Gatherings

This is a synchronous, participatory learning journey.

Our calls are not recorded. We know everyone will miss a call or two, and we will do our best to provide notes after each call.

2025-2026 Calendar

We are still finalizing our 2025-2026 program. These dates are tentative and subject to change. All times are listed in Central Time.

October

October 21, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Opening Call

October 28, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Autumn Contemplative Workshop

November

November 4, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with Nick Triolo

November 18, 2025, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation (TBA)

Listening Sessions (TBD in November-December)

December

December 9, 2025, 6-7:30PM CT Winter Contemplative Workshop

January

January 13, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with CMarie Fuhrman

January 27, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Nickole Brown and Gavin Van Horn

February

February 10, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop (TBA)

February 24, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Elizabeth Bradfield

March

March 17, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Spring Contemplative Workshop

March 31, 2026, 6-7PM CT Reading and Conversation with Annie Wenstrup

April

April 13 or 14, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop (TBA)

April 28, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Reading and Conversation (TBA)

May

May 5, 2026, 6-7:30PM CT Craft Workshop with Heather Swan

May 19, 2026, 6-8PM CT Final Reading and Celebration

Additional Offerings:

Writing the Wild Labs will be offered during the course of the program (“ala carte” items at an additional cost). Cohort members receive a discount on all labs.

Lab facilitators will include: Nickole Brown, Geffrey Davis, Rowen White, and more.

2024-2025 Calendar

All times are listed in Pacific Time.

April

April 22, 2025, 4-4:45PM Pacific Reading and Q&A with Iris Jamahl Dunkle

April 29, 2025, 4-4:45PM Pacific MicroStory Brew

May

May 6, 2025, 4-5:30PM Pacific Panel Discussion on Publishing with John Freeman, Ryo Yamaguchi, and Meg Reid

May 13, 2025, 4-6PM Pacific Final Reading and Celebration