One of the greatest pleasures of teaching writing is watching someone discover the story they were truly trying to tell.

Often, we begin writing with an image, a memory, or an idea. It’s only through the process of slowing down, paying attention, and following our curiosity that the deeper story begins to emerge.

That belief is at the heart of a new writing retreat I’m delighted to be co-facilitating this summer with Toni Short and Joni Daidone.

Together, we’ve created Heart on the Page, an immersive retreat designed to help writers reconnect with their creative practice through movement, sensory exploration, reflective exercises, and narrative craft.

What excites me most is how naturally our three approaches complement one another.

Toni begins by helping participants arrive fully in the present through gentle movement, breath, and somatic practices that quiet the mind and create space for creativity.

Joni then invites writers into memory and imagination through sensory exploration, visual art, and reflective practices that open new pathways into voice, image, and story.

My role is to help writers discover the heart of their story and shape it into compelling narrative—exploring emotional truth, narrative voice, structure, and the deeper meaning that gives a piece its lasting resonance.

Whether you’re beginning something entirely new or returning to a work in progress, our hope is that you’ll leave not only with new pages, but with a deeper understanding of the story you want to tell and renewed confidence in your creative process.

We’re offering two retreats this summer—one in Manhattan and one in the Hudson Valley—and there are still a few spots available.

If this sounds like the kind of writing experience you’ve been looking for, we’d love to welcome you.

You’ll find all the details below, including dates, locations, and registration information.