As writers, we often focus on the act of writing itself — showing up and putting words on the page. But a truly rich creative practice requires more than just putting pen to paper. It asks us to slow down, notice, and be present with whatever arises. This is something our fast-paced culture often overlooks in its constant drive to produce, produce, produce.
In Asian medical theory, autumn is considered a “yin within yang” season — a time where, despite the shortening days, we continue to prepare for the colder months by harvesting the fruits of the summer’s yang energy. It’s a season of reflection, of taking stock, and of capturing what’s present in our bodies, hearts, and minds.
As we head towards the end of the year, this autumnal energy makes it the perfect time to reflect on all the good work you've done. What have you created, learned, or discovered? Are there stubs of essays or stories you can flesh out? Ideas that you’d like to return to before we slow down for the holidays?
What insights are ready to be harvested in your creative work?
Sara
📅 Events
Morning Page Momentum with Amanda Sue Azadian
Monday, Nov 18th at 8am ET
Writing @ Work Circle with Dylan Tweney
Tuesday, Nov 19th at 11am ET
Signature Writing Circle with Dan Hunt
Thursday, Nov 21st at 2:30pm ET
Building Bridges to Better American Health Care with Amanda Sue Azadian
Friday, Nov 22nd at 12pm ET
Simple + Consistent with Joel Christiansen
Friday, Nov 22nd at 5:30pm ET
(See the full calendar of upcoming Foster Writing Circles here.)
⚡️ Published
Every Day Is Election Day by Rick Lewis
Why Everyone Should Keep An Authority List by Joshua Doležal
From Obligation to Exploration: Reclaiming the Joy of Writing by Gaia
The Patient by Edward Garrahy
Who Would Do a Thing Like That? by Rick Lewis
Have We Returned to Colonial Times? by Joshua Doležal