So Now What? Writing Retreat

2808 Caroline St,Houston TX 77004

06 April, 2022

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A step in this path of self-discovery, using writing to help you find the answer to the most prominent So Now What in your life right now. The So Now What Workshop with Laura Munson New York Times Bestselling Author, Teacher & Speaker - Willa’s Grove & This is Not the Story You Think It Is What to expect in your writing retreat with Laura: We are all facing the question So Now What right now, more than ever. It’s no new news that we face So Now What crossroads many times in our lives. But it is new news that many of us go into isolation, shame, or pretending we’re okay during these crossroads moments, usually out of fear of being judged or rejected altogether. I’m making the case for creating a new community during these times, as the women in my novel Willa’s Grove model. I deeply believe in intentional, “bridge” communities with people who aren’t necessarily in our daily lives, but who are also at a major So Now What crossroads. In taking a break from our lives, having the conversations we need to be having and so often aren’t, I believe that we can welcome our crossroads moments, honor their lessons, and use them to move forward in our lives. My hope is that in doing so, we can more powerfully and authentically re-enter our lives, and welcome our futures.  Right now, given that we can’t always gather in person, the best way I can bring us together is virtually and by using the most powerful tool I know: the written word. As long as you can put pen to paper, you can do this work. I have said for years: “Writing should be up there with diet and exercise in the realm of preventative wellness.”  The So Now What Workshop is a powerful step in this path of self-discovery. Essentially, we use writing to help you find the answer to the most prominent So Now What in your life right now.  We focus on: What you want to let go ofWhat you want to embraceWhat you want to breathe alive for your futureWe will work with:   Mind awareness —how it serves and sabotages us. Finding your unique voiceInviting your stories, past, present, and future—parsing them as truth or myth.Vision: getting them out of you on paper for your eyes only, so you can look at them and see what’s next.In this class you will also get: Instruction in the theory and practice of writingGuided writing prompts that build upon one another to provide a map for your next stepsAn intentional journal-writing practice that you can use forever as you navigate all the So Now What’s in your life. THE SUPPORT YOU DESERVE, especially during this trying time. We need the power of self-expression in a safe, guided setting from someone who has helped people find their words for years, and wants deeply to help you! And please note: you will not be expected to share your work aloud. It’s for your eyes (and heart) only.  Testimonials: Laura's workshop is a game-changer. She leads and guides you through her masterfully-crafted curriculum with an infectious energy and grounded grace. In one workshop, my heart opened, my pen flowed, and my love of writing came back to me with such force and soul that I knew I was forever changed. If you are on the fence about studying with this kind, wise, poetic, teacher, artist and guide, the answer you are looking for is hell yes. —from San Francisco’s The Hivery The 'So Now What' workshop was a game changer.  I was finally able to celebrate my last 9 months instead of the negative questioning that clouds my day. I am a better writer today having been guided by Laura.  Who would have thought a 5-hour Zoom could fly by?  Thank you to The Co-Co for always delivering. I now have my 'So Now What'. —Christine from Summit, NJ’s The Co-Co Tired of feeling uninspired and lonely working solo? Are you an ambitious female with big dreams looking for her "people"? If so, this is the coworking space you've been looking for! We are a boutique female-focused flexible workspace and community located in Houston, Texas.   The Sesh Coworking space is a supportive, inspiring, empowering workspace of female creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs, work-from-home badasses, dreamers and schemers who enjoy working hard, learning and collaborating together.We come from all industries and all lines of work but are united in our desire to grow our businesses and careers, celebrate in that growth with our fellow coworkers and share resources with one another.