Welcome to Women’s Writing Circles

Credit: Firouzeh Nourzad

I’m Dayna.

I write because writing shows me who I am, what I think, and what I feel.

Come write with me!

I’m Dayna.

I write because writing shows me who I am, what I think, and what I feel.

Come write with me!

Credit: Firouzeh Nourzad

We write our truth.

In Women’s Writing Circles, we don’t ask, “Is it good?” We ask, "Is it true?”

Creativity is our birthright. We come into this world open and free, and then we begin building walls. Beliefs like “I’m not a writer” or “I’m not a creative person” stifle our energy and joy, keeping us from knowing ourselves better and living more fully. The poet Mary Oliver asked, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

The time is now.

If you want to write, then write.

In Women’s Writing Circles, we come together in a safe, supportive circle of women and do just that. The practice is simple — we take a line of poetry as a prompt, and we write quickly and steadily. Then we read our work with gestures of support but no feedback. This practice allows our words to stand on its own. It let’s our writing breathe, quiets our inner critics, and taps into our deeper creativity so we can speak our truth.

We tell our stories, maybe for the first time, or we begin to tell them in different ways.

This work is as transformative for those at the beginning of their writing journey as it is for experienced writers.

Memoir Writing Mentor

I also coach memoir writers — from the birth of an idea to a book’s completion, and all points in between.

Kind Words

  • "I would write with Dayna every day if I could!

    She is a fierce voice in this world who has the unique ability to hold compassionate space for her students to explore their inner world and stories. Dayna is not afraid to be vulnerable, which is a special thing in this day and age, especially among teachers and facilitators. This, and her natural kindness and enthusiasm, make a wonderful, safe, and energizing environment for her students.” — Mckenzie Zajonc

  • "Every week I sit in Dayna’s intimate women’s writing circle to awaken my heart.

    Under her skillful and compassionate guidance, we write, pen to paper, giving our hearts space to open to whatever arises, whatever is true. Writing with Dayna is magic, pure soul alchemy, a way to meet yourself, raw and unfiltered. To write in her presence is to sit with the energy, wisdom, love and laughter that comes from a life lived with an awakening heart.” — Chrisandra Fox

  • "Wild writing with Dayna is so freeing!

    There is just enough structure to settle my spirit, and infinite allowance for whatever comes. My writing from these sessions has surprised and opened me.” — Elizabeth Becker

  • "Dayna has a gentle way of opening you to your own truth and mirrors the powerful process in her own writing.

    I call it writing therapy, and it’s inspiring me to go deeper and begin writing my memoir. I've been a healer for over 30 years and it's a  gift to find someone so skilled and loving." 
    - Lisa Pepper-Satkin