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I’ll never forget the first time I attended a writing circle.

I had no idea what to expect, and what I found was beyond anything I had imagined.

I found that in these sacred spaces, held by women writers I deeply admired, my writing poured through my fingers like sweet wine — and my poetry was oftentimes much more potent than it was when I wrote on my own.

I found that I loved writing with a group of women who were also on the spiritual and creative path, spilling their hearts on the page and alchemizing their pain into poetry.

I found that, though it felt like my heart would jump out of my chest in those early days, I enjoyed pushing my edges and reading my poetry to the group — to allow myself to be seen in a loving and supportive space before I shared my pieces more publicly.

I often have women tell me that when they attend my writing circles, something clicks. Something that’s been missing in their writing practice is able to come to life as they’re gently held. Sometimes there are tears, many times there is laughter.

You’re holding space for so many others — sometimes you just need to be held.

I’ve been leading online circles + ceremonies for 5+ years now, and every single time, I’m in awe of the magic that happens when writers, grievers, and guides are brave enough to come together in community and let themselves be witnessed in their raw expression. We can meet and move through our creative fears so much more easily when we see others showing up through theirs, too.

If you are a spiritual creative moving through times of transition, circling with other writers who are also walking through these potent portals is a precious gift. The energy of love, support and hard-earned power in these circles is palpable.

These circles are held on the last Wednesday of the month, alternating between 5pm PT / 8pm ET and 10am PT / 1pm ET to accommodate different time zones.

Upcoming Writing Circle Dates:

• Tuesday June 24th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET *note that circle is on a Tuesday this month*

• Wednesday July 30th at 10am PT / 1pm ET

• Wednesday August 27th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

Come gather with us in circle to open your channel and write, to be deeply held and seen in loving community, to allow your grief and your rage to find a home on the page.

You don’t have to identify as a writer to join. Circle is for everyone — the writers who scribble in the margins of notebooks and never tell a soul. The writers who whisper their words on the wind. The writers who are sharing with their email list, Substack, or Instagram, whose poetry is flowing through them like vast rivers of gold.

And, you won’t be asked to share your writing on the call. You won’t even need to say anything — you can come with your camera off and just write with us. There is nothing you need to do except set aside the time and arrive.

Circle is for you if:

• You believe that writing and creativity is a sacred, spiritual act

• You’ve moved through birth, death, grief or any other kind of major life transition (no matter how long ago)

• You’re desiring more time to be in deep communion with your body, with your creativity, and with other women

• You’re having trouble connecting with or making time for your writing practice in a way that feels nourishing and easeful

• You want to connect with the joy and pleasure of writing, not just writing for your job or your business

What you’ll receive:

• One hour of dedicated time to write and nurture your creative channel with optional writing prompts — this is time to give to yourself

• Whole body grounding and regulation through guided meditation

• A deep remembrance of writing as a sacred, spiritual act

• No pressure to share anything on the call

Women are saying:

• “Thank you Melina for a potent writing circle where we could dip into the magic of words and bring nudges into form.” - Kat

• “Melina, you create the hollow bone and allow us to fill our own marrow.” -Amber

What makes this different:

• This is more than a writing circle — it’s a space to come home to our creativity, our joy, our flow, and our sacred expression.

• I’m not going to be teaching you how to write, because I believe you already know. You just need the space to drop in deeply and write what’s meant to come through you.

If you want to check out the vibe, watch a shortened version of one of my Writing Circles below.

How to join ~

Paid subscribers - you’re already in! I’ll send out a reminder email with the link to RSVP one week before and 1-2 days before.

Free subscribers - upgrade your subscription to join

I so look forward to meeting you in sacred circle soon.

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Melina Charis is a poet, mother + mentor helping you reclaim your creativity during times of transition. She offers 1:1 mentorship, monthly grief ceremonies, and monthly writing circles for paid subscribers.