Authentic Writing -- where writing is art. Since 1993.
The writing created on the spot in every Authentic Writing studio is finished or almost-finished material. It is never considered a mere “exercise,” any more than the painting done in an art studio is different from the artist’s actual art.
In addition to writing, there are periods when writers can read what they have just written for response from the group. Writers find out what has been conveyed through their words, what the group has heard, noticed and responded to. Writers do not hear suggestions for “how to make it better” because writing does not improve through the suggestions of others.
Writing becomes stronger naturally as the writer continues and the Authentic Writing studio makes sure that every writer is supported in continuing.
The mission of Authentic Writing is to be the writer's invincible ally against all the voices -- inner and outer -- that say the story the writer is telling should be different from what it is.
We offer several weekly workshops in Woodstock, NY, as well as a long distance weekly workshop that meets by phone. In addition, we have a monthly workshop in Manhattan and offer longer retreats in other parts of the country and abroad.
