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As my students write, they heal…

They commit their strengths, weaknesses, hopes, and fears to the page, share them with others, and find they’re not alone. Then they start to get braver, together. My role is to create a safe place for all this to unfurl, and to encourage my students to be honest rather than admirable or elegant. I’m constantly surprised how quickly my students grow as writers and people. It’s all aided by the fortunate fact that on a chemical level, our brains don’t know the difference between writing about our lives and actually living it. So as we write the pain and beauty of our experience, we hand our lives back to ourselves, piece by piece.

 Jan. 3 DROP-IN WRITING CLASS

 

I’ve got a DROP-IN CLASS on Wed., Jan. 3 for those who want to dip their toes into my offerings. Click HERE for more information.

MAY RETREAT

 

May 19-22, 2024, I’m reprising the fabulous retreat I’ve co-taught twice with renowned science writer and total sweetie-pie Florence Williams at the spectacular Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. You may have read Florence’s “show-stopping” book Heartbreak or heard her interview on Fresh Air.

 

“I really can’t think of anything that could have been better,” wrote Robin Arthur, who joined us last year. “The beautiful natural setting, the comfortable cute cabin, the trip to the high mountains. I loved the writing prompts and LOVED hearing each person read theirs. Both of you have such authentic loving energy, I’m sure that is what made it all perfect.”

  • “I didn’t consider myself a writer until I attended Lisa’s writing course. Her capacity to create a safe environment and unleash the writer in each of us is astonishing. Lisa’s clear instruction, humor, presence and heartfulness are a true gift to anyone that attends her courses. I feel greatly enriched by the entire experience. Thank you!”

    Renée Rosario, psychotherapist and teacher, 2016 student

  • “I am on literary fire after completing my first month-long writing workshop with Lisa Jones. I have yet to come across a writing teacher as pithy, skilled, well versed in literature, and brilliant as Lisa. My writing style has been blasted wide open in a matter of three sessions of intense work, hysterical laughter, and a scattering of tears. I simply can’t wait to do it all again! I highly recommend Lisa’s classes. Don’t walk…RUN…to sign up! You will never be the same.”

    Camilla La Mer, MA, LPC, Boulder, 2016 student

  • “Lisa quite literally transformed the way I write and has helped me to see the writer within that has been trying to find her way out. The Heroines Journey was an incredible 12 weeks of mining personal story and discovering my voice and the stories I have to tell. I am so incredibly grateful for her guidance, style and openness to share in the journey with her students.”

    Christy McConnell, Boulder, 2016 student

  • “This is not your usual writing class. It is more like a mining expedition with supportive compatriots in search of authentic expression. Lisa’s penetrating insights and encouraging spirit helped me locate a vein of gold I could not tap alone. Gathering around her writing table inspires the perfect alchemy of imagination and craft. Lisa’s classes soar with her two equally strong wings of teaching excellence and writing genius. Eureka!”

    Bonnie Schwab, Boulder

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