share without judgment.
A sacred space to uncover your truth, write with courage, and share without judgment.
What is Write Club?
You don’t have to be a writer to take the class…merely someone who wants to let loose, take creative risks, push past well-worn territory, and move into something new. I hope you’ll join us!
Writing can be a way back to yourself—a practice that uncovers hidden truths, fosters connection, and brings healing. Write Club (formerly Unleashed) is a guided writing experience where we quiet the noise, pick up a pen, and let the words flow.
Write Club has been transformative for me. I joined the group seven years ago and now I cannot imagine my life without it. The experience of writing together around Julie’s table is deep, real – often hilarious – and Julie holds it all with poise, grace, and warmth.
- E. Reed
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 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
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
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Just keep the pen moving
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Just keep the pen moving
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Just keep the pen moving
Just keep the pen moving
Just keep the pen moving
Just keep the pen moving
How Does Write Club Work?
Inspired by the Wild Writing practice of Laurie Wagner, Write Club is built on 3 simple but profound principles:
Over the course of two hours, we write three times, using poetry as a jumping-off point. The practice is not about perfection; it’s about presence. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a beginner, or someone simply curious, this is a safe space to explore your voice.
Write by Hand
For 15 minutes, we write by hand as fast as we can from a poetry prompt. It’s a different poem for every write. We pick a few lines from each poem and just riff off of them on the page. We only write by hand on paper. Writing by hand slows us down. For these two hours, we step away from our fast-paced lives and back into a slow, more sustainable rhythm.
Just Keep the Pen Moving
With each poetry prompt, we write fast and without stopping—unlocking creativity and bypassing self-criticism. We are digging to reach a space in which we are safe enough, loose enough, and brave enough to discover and articulate what we’re really trying to say, feel, communicate, or conjure.
Share without Judgement
We write three times within the session. After each timed write, participants read aloud. There’s no critique here, only listening, honoring, and gratitude for the courage it takes to share.The space is safe, utterly confidential, and truly fertile. Picture a tribe around a fire. It’s a lot like that. Sacred.
Just Keep the Pen Moving
With each poetry prompt, we write fast and without stopping—unlocking creativity and bypassing self-criticism. We are digging to reach a space in which we are safe enough, loose enough, and brave enough to discover and articulate what we’re really trying to say, feel, communicate, or conjure.
Share without Judgement
We write three times within the session. After each timed write, participants read aloud. There’s no critique here, only listening, honoring, and gratitude for the courage it takes to share.The space is safe, utterly confidential, and truly fertile. Picture a tribe around a fire. It’s a lot like that. Sacred.
Share without Judgement
We write three times within the session. After each timed write, participants read aloud. There’s no critique here, only listening, honoring, and gratitude for the courage it takes to share.The space is safe, utterly confidential, and truly fertile. Picture a tribe around a fire. It’s a lot like that. Sacred.
Why Join Write Club?
To connect with others who value honest expression
To rediscover or begin a writing practice
To push past
self-doubt and step into creative freedom
To share your words
in a supportive, confidential space
Write Club is more than a class—it’s a sacred space
where words become a bridge to something deeper.
2025 Write Club Schedule
Each session is a small, close-knit gathering with space for only seven writers, ensuring everyone feels seen and supported. To join us, simply send your payment via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle and include a note with your session choice (like Session 4, Mondays).
15-Minute Writes: Write by hand from a new poetry prompt.
Fast Pace: Keep the pen moving to silence the inner critic.
Handwritten Only: No typing—handwriting slows us down.
Sacred Space: Safe, confidential, and supportive environment.
3 Writes per Session: Two longer writes and a final, shorter one.
Write Club sessions invites you to step into a calm, intimate space where writing becomes an act of freedomn in person or through Zoom. In over two hours, you’ll engage in:
Inclusive: For anyone wanting to explore, and unlock creativity.
Read Aloud: Share without critique, honoring each voice.
Cost: $380
Class time: Wednesdays 10AM-12PM PST
Six Classes: April 16th, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Session 3, In Person, Piedmont, CA
Cost: $250
Class time: Mondays 10AM-12PM PST
Five Classes: April 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19
Session 3, Online, classes via Zoom
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© 2025 Julie Barton | Site + Brand by Spitfiregirl
Photography by Andrea Scher
© 2025 Julie Barton | Site + Brand by Spitfiregirl | Photography by Andrea Scher