Write to Grow
A quiet space to explore, reflect, and give voice to your life.
Thoughtful writing workshops to explore identity, meaning, and life stories.
Our Approach
At Write to Grow, writing is approached as a gentle practice -- one that invites listening, attention, and curiosity. Using free-flow writing and shared reflection, participants are encouraged to explore what lies beneath the surface and to give language to experiences that may not yet be fully formed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on creating space for insight, meaning, and connection to emerge naturally.
Invitation
If you’re longing for a quiet moment to breathe, reflect, and write from your heart, you’re in the right place. I invite you to explore the upcoming 2026 workshops and discover where your writing might take you.
Discover the Wisdom of Aging with Sharon!
Immerse yourself in an enlightening conversation with Sharon as she shares her profound insights and reflections on aging. In this exclusive video, Sharon provides an overview of her workshop, "Reflections on Aging," which offers a deep and compassionate look at how we can embrace this stage of life with grace and wisdom. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and connect with others on a similar journey.
Discover Purpose and Joy Through Writing
Through gentle, liberating free-flow writing workshops and thoughtful writing prompts, we invite you to explore your inner thoughts and emotions on paper. Whether you’re returning to writing after decades or trying it for the first time, these workshops are designed to help you reconnect with your story. Sharon Fleming guides you through reflecting on the richness of your past, uncovering meaning in the present, and embracing the unique wisdom and potential shaped by your life experiences.
Two Natural Pathways​
You may come to these workshops for one of two reasons, or both:
Self-Discovery Through Writing
Life-Story & Essay Writing
Many participants begin with curiosity about themselves and gradually discover a body of writing taking shape on the page. Others arrive with the long-held wish to give their life stories time and attention through writing. Wherever you begin, you are welcome.
“Sharon’s writing workshops are excellent! If you are wondering if you should explore this way to express yourself through guided writing, don’t hesitate. The way the workshop was structured allowed me to explore and access my thoughts and experiences in a whole new way as I’d never taken a writing course before.“
- Randi
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A Year-Long Journey… One Workshop at a Time
Some participants engage in a single workshop, while others return over time. Write to Grow workshops unfold across the year, each one shaped around a theme that offers a fresh invitation to write. Every session is complete in itself, yet gently connected to a shared rhythm and approach.
Celebrate Life
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On Zoom - Every second Friday beginning Feb.13
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Dates: Feb.13 - April 10, 2026
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Echoes of the Heart
On Zoom every second week beginning Oct. 24.
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Dates: Oct 24, - Dec 19, 2025
Workshop
Coming Soon!
Date: TBA
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What Carries Through All Workshops
Free-flow writing as the core practice
A shared theme to guide each session
Writing first, followed by optional reflection
An unhurried, respectful group environment
Each workshop is complete in itself. Many participants return simply because the practice continues to be meaningful. People come to writing for different reasons -- some seeking personal understanding, others carrying a long-held wish to put their life stories into words. Both are welcomed here.
"Writing is like breathing, it's possible to learn to do it well, but the point is to do it no matter what."
- Julia Cameron
The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life
Get in Touch
Do you have a question or would you like more information on a workshop? Leave us a message and Sharon will be in touch soon!
At its heart, Write to Grow is about listening -- to ourselves, to our stories, and to what has shaped us over time. We use writing as a gentle practice to slow down, reflect, and give voice to experiences that often live quietly beneath the surface. The workshops offer a welcoming space for thoughtful exploration, guided with respect for each individual’s pace and process.
About Sharon
Sharon Fleming is an educator, writer, and facilitator who has spent decades creating spaces where adults feel safe to reflect, explore, and express what matters most to them. With a background in adult education and psychology, she approaches writing not simply as a skill, but as a way of listening -- both inwardly and to one another.
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Over the years, Sharon has taught, written, and guided groups through the practice of free-flow writing, witnessing firsthand how the page can become a place of clarity, healing, and insight. Her workshops are shaped by warmth, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience, inviting participants to write honestly, without pressure to perform or perfect.
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Sharon believes that everyone carries meaningful stories within them -- and that, given time and care, writing can help those stories find their voice.
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What Guides My Work
I believe writing opens doors. When we write without judgment, we learn to listen to ourselves in a new way. My workshops do not involve polished writing or perfect sentences. Instead, they encourage openness, discovery, and growth. Every person who enters the space is met with kindness, encouragement, and the quiet confidence that their stories matter.
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What You’ll Experience
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A welcoming environment for exploring your inner wisdom
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Free-flow writing practices that help you discover new insights
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Writing prompts that spark memory, meaning, and clarity
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Support for shaping meaningful stories and essays
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A community of writers who value growth and authenticity
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The freedom to come for one workshop -- or continue the journey all year long​​
If this approach to writing resonates with you, you’re warmly invited to explore an upcoming workshop. No prior writing experience is needed -- only a willingness to slow down, listen inward, and allow what matters to find its way onto the page.