Get ready for an hour of writing, community, and fun! Our free writing salons are a great way to connect with a kind community and tap into your creativity. You can expect stress-free, judgment-free, short-form writing based on pictures and prompts, as well as opportunities to connect with others in the salon. We look forward to seeing you there!
How It Works (1-hour Sessions):
INTRODUCTION & INSPIRATION:
- A TNM facilitator sets up the session, including group agreements and the TNM Core Concept of the week.
WRITING:
- The facilitator shares a photo and the first prompt. You're invited to use prompts as a starting point and take them anywhere your imagination leads in any style, any voice. The only parameter is to keep it to 1 page or 500 words.
- Next, you'll get a second prompt to weave into your piece and tie it all together.
BREAKOUT GROUPS:
- After the writing, you are randomly assigned to small breakout groups with other participants.
- Everyone takes turns reading their piece without stopping for conversation or feedback. Simple acknowledgments such as "Thank you for sharing." are welcome. While each person shares, focus on witnessing without judgment.
- After everyone has shared, feel free to discuss your process, the TNM Core Concept and prompt or share about something else that's going on with you that may be relevant to the TNM experience. Speak for yourself only and refrain from giving advice or asking probing questions.
- NOTE: If someone in your group shares something deeply personal and may be in distress, please ask them if they are okay in this moment and don't hesitate to send a direct message to the TNM facilitator.
GROUP SHARE:
- In the final minutes, the group comes together to share their thoughts about their experience, answer questions, go deeper and have fun!
