successes or failures … You can live a long life, making and doing really cool things the entire time. You might earn a living with your pursuits or you might not, but you can recognize that this is not really the point. At the end of your days, you can thank your creativity for having blessed you with a charmed, interesting, passionate experience.”