Most mother writers wish they had more time to write and fewer interruptions when they are finally able to steal a corner of their day or night for creative work.

Spiritual Direction for Writers® invites you and a guest to honor the struggles, joys, and all of the familiar complexities for those who hold space for these two roles with our Online Seminar for Moms Who Write. We are thrilled to have Seminar Sessions led by Catherine Ricketts, Tanya Davis, Jamie Quatro, and Marlena Graves. Charlotte Donlon will lead additional sessions for all caregivers and for anyone who has experienced loss and lament in ways that are related to motherhood.

(Please Note: There is a free option and two paid options for this retreat. Those who wish to pay are welcome to do so by paying the full price or using the code J3VQ9SN for half off.

Use code FREE2024 to register for full seminar access at no cost. If you choose the free option and would like to pay what you can, you can Venmo any amount to Charlotte at @CharlotteDonlon. Another way to support SDW financially is to become a SDW Member. (Learn more about SDW Membership here.)

Seminar Date & Time: Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. CT on Zoom

Join us for four Seminar Sessions carefully curated for thoughtful contemplation, excellent teaching from four brilliant mother writers, meaningful conversations, plenty of breaks, and access to recordings for two weeks.

Session One: Catherine Ricketts on Ambition, Writing, and Motherhood
Session Two: Tanya Davis on Why the Daily Mundane Matters
Session Three: Jamie Quatro on Writing, Calling, and Letting Go of Guilt
Session Four: Marlena Graves on Spiritual Formation for Moms Who Write
Bonus Session: Charlotte Donlon on Spiritual Direction for Caregivers Who Write
Bonus Session: Charlotte Donlon on Lament, Loss, and Creativity

Here’s the format for the first four Seminar Sessions:

—Writing Exercise or Contemplative Practice (10 minutes)
—Teaching (10 minutes)
—Facilitated Conversation with Charlotte (10 minutes)
—Q&A and Group Discussion with Participants (10 minutes)
—Break with Optional Writing Exercises and Contemplative Practices (15-20 minutes)

The last two sessions have a bit of a different format. Learn more here.

We know life happens. All registered participants are welcome to come and go as they please during the Online Seminar for Moms Who Write.

Anyone who registers will have access to all session recordings for full two weeks beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Please Note:

Every registration includes spots for up to two people. We’re in this together, so invite a friend to attend and/or receive access to the recordings. Please include both email addresses at checkout if that information is available. The additional email address can be provided later, as well.

All are welcome. Every person from every stage of the writing life and any point of the faith/doubt/mystery spectrum is invited to join us for the Online Seminar for Moms Who Write. Spiritual Direction for Writers® has a reputation as a safe place for all to come as they are.

Everyone who registers will receive more details and the Zoom link within 24 hours of signing up to attend.