Courses
The Opening is a place for writing that emphasizes the intuitive mind of the writer. We prioritize open-ended exploration and a playful attitude for discovering the unexpected in ourselves, and in the world. All classes include a chunk of writing time, feedback from the instructor and your peers, and truly unique approach to generating new writing. Get expert coaching, innovative exercises and supportive feedback in all of our classes.
All Online Classes
Through May 2022
3 Online Classes to Choose From: Learn to Love the Writing Process Writing from the Subconscious Tuesday Evenings 6PM–8:30PM PDT starting April 19, 2022 Facilitated live on Zoom by instructor Andy Couturier. Join a small…
Online Home Writing Retreat
Get specific and useful feedback on your work from a professional writing teacher and a group of positive-minded people. Also, individual and small group consultations each day, help with focus, and real community. Learn to…
Weekly Online Book Completion Group
Working on a larger project? Or have an idea for one? This class is for you if you want focused, individual coaching, the support of a group, and precise, useful feedback on your work. Because…
Learn to Love the Writing Process: Online
Writing from the subconscious
Wouldn’t you love to have FUN with writing? Get beyond your fear of judgement, take risks, and restore a sense of joy to your writing process. Hello Friends, For years I’ve been developing and…
Six-Month Online
“Writing Open the Mind” Intensive
Infuse Your Writing with the Wisdom of the Subconscious Mind Get beyond your fear of judgement, take risks, and restore a sense of joy to your writing process. Hello Friends, Last year I began…
The Abundance of Less: Andy’s New Book
“Reading this magic book is like drinking from a fresh wellspring deep in the mountains; it slowly returns one to sanity.” – David Abram, author of The Spell of the Sensuous Intimate and evocative,…
"Andy, Thank you for your faith and encouragement in me, for the gentle and overt invitations to return to the writing, to explore what's possible, to remember to nourish my soul. I love the intimacy, sharing and support of our group." — Monica Lemos, nurse Aphorisms“Instead of learning formulaic, cookie-cutter techniques, it's more important to find a way to write that reflects your own murky and quirky unique self.”
Get Your Writing Juices Flowing
and Have a Blast Doing It
Courses That Open Your Mind, Connect You With Others
and Help You Finish Your Project