Program Information and Registration


Authentic Inspiration: A Retreat for Writers

with Susan Piver

September 18 - 25, 2009

"Susan has the wisdom and knowledge and gentleness to move mountains." -Spring 2009 participant

Listen to Susan read from her recent book, How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life:
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What do writers want more than anything in the world? Time to write. Yet even if such precious time could be found, it's not always easy to settle into the writing groove. Meditation can help synchronize mind and body in a way that truly supports the creative process.

In addition to plenty of personal writing time, quiet, and the supportive (but non-intrusive!) presence of other writers, the program will include meditation instruction and practice and journaling exercises. In the evenings, we will meet for moderated, friendly discussion of each other's writing.

Open to writers of fiction and non-fiction, published and unpublished. Bring your ideas, works-in-progress, or simply your wish to devote attention to your creativity.

The retreat begins after dinner on September 18 (please join us for dinner at 6:30) and ends with lunch on the 25th.


KCL Writers' Retreats from susan piver on Vimeo

Program Price: $675

Please Note:
Price includes meals but not accommodations.

It is traditional for students to offer a monetary gift to the teacher in appreciation for receiving the teachings, and in recognition of the years of training and understanding the teacher has cultivated. There will be an opportunity to offer a teaching gift at the program.

About Susan Piver:
Susan Piver is an authorized meditation instructor in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions series, and the creative director of Padma Media. She has practiced meditation for over 10 years, and has written five books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life (St. Martin's Press, 2007) and the upcoming The Wisdom of a Broken Heart (Simon & Schuster, 2010).



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