Are you feeling stuck? Too “busy” to do what is meaningful
to you? Does your creative force seem to have slowed
to a trickle?
Overcome stagnation
Take control of your story
Generate new material fast
Accountability, so your writing practice is sustainable
Quiet your inner critic
Notice more. Feel more.
Connect with a safe and supportive community
Sundays · 8pm EST / 5pm PST
There are so many obstacles to creative writing. The day job. The family obligations. The dreaded newsfeed. Worse, doubt can freeze us. Is my writing voice good enough? Do I even know what my voice is?
Join a supportive and fun writing community on Sunday evenings. We’ll help you get past these blocks and maintain a regular, highly productive writing practice. Beginning writers and those mid-project are welcome. No credentials required. We leave our critics, especially our self-critics, at the door. Then we write.
New here? Your first Sunday Night Write is free, now through October 31. Try it for free →
Build a real practice across a full cycle of Sunday sessions.
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Each session opens with a brief discussion of an idea or technique to carry into your work.
A short guided breathing exercise helps you leave the week behind and settle into a creative state of mind.
Four timed fifteen-minute writing sprints. Fast enough to outrun your self-doubt.
Optional reading at the end — you'll hear only appreciations, never critiques. This is fresh, raw material, and we encourage risk-taking.
Who's it for?
Anyone who wants to write. First-time writers and those deep into a novel, script, or poetry collection are equally welcome. If you've been meaning to start for years, this is your place. If you're stuck mid-project, this will get you moving again. If you're not sure you're a “real writer,” Dani N., a year-round participant, put it best: “I am a rank amateur, with no formal experience beyond two undergrad workshops. Despite the fact that most of the others have more experience, I’ve never been made to feel less-than, or in any way deficient. So, I’d encourage anyone to sign up, regardless of experience level.” —Dani N.
I'm not writing anything at the moment. Can this still be for me?
Oh, yes. The Sunday Night Write is a place for you to experiment and craft, whether you are working on that book, script, or collection, or you just want to free-write whatever comes to mind because you know it will be fun and help you feel better.
What should I bring?
A notebook and a pencil or pen. I encourage you to write your drafts by hand. There's something special in forming letters ourselves, and you might find that it helps you write with less hesitation. Of course, you can draft with a keyboard if you're more comfortable doing so, but you might still bring a notebook for ideas that come up. Consider keeping a notebook that's dedicated to The Sunday Night Write.
Will my work be critiqued?
We don't do critiques or suggestions in this generative workshop, unless you ask something specific. You will receive brief, specific appreciations from the other writers instead. Feedback should be limited to an appreciation of the narrator's point of view and noting bright, memorable details and phrases.
Have a different question? Just ask.
If you help lead a team, retirement community, wellness or veteran program, or retreat, get in touch to discuss how focused, guided creative writing can enhance the lives of those you serve.
Start the conversation →What people find when they show up and write.
Kurt Pitzer has spent his career in pursuit of stories, as a longline fisherman, a poet, a teacher, and a journalist reporting from wars and disasters in far-flung places. What he found along the way convinced him that everyone has a story worth telling, and that most people just need the right conditions to tell it. He teaches creative writing through Harvard University's online extension and leads workshops for veterans through the VA Whole Health program. Upwellers grew out of those experiences.
Want more information before you jump in? Let's talk.
Let's start the conversation →Notes on writing, creativity, and the practice of paying attention.
