Free Creative Focus Sessions
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These one-hour timed writing sessions, held for free on Zoom, are designed to help you focus on your individual project.
Sometimes the hardest part about writing is setting aside the time to work on it. Creative Focus Sessions are an opportunity for you to commit an hour in your calendar as often as you wish to dedicate your energy to your creative pursuit. You’ll be amazed at what you generate!
Come prepared to work independently on your project, whatever that might be. If you need some inspiration to get started, writing prompts are provided in the Zoom chat. These sessions are self-directed in the company of others, the way you might have experienced in a university library, with everyone working on mid-term papers at the same time, yet independently.
here are some of the ways people spend their hour:
- Writing from prompts provided in the chat
- Taking down notes on ideas and words as they emerge
- Generating fresh writing for their manuscript
- Working on rough draft revisions
- Plotting and developing their characters
- Listening to music and allowing the creative juices to flow
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Why schedule Creative Focus sessions?
The energy of others’ company inspires our collective creative flow, and inspires us to stay on task until the hour is up. There’s a level of accountability in the group, even when we’re not interacting. Bask in this time of silent, energetic support for your creative intentions. Take time to reflect on your priorities, and then dive in!
How are the one-hour sessions structured?
Sessions are held on Zoom. We begin with a brief introduction stating where we are in the world, and a project we intend to work on. While we work, both video and sound are turned off until the last 5 minutes, at which time participants come back together to share wins and what’s been accomplished. Coming together at the end of the session allows for a moment of reflection before moving into the next part of your day.
What we don’t do
We don’t share our writing during Free Focus Sessions or offer reflections on others’ writing. If you are looking for opportunities to share your writing and receive supportive feedback, I recommend joining my Primordia Writing Circle. If you are seeking professional 1-on-1 support for an emerging body of work, take a look at my 1-On-1 Writing Mentorship program.
When are the Creative Focus Sessions offered?
Creative Focus Sessions are offered at least once a week throughout the month and hosted by either myself or my colleague, Yvonne Basten. We post the date and time for upcoming Free Focus Sessions in Marie’s Writing Oasis (our private Facebook group) If you’re not a member of the Oasis, feel free to join our Creative Focus mailing list to receive the monthly schedule.
Creative Focus Sessions are a date with your creativity.
As you build a dedicated practice, use these sessions as part of your commitment to show up for yourself and your project.
Join the Creative Focus Community today to receive our monthly schedule!