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THREE Online Classes to Choose From:   Writing from the Subconscious Mind Learn to Love the Writing Process Thursdays 5-8 PM   Wouldn’t you love to have FUN with writing?   For years I’ve been…

  • All Online Classes through December, 2026
  • • Two Book Completion Groups: Aug 14 and Sept 8
  • • Writing from the Subconscious Deep Dive Intensive: Aug 20
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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. There’s…

  • TWO DIFFERENT Groups
  • • Friday afternoons: August 14
  • • Tuesday evenings: September 8
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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, Our freewriting-based course,…

  • Thursday mornings, starting August 20, 2026
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“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,…

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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.

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Through December, 2026

THREE Online Classes to Choose From:   Writing from the Subconscious Mind Learn to Love the Writing Process Thursdays 5-8 PM   Wouldn’t you love to have FUN with writing?   For years I’ve been…

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. There’s…

“Writing Open the Mind”
Deep Dive 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, Our freewriting-based course,…

The Abundance of Less: Andy’s Book on Simple Living from Rural Japan

“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.”

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