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Pocket Writes offers writing groups for beginners, experienced writers … or anyone who wants to unlock memory or imagination. Participants write using carefully crafted prompts for inspiration and are offered an opportunity to share their writing in a safe, judgement-free setting. Pocket Writes writing groups are centered around the Amherst Writers & Artists method, a proven workshop method founded on the belief that everyone is a writer.

At the end of the writing group, each writer will have several responses collected. Writers can continue to develop this “fresh writing” if they choose … or they might find that the creative act of writing in the workshop is enough for now.

Pocket Writes offers writing opportunities in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Monthly Writing Group

Join a supportive group of writers for a monthly one-session writing group and write from memory or imagination in a comfortable, judgement-free zone. You’ll be surprised at just how many stories you have to tell. Date: by invitation Time: TBD Place: by invitation What to expect: We’ll spend our time together writing with several carefully… Continue reading Monthly Writing Group

Writing with friends

A creative alternative to the run-of-the-mill parties selling children’s books, makeup, or kitchen tools … Gather a group of 5-8 friends in your home and write together from memory or imagination in a comfortable, judgement-free zone. I’ll tailor a session specially for your group–all you do is extend invitations and collect RSVPs. DATES AND TIME… Continue reading Writing with friends

Laurie was clearly our leader, not our writing teacher. She was warm and engaging, drawing each member into the group with thoughtful prompts of varying length and intensity. These prompts brought up writing from deep within myself, and I was disappointed when the session was over. I look forward to writing with Laurie again!

Diane F.

Laurie has a bottomless pocket full of whimsical and provocative writing prompts, as well as smart, insightful responses to the writing she inspires. Her warm, gentle, fun-loving nature is welcoming and disarming, and her style of leading really encourages the group to let loose and get the words flowing in exciting and surprising ways.