The Soul of Writing with Steven Sher

How can we deepen the creative source from which we draw? Too often we place greater emphasis on “voice,” let ourselves get bogged down by technical matters of craft or form, while neglecting the “soul” component or foundational issues of our work (moral and ethical concerns; spiritual training; tradition and rituals; family and communal values). Writing ought to start at the writer’s core, with a clear vision, drawing from the deeply familiar and life-guiding themes, and building a “personal mythology” (while creating personal ritual). Participants are asked to bring a new writing sample to the session.