Pop-Up Workshops and Retreats
Meesha‘s class is a panacea… It’s the most authentic part of my week —every week, I surprise myself and discover new depths to my writing. Meesha creates a non-judgmental, supportive community that invites unpredictable creative expression.
If you’ve ever wanted to write but felt intimidated, short on time, or struggled to start, participate in one of my FREE writing pop-ups and step out of your comfort zone. The workshop will preview our radically supportive writing circles in a low-stakes setting.
Upcoming Zoom workshops:
A Taste of Free-Range Writing May 23, 2025 11 am-12 noon PT
Here’s how it works:
In this interactive guided writing session, I’ll show you how to tap into the therapeutic power of automatic writing. No prior writing experience is required. This technique is as accessible and transformative for those beginning their writing journey as it is for experienced writers. You don’t have to consider yourself a writer at all. You only need a notebook, a pen, and an open heart.
I’ll guide the group through a writing practice designed to help you tap into your authentic writing voice. I will read a poem to the group to inspire us and suggest a couple of lines from the poem to use as writing prompts. You take it from there.
We spend 10-15 minutes writing to each prompt, with the pen never leaving the page. The idea is to get a lot of words down without pausing to consider whether the words are “good enough.” We try to say yes to whatever comes up and get comfortable writing as our complicated, messy, real selves. This is how we find our authentic voice.
You’ll leave with a handful of juicy writing and, quite possibly, some excavated inner truths. You can share a piece you wrote with the group at the end of class. Sharing is voluntary, but take my word for it; that’s where the real magic happens. More about that in class……
This 1-hour workshop is completely FREE, but you must register in advance. After you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/caAD9VXFTUqSp7Lz3hKpEg
(You will need to sign into your Zoom account to register; if the link is giving you difficulty, paste this link into your browser or DM/email me, and I’ll get you signed up.)
Wondering if writing circles are right for you? Please don’t take my word for it: see what previous participants have said about being part of my writing circles. Do you still have questions? I’m happy to talk to you about any obstacles coming up. Feel free to DM or email me.
There are no free workshops scheduled at the moment. Sign up for my newsletter to find out about future opportunities. Or just dive in; the water’s fine. New writing circles are starting soon.
Next Spring Women’s Writing Retreat at Pt. Reyes, April 10-12, 2026 Join the waitlist for early access to priority registration. Ready to reserve your space now? DM and let me know. There are only eight spaces available, and it will sell out.
Now’s your chance to dive deep into your creativity, break through the noise, and give voice to the ideas stirring within you. Join me for a transformative weekend where you’ll discover the stories you’ve been carrying and set them free. Don’t wait – start writing already.
Imagine if you stopped thinking about writing and just started writing.
Join me for an inspiring and rejuvenating weekend writing retreat at the beautiful Limantour Lodge at the Pt. Reyes National Seashore on the Pacific Coast of Marin County in Northern California. With hiking trails starting right outside the lodge, get ready to be captivated by the rugged cliffs, windswept beaches, magnificent esteros, and Bishop Pine forests. Limantour Beach is one of my favorite spots to unwind, collect seashells, bird watch, and watch the sun set into the Pacific Ocean.
We will spend 2 1/2 days unwinding, writing and reading aloud, walking in nature, listening to the lap of the ocean waves, and dropping into our relaxed, authentic selves.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Five guided writing sessions
- Locally sourced breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
- A welcome sunset ritual on the beach
- Friday and Saturday evening dinner
- Ample free time for napping and beach walks at Pt. Reyes National Seashore
- Overnight lodging for two nights at the Limantour Lodge; private and shared room options
To secure your spot, join my newsletter and get on the waitlist.
Upcoming Zoom workshops:
The Madeleine Moment: Unlocking Memory, Meaning, and Emotions through Food Poetry
Just one taste of the sweet, buttery French cake mingled with lime blossom tea was all it took for Proust’s childhood memories to come flooding back to him. Unlock your own madeleine moment in this two-hour guided generative class where the sensory cues of food poetry (smell, taste, and sound) are used as writing prompts to trigger remembrances of your sweet and bitter past.
Date: TBD Cost: $39
If you’re interested in attending this workshop, please email me at meeshahalm@gmail.com with your preference for a midweek or weekend session, and whether you prefer midday or evening. Once we’ve finalized a date, you can send your payment via Venmo to @meesha-halm, and I’ll send you the Zoom link.
Here’s how it works
In this two-hour interactive session, we will explore the involuntary phenomenon of taste/memory and learn how to retrieve it using the therapeutic power of automatic writing. I will read a poem to the group to inspire us and suggest a couple of lines from the poem to use as writing prompts. You take it from there.
We spend 10-15 minutes writing to each prompt, with the pen never leaving the page. The idea is to get a lot of words down without pausing to consider whether the words are “good enough.” We try to say yes to whatever comes up and get comfortable writing as our complicated, messy, real selves. This is how we find our authentic voice.
We’ll cover three writing prompts in this 2-hour meetup. You’ll leave with a handful of juicy writing and, quite possibly, some excavated inner truths.
If you’re interested, you will have an opportunity to read a piece you wrote at the end.
Please DM or email me if you have any questions.