Writing is more than putting thought to paper. Through writing you remember, explore and feel. You meet the stories that live inside of you, wanting to speak. In this workshop you learn a deeply satisfying method for opening and expressing yourself through writing. Past participants have remarked that this process helped them overcome fear while writing and enabled them to access those deep places in themselves that had previously eluded them.

The workshop is suitable for anyone wanting to use writing for personal exploration and/or creative expression. Beginners gain confidence in their expressive ability and seasoned writers find new entry points into their material.

Five writing sessions -- writing, reading aloud and offering and receiving gentle feedback -- take place over the course of the weekend. The workshop runs Friday night from 7:00-9:30, Saturday from 9:00 to 4:30, and Sunday from 9:00 to 2:00. The cost of $250 includes instruction and light lunches on Saturday and Sunday. Inquire about local accommodations, including the lodge itself. A $150 deposit, made out to Joan Hunter, holds your place. Please mail it to 535 South Bridgton Road, Bridgton, ME 04009. Details and directions will be sent upon receipt of your deposit. Questions? Call Joan at 207-647-3506 or email joan@fifthhouselodge.net