Writing Alone Together Circle – June 12th 2023

Do you long for a place to write, be inspired and connect with fellow journal and life writing enthusiasts?

Do you ever feel stuck in a rut with your journaling?

Do you want to go deeper with your journaling and get more out of going to the page?

Join our Writing Alone Together Circle!

Our monthly Writing Alone Together Circles are free to IAJW Members and are now open to everyone.

You can participate in a monthly circle for only $19.95.

You will receive an email the morning of our circle with the Zoom link to access our time together. The writing portion of our circles are recorded and shared, however, the sharing portion of the circle is not recorded to respect the privacy of participants.

“Thanks very much for organizing our writing circle. It was just what I needed today. I love connecting with journal writers all over the world and getting to know them face to face. I also appreciate the opportunity to write, listen and read.” Meryl Cook, IAJW Journal Council Member

So often, people want to write, but don’t always find the time to actually do it. It can be helpful to have a place to show up, a community to connect with to support your efforts to go to the page and write.

“I have penned in the next date for writing alone together. I do not want to miss the sense of connectivity and comfort it brings.” Sarabelle Prince, IAJW Member

Everyone is welcome! No prior journaling or writing experience required to benefit from the circle.

Be inspired and empowered through journaling in community with others who are also going to the page to know grow and care for themselves through writing, reflecting and connecting.

Register now (free to IAJW members, simply log into the member area and you can find all the details there).

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Our monthly Writing Alone Together Circles exist to:

support you to take time to write
give you a time and place to show up and write
offer you a guided journaling and expressive writing experience
be a mini-journaling/writing retreat in the midst of it all

Every monthly circle has a different theme.

Our June 12th Circle’s theme is: Writing the Tides

“The connection that enriches my life is the IAJW Writing Circle. Writing, sharing, listening, learning, growing every month, this connection to my writing tribe has become an integral part of my journaling.” Lyn Smith, IAJW Member

Meet Your Facilitator: Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC

Lynda Monk is Director of the IAJW. She is a Registered Social Worker, a Life & Wellness Coach, an experienced facilitator and a writer. She is the co-author of Writing Alone Together: Journaling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection (lovingly call WAT). You can experience the heart and art of WAT for yourself in our monthly writing circles!

Lynda Monk

Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing. She is a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She has a speciality in therapeutic journaling for self-care, burnout prevention, personal growth, and resilience.

Lynda is co-editor, along with Eric Maisel, of two recent books including…

Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing (Routledge, June 2021)
The Great Book of Journaling: How Journal Writing Can Support a Life of Wellness, Creativity, Meaning and Purpose (Mango, June 2022)

She is the co-author of Writing Alone Together: Journalling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection, as well as co-author of the international bestseller Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness. She is the author of an e-book called Life Source Writing: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Discovery, Self-Care, Wellness and Creativity, and producer of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditations CD. She is currently writing Surrender: An Adoptee’s Memoir.

Lynda is an experienced facilitator and coach, and has supported thousands of people to go to the page and write for well-being, self-expression and personal growth. She has authored many in-person courses, workshops and writing retreats, as well as many online course offerings including Pen to Paper: Journaling for Self-Care & Wellness through the University of British Columbia and Dalhousie University. Her signature 6-week online group coaching, The Transformational Writing for Wellness Salon is available through the IAJW.org.

As leader of the IAJW, she is committed to growing a vibrant learning and inspirational community for journal writers worldwide. Lynda lives with her husband, Peter, their two sons, Jackson and Jesse, and their beloved Sadie girl (a Golden Retriever) on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, where she tries her best to write every day.

“The connection that enriches my life is the IAJW Writing Circle. Writing, sharing, listening, learning, growing every month, this connection to my writing tribe has become an integral part of my journaling.” Lyn Smith, IAJW Member

“Thanks very much for organizing our writing circle. It was just what I needed today. I love connecting with journal writers all over the world and getting to know them face to face. I also appreciate the opportunity to write, listen and read.” Meryl Cook, IAJW Journal Council Member

“I have penned in the next date for writing alone together. I do not want to miss the sense of connectivity and comfort it brings.” Sarabelle Prince, IAJW Member

“I so look forward to the Writing Circle each month! Coming together to write, to share, and deeply listen has opened me up, expanded my sense of self as a writer. Lynda welcomes each of us into the circle, creating a safe, sacred space to be with ourselves and each other.” Deb Wandler

“One never knows what goodies await for them in the Circle! Monday’s circle was fabulous and deep. I’m so happy to have this resource monthly with you all.” Kimberly Wulfert, IAJW Member

“Thanks for today’s writing circle. It was my first time taking part. Very inspiring and relaxing!” Jess Chua

“It was my first time, too. I really enjoyed everything about it — the welcoming, the writing, the reading. And I look forward to more!” Renae Rost Gregoire

Get Writing Alone Together Circle – June 12th 2023 here

$19.95

Writing Alone Together Circle – June 12th 2023