Through reflection, community, and practice, you’ll awaken the artist within and build a creative life that feels aligned and alive.

This year-long journey through The Artist’s Way offers a sustained path for creative reawakening and artistic growth. Writers, artists, and creative seekers will move chapter by chapter through Julia Cameron’s classic text, reconnecting with their sense of purpose and play. The course offers the freedom to move at your own pace on Wet Ink, while regular virtual gatherings provide structure, engagement, and a sense of shared creative energy. Participants will receive guidance, accountability, and community support as you nurture your creative practices. Each session weaves reflection, discussion, and inspiration to help build consistency, courage, and joy in your work.

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Format

• Zoom sessions every month (11 total) for guided discussion and exercises. Full schedule for meetings TBD.
• Weekly engagement on Wet Ink through prompts, reflections, and peer feedback.
• Optional “Creative Partner” pairings for accountability.
• Monthly themes (e.g., Courage, Flow, Abundance, Trust) to anchor growth.
• Year-end community celebration and sharing of work.

Participants should plan to spend 1–2 hours per week on reading, journaling, and completing creative exercises from The Artist’s Way. Engagement on Wet Ink will support this rhythm through short reflections, prompts, and check-ins. Because the course combines self-paced work with monthly live meetings, students will benefit from both flexibility and community accountability.

This workshop is designed for writers, artists, and creative seekers at any stage who want to rekindle inspiration, develop consistency, and strengthen trust in their creative process. It’s especially well-suited for those feeling creatively blocked, in transition, or craving a supportive community to hold them throughout the year. Whether you’re returning to your art after time away or seeking to deepen your connection to your voice, this journey offers both structure and spaciousness to help you rediscover your creative rhythm.

Required text: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Students Can Expect To:

• Complete The Artist’s Way with structured accountability and community support.
• Reconnect with creative intuition, curiosity, and confidence.
• Develop sustainable creative habits and rituals.
• Build lasting connections with fellow artists and writers.
• Leave with tangible work—such as written reflections, short pieces, a portfolio, and a Creative Manifesto—that embodies your year of transformation.

To Apply

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Please submit responses to the application questionnaire via this Google Form. We accept students on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early! If you do not hear back from us with a confirmation that we received your application or you have any questions, please reach out to Emily Holland at emily.holland@writer.org.

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Acceptance into the workshop is required before registering.

About Book Farm @ The Writer’s Center

The Writer’s Center hosts a series of workshops for serious writers to complete book-length projects, generate new work for publication, or master the elements of craft within a specific genre. You’ll work with an acclaimed author, guiding you through 4-12 months of lessons, workshops, and revisions. Our instructors are all accomplished educators with a track record of student success. Limited enrollment with rolling admission up to the application deadline, so apply right away to secure your spot!

All Book Farm participants receive an exclusive tote bag, a craft book recommended by the instructor, and a $100 gift certificate good toward future TWC workshops. Participants also receive exclusive access to The Writer’s Center staff, all of whom are accomplished writers with extensive experience in editing and publishing.