Uncover your truth,
heal through writing, and
connect with what matters most
Out With Lanterns,
Julie’s Daily Poetry Practice
If you’re looking for a daily dose of inspiration or just want some poetry in your life, consider subscribing to my substack, Out With Lanterns. You’ll get a new poem in your inbox every day, a gift of words from me to you. Since August of 2024, I’ve been sharing a poem a day and the community we’re building is beautiful.
Write Club, formerly Unleashed, is a timed writing practice where I lead us in putting our messy and unfiltered hearts on the page.
Taught both in person and online, Write Club uses poetry as prompts. We only write by hand on paper which helps slow us down, allowing us to look inward in a slow, intentional way. You’ll be amazed what you find.
IT’S MORE THAN WRITING;
IT’S A WAY of LIVING,
THINKING, AND BEING.
My life would not be the same without Write Club. The pen can reach a part of me that struggles to have a voice. Julie creates a sacred space at her table where our words may be released without criticism or guilt.
- S. McAllister
Write Club and Julie have transformed my writing. In life, there are storytellers and teachers; Julie is both. Someone whose serenity and wisdom have influenced my work in the most profound ways.
- J. Griffith
Write Club with Julie has helped me connect with deeper feelings and themes in my life and my writing. Our weekly meetings are a safe space for honest expression. Writing and reading aloud feels like a sacred practice as we witness and absorb each other’s stories. Connecting with other women and hearing their stories has been an honor as well as inspiring and reassuring. Unleashed has truly been a special gift in my life for five years.
- C. Gabert
If you’re facing grief or struggling in darkness, let this story
My dog didn’t just save my life—he helped me find hope again.
In the midst of darkness, a golden retriever named Bunker came into my life. Bunker’s unconditional love and unwavering presence helped me find a path toward healing.
Meet your teacher
If you want to know more about my approach to teaching writing, check out this poem. I don’t believe there’s one right way to approach the page except to keep digging for the truth with a capital T. My process looks a lot like writing as a spiritual practice, connecting to the natural world by devoting myself to the page and then going outside to see what appears. Try it. You’ll be amazed.
LET’S STAY CONNECTED!
© 2025 Julie Barton | Site + Brand by Spitfiregirl
Photography by Andrea Scher
© 2025 Julie Barton | Site + Brand by Spitfiregirl | Photography by Andrea Scher