About Freefall Writing Workshops

FREEFALL is a method some writers discover spontaneously, but many have to (re?)learn: the technique of writing from the larger Self, beyond reach of the ego and its censors. As the name suggests, FREEFALL invokes the courage to fall without a parachute, into the words as they come, into the thoughts before they have fully formed in the mind, into the unplanned structures that take shape, without prompting, to contain them. At first, doing FREEFALL with a group is invaluable. The group's spontaneous response to the writing works to free the writer from the need for self-criticism. And then the magic begins . . .

The moment when someone shifts into that deeper level is unmistakable. Everyone can hear it. As a result, in Coleridge's phrase, "the wheels catch fire from their own motion," and the whole group moves to a new level of achievement. The results, in writing, are spectacular.

Since 1982, Barbara Turner-Vesselago's FREEFALL WRITING WORKSHOPS have been helping beginning and experienced writers to overcome blocks, access energy, and establish or renew a vital connection to the written word.

In FREEFALL WRITING WORKSHOPS, you learn by doing: powerful writing immersion is balanced by informed, personal guidance. Every word you write is read by Barbara; selected (anonymous) passages are read aloud and discussed in a supportive, small-group setting. The primary emphasis is on learning to 'let go' in writing so that the creative process can carry you. Technical aspects of the craft (scene, dialogue, structure, voice) are discussed as they arise in the course of the writing.

Workshops vary in length from 1 to 14 days, and are offered both privately and through universities in Canada, Australia, England and the United States (see Calendar Details). There are no entry requirements. Class size is usually limited to 12 participants.

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