Every person is
born into life as a blank page—and every person
leaves life as a full book. Our lives are our story,
and our story is our life. Story is the narrative
thread of our experience—not what literally happens,
but what we make of what happens, what we tell each
other and what we remember.
Christina Baldwin, Storycatcher
Everyone is a
writer. You are a writer. All over the world, in every
culture, human beings have carved into stone, written on
parchment, birch bark, or scraps of paper, and sealed into
letters—their words…Creating with words is our continuing
passion. We dream stories; we make up stories, poems, song…
~Pat Schneider
Empty Bowl Writers™ writing groups
aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but they may be right for you.
Founder and facilitator Ali Lichtenstein has been leading
groups in Vermont and New Hampshire for over ten years.
Using the Amherst Writers and Artists ™ methodology
developed by Pat Schneider, MFA, she creates a supportive,
encouraging environment for both novice and experienced
writers of all genres.
The ancient and enduring concept of the “empty bowl” has
varied meanings. In these writing groups it symbolizes the
writer’s desire to enter into a writing practice with an
open mind, willingly entertaining all subjects, ideas, and
forms that may arise during spontaneous writing exercises.
Small groups of six to eight writers
meet weekly for two hours. During this time, creative
writing prompts are provided and writers have complete
freedom to write from the heart and soul in any direction
desired. Writing may be shared with the group as fresh,
first drafts, but this is not a requirement of the writing
group. Over the course of six to ten weeks writers are
encouraged by the facilitator and each other.
All workshops will be held at 382 West Street, Keene, NH
03431
