Welcome to Gather, an online community for writers seeking to reignite their passion for the craft and make enduring connections with fellow writers. Gather with like-minded creatives during our weekly generative writing sessions, immersive craft workshops, and lively open mic nights.

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  • Weekly Sunday morning gathers led with a creative writing prompt, ample generative writing time, and sharing.

  • Access to an exclusive members-only community portal with open forums for sharing and peer feedback.

  • Open Mic nights and Creative Happy Hours to share your work and celebrate others.

  • Bonus craft workshops with distinguished guest teachers and speakers. (See below for the bonus events schedule!)

  • Access to a robust library of all previous workshops ($500 value)

  • Access to my Intro to Poetry course ($50 value)

Who is at the table?

Poets, multi-genre writers, essayists, professional writers. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of writing, or you've been doing this for lifetimes, there's room for you at the table.

We're students of words—dedicated to learning and improving, making magic, and connecting with our people.

  • Improve your craft

    Feel your writing improve. Learn from myself and other poets, as well as award-winning guest poets through our weekly writing sessions and craft workshops. The resources are here for you to learn and expand your craft.

  • Find Friends

    You'll find a community of warm, inviting poets eager to make friends. Writing great poems doesn't happen in isolation. Poetry pals are excited for your wins, share the stings, and support you through it all.

  • Dedicate Yourself

    Find yourself surprised by how much easier it is to write consistently a community. Prompts will re-ignite the passion you have as a writer. Get inspired. Tell writer's block au revoir!

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Join the Community!

$279 / 12-week circle

Payment plan available.

Access to:

  • Weekly generative writing sessions (Sundays at 11am ET)
  • Feedback on your work from me and other talented poets
  • Monthly workshops with guest poets and speakers
  • Creative Happy Hour chats
  • Open Mic nights
  • Access to workshop library ($500 value)
  • Access to my Intro to Poetry course ($50 value)

Our table is currently full and will open to new members in 2025.

Join the waitlist to save your spot!

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FAQ

What is Gather?

Gather is a community of writers who are dedicated to growing and expanding their craft, while enjoying sweet communion with other like-minded writers. We meet via Zoom weekly.

Gather writing circles are offered in 12-week sessions. The next writing circle spans September 1-November 17th.

How do I know if this community will be for me?

If you are a student of language, open-minded, and willing to support other writers alongside you, Gather is for you. This writing community will softly push you to write outside of your comfort zone.

Gather might not be a good fit if you're looking for a place to promote your projects, or if you're unwilling to give and receive support to and from the talented writers creating alongside you.

What times are the events?

Our weekly Sunday Morning generative writing sessions are held from 11am-12pm ET.

Special events and workshops with guest speakers usually take place in the evenings around 7pm ET, or at noon on Saturdays ET.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes. A 12 week round of Gather is offered either at one-time payment or three equal monthly installments.

The rate you pay to join Gather will never change if you stay at the table. As rates for new members increase (to keep paying guest speakers fairly, sometimes the rates go up), my promise to you is that yours never will.

"It’s obvious Maria is a fantastic poet, but she is also a fantastic facilitator. She’s created something truly special. Gather is a fun community of talented people pushing themselves to be better writers, and I feel so lucky to have been part of it." - Isabelle