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Hello writer!
- Want to connect with fellow writers in a creative, warm, and supportive environment?
- Feeling scattered?
- Perhaps writer’s block is that unwelcome houseguest that never leaves and eats all the ice cream!
Join my weekly Butt in Seat Writing Group in Grand Junction, Colorado!
If you live on the Western Slope of Colorado, in or near Grand Junction, you’re invited to write with us Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. (exact 81501 address provided upon registration).
Our time together is your chance to fully embrace the writer you are in a comfortable and safe environment, where we write from the heart, raw and in-the-moment.
We do it all by hand, from mind to heart to paper.
While the name Butt in Seat speaks to the fun side of letting it all go and writing whatever comes, it
also hints that the writer who makes progress is the one that develops and sticks to a routine. YES, park that booty and write no matter what!
Join us and…
- Gain confidence with your writing
- Discover your strengths as a writer
- Make real progress with your writing
- Get personalized feedback and a bit of coaching
- Connect with fellow writers
- Have fun with your writing!
Writers who participate and fully engage in this writing group format have gone on to publish works in online and printed formats, publish memoirs, chapbooks, and works of fiction, win or place in contests, and even establish writing-related podcasts.
How It Works
- Each group session starts with a short inspirational piece read by the group followed by a writing prompt.
- Writers keep those pens moving for a set time, and depending on group size, there will be two to three writing stints with different prompts and inspirational materials.
- We then read our works out loud. Keeping in mind that we are writing raw and may feel a bit vulnerable, group members share what moves them about each piece, and it’s all with warmth and respect. (This is not like a critique of a polished work).
I’ve witnessed hesitant writers absolutely bloom and gain writing confidence. It is a true pleasure to witness such transformation!
I’ve also witnessed experienced writers move forward with writing projects more quickly.
As a published author and award-winning poet myself, I include coaching within our sessions, which I know sounds like a generic term.
It is always personalized to the group itself and to the individuals within it depending on where they are in their own writing journey. This can range from grammar and sentence structure to story arcs to self-publishing, and social media and marketing.
There’s often a touch of personal support too as writing in this format can take on a therapuetic and cathartic role. (I love this part as well – I was a social worker for 20 years).
I can’t wait to work with you!
Liquid refreshments provided. Participants may bring a light snack since this is an evening time frame.
Give yourself the gift of focused writing time.
Please take a look at payment options below to join our weekly writing group. Contact me here if you have questions.
Investment Options
We meet weekly and this group is ongoing. Your attendance schedule may depend on the investment option you choose. Once payment is completed, you will be redirected to a page with all the info needed including location (in 81501).
The two and four week options listed below must be used within THREE months of date of purchase*. The quarterly (24 week) option must begin within THREE months of date of purchase*. This is to encourage group participation and establish cohesion, and encourage commitment and accountability.
*Refunds are not available, including if you do not use your purchase.
There are three investment options to choose from. All must be paid in full prior to attending Butt in Seat Writing. I can make cash/check arrangements for those that live in Grand Junction. Contact me directly for that option.
Space is limited.
$15.87/hour – 4 Week Investment Option
- Are you and your writing progress worth investing 15.87/hour? This is the option for you.
- $127 for 4 weeks – 8 hours group writing guidance/accountability
- Must be used within THREE months of date of purchase
$12.37/hour – Quarterly Investment Option
For those who are ready to fully commit to their writing progress, I do offer a quarterly payment discount. This covers three months (12 weeks, 24 hours), a savings of nearly $84 from the 4-week option and $213 from the 2-week option.
- Are you and your writing progress worth investing 12.37/hour?
- $297 for 3 months, 12 weeks total – 24 hours writing guidance/accountability
- Must begin sessions within THREE months of date of purchase
$21.25/hour – 2 Week Investment Option
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- Prefer to invest $21.25/hour in yourself and your writing progress? This may be your option!
- $85 for 2 weeks – 4 hours writing guidance/accountability
- Must be used within THREE months of date of purchase
Your payment for any program is an agreement that you understand it must be used within THREE months of date of purchase for the 2-week and 4-week options, or sessions for the 24-week program must begin within THREE months of date of purchase. This is to encourage group participation and cohesion, and encourage commitment and accountability.
Join us at our Grand Junction writing group!
Questions? Contact Melody here.
Find out more about Melody on her About page. She is also the President of the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum.