The relationship between mindfulness and creative writing is bi-directional; writing exercises can cultivate mindfulness and presence, and mindfulness techniques can be used to support a writing practice by developing helpful mental habits, overcoming writers’ block, encouraging creativity, and facilitating fruitful self-discovery. In this half-day workshop, we will discuss ways in which mindfulness principles can be brought to bear on each stage of the writing process—drafting, revising, editing, and even proofreading. We will experiment with different mindfulness practices that can increase creativity, focus, and flow, and we'll take a deep dive into our own inner worlds to discover how courageously befriending ourselves and cultivating a state of awareness can transform our relationship to the writing process and to our own creativity. This workshop is open to participants with all levels of writing experience. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen!