Inward & Artward

Escape to the Page, facilitated by Sondra Hall, is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!

We'll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while sidestepping our inner critic. This is a come-as-you-are party! Everyone is invited to share their work, but there is no obligation to do so. This class is generative—we will not be critiquing or workshopping writing.

Wednesdays, September 23-October 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., online via Zoom.
Register: https://www.inwardandartward.com/classes/escape-to-the-page-fall-2026

What a beautiful thought, from artist Vincent Van Gogh, that our creative practice and inspiration are somehow entwined in an endless dance of inspiration and manifestation. Dream on, creative friends!

Here's a fun prompt to get the creative ideas flowing ... and all you need is a book!

This prompt comes from Writer's Digest where you can find so many other great resources for creative writing.

Let us know in the comments what six words you selected to jump-start your project.

Looking for book suggestions? Here are some of our favorites that explore creative philosophy or serve as creative guides.

What are *you* currently reading? Let us know in the comments!

The Write Routine returns for the fall. Sign up now — September will be here before we now it!

The Write Routine is a twice-weekly writing membership designed to keep you accountable, consistent, and producing fresh pages. Led by author JacquiCastle , The Write Routine gives you structured writing sessions, inspiring prompts, and a supportive community so you can finally make steady progress on your projects.

Held Tuesdays & Thursdays in September, from noon-2pm EST. ONLINE delivered via ZOOM.

Register: https://www.inwardandartward.com/classes/the-write-routine-september-2026

Join us for a free info session exploring both upcoming certification pathways to our Creative Facilitation program: the Fall Intensive Cohort (September–December 2026) and the Monthly Immersion Cohort (September 2026–April 2027).

Info session at Story Parlor on Tuesday, August 18, 5:30-7pm.
Details: https://storyparloravl.com/calendar/facilitator-training-monthly-immersion-info-session-2026-august

This interactive gathering is an opportunity to learn more about the heart of the training, meet past graduates, ask questions, and get a feel for the experience and community behind the program. We’ll walk through the weekly/monthly structure of each cohort, discuss curriculum themes, review payment plan options and logistics, and offer space for conversation around whether this path may be a fit for you.

This quote by Sigmund Freud is wonderful because it speaks to the action and dedication of being in creative process. A sort of "creativity helps those who help themselves."

Sure, having a butterfly (or an idea) land on you means patiently sitting still in a meadow. The butterfly won't land on you if you change it around, maniacally waving a net. But before you can be still and wait for the butterfly to come to you, you have to get yourself to the meadow where the butterflies feed and flit about.

That's the "going halfway to meet it" part — putting yourself in the places and spaces (such as a workshop, training, or artistic event) that lend themselves to inspiration.

How will you meet creativity halfway this week?

Sign up now for the August installment of Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Workshop.

🦋 Led by Ali McGhee, Director of the The Enneagram School of Awakening, these sessions will will include a teaching portion, lively discussion time, and prompts and activities to get you exploring how the Enneagram can feed your creativity. Each week will be themed.

👉 Held Wednesdays in August, 11am-1pm via Zoom.

🔗 Register: https://www.inwardandartward.com/classes/enneagram-writing-lab-aug-2026

🌱Story Parlor and Inward & Artward present: an intensive nine-month program on how to create and facilitate unique offerings rooted in the intersection of the creative process, personal stories, and the human condition.

Tailored for folks interested in starting a new and fulfilling career path, or simply wanting to deepen and/or refresh their approach to holistic creative facilitation.

Join us for the nine-month Fall-Spring Immersion (September 5, 2026-April 4, 2027).

🔗 Link in bio to register.