Fresh strawberries on a warm evening. The smell of soil soaked with afternoon rain. Sleepy sunrises announced by the birds. This is what writing can feel like.

Join me on August 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET for Summer Softness, a Gateless Writing salon designed to be savored. Zen principles meet the science of creativity in this empowering communal writing experience. The two-hour session will include a brief presentation, a centering meditation and optional prompt, 20 to 25 minutes of writing, and a structured, supportive feedback session.

This workshop will be offered on a sliding scale starting at $30 per attendee. Consider this your invitation to step into the sun, soothe your inner critic, and make room for joy, intuition, and play in your creative practice.

Hear what past Gateless attendees had to say about their workshop experience:

“The meditation leading into the writing worked as a great launching pad, getting us into an expansive headspace. I love being surprised by what comes out of a prompt, and this session felt so timely. And the feedback from everyone was encouraging and helpful in seeing my writing from multiple perspectives.”– Heather Hardy

“[Meg’s] nurturing manner put me at ease, and I was able to access my creativity and write something that surprised me. Meg and the other writers in the group offered thoughtful and insightful feedback that made me excited to follow this thread to see where it goes.” – Trinity Fuentes, writer and editor

“This workshop reminded me that my work is powerful. The feedback from fellow writers allowed me to look at my writing from vantage points I wouldn't otherwise consider. Knowing in detail the impact my writing has on different ears was impactful and exciting.” – Allie Baker, hobbyist