Open Field Writing

A women’s space for voice, release, and being seen

Open Field Writing is a welcoming space to be seen and heard, on the page and in community. Led by an experienced teacher and writer, this group will help you gain confidence both in your writing and your voice.

Each week we'll use curated, inspiring poetry prompts to spark your writing, share (if you choose), and receive affirming, strengths-based feedback in an encouraging circle. Topics may include family, nature, work and calling, friendship, love and relationships, art, movement and physicality, resistance, and more.

Open Field Writing welcomes all women who want to write in community. No writing experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to write, share, and connect.

Thursday evenings this spring in Sunset Village, Madison

(Address shared upon reservation)

May 7 - June 11, 2026, 6:30 - 8 pm

$120 for six sessions

Why Open Field Writing

We all need a place to be free, run wild, and explore. Open Field Writing creates that space.

No edits or criticism here. Open Field Writing is where you are seen and heard while celebrating our unique and shared experiences.

Open Field Writing is therapeutic but it's not therapy. It's a writing class but it's more than writing. As a student and practitioner myself, it's a simple practice that cuts through the noise and brings you closer to your truth in good, caring company.

Who you are

This practice may be a lovely fit for you if:

You're looking to join a supportive circle of women.
You're a writer by profession seeking a safe, playful way to work on your craft without criticism or judgement.
You want to start writing but need a little gentle guidance and encouragement to explore your ideas and spark new ones.
You're seeking a healing practice to nourish your whole self.

As you move through the seasons of your life, Open Field Writing moves with you -- offering poetry and connections to meet you where you are.

Who we are

We are an ever-growing community of writers. What we have to say and feel matters.

Open Field Writing is where we see and celebrate each other.

We welcome you to join us.

"Katie's workshops have been one of the most unexpectedly grounding and generative experiences I've had as a writer. They helped me move through writer's block and let go of the mental clutter that often gets in the way. I left with a sense of clarity and momentum that carried into my daily writing and even shaped how I moved through my days. What stood out throughout was how well Katie reads a room. She has a real instinct for when to push, when to hold back, and what a group needs in a given moment— the right prompt, the right text, the right shift in energy. Facilitating that kind of space well is a distinct skill, and she brings both care and intention to it in a way that makes people feel comfortable taking creative risks..."

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About Katie

Open Field Writing combines my love of writing, helping people find their voice, and building community. With 15+ years in copywriting and communications and 10+ years in education, I'm delighted to do this work with you.

As I facilitate Open Field Writing, I continue to learn from my writing mentors. I've attended readings, workshops, and retreats hosted by Julia Cameron, Elizabeth Gilbert, Natalie Goldberg, and this summer, Pam Houston!