RLCF Writers Circle with Robert Benson

Greetings

The Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation invites you to join an online community of writers led in conjunction with noted writer & teacher, Robert Benson. 

This exciting new endeavor will entail: 

  • monthly live online small group sessions with peers led by Robert  

  • readings and critique of written work 

  • “New Words on Words” (teachings about what’s new from Robert)

  • discounted video teaching sessions adapted from his in-person workshop, Dancing on The Head of a Pen

  • and other opportunities to grow in the writing craft and creative skills.

This community is for those seeking accountability, encouragement, and exploration to grow in the discipline of writing, learn new writing practices, and enhance one’s writing life.

The Ross Lynn Foundation

Hello Friends,

This new opportunity, this new thing that we are trying to do with you and with others, is to figure out a way for us to be in touch with each other on a regular basis. So that we can read to each other from our work and we can listen to other people’s work. And then, we can contribute to that work simply by listening and observing.

I have always found it terribly helpful to read my work aloud to people. In my own ear I can tell whether or not it’s working, but I can also tell whether or not it’s working by looking at the faces of those who are listening to the work. In this particular new way that we’re doing this thing, you’re going to have a chance to read your work, you’re going to get feedback on your work, which will help you as you rewrite and rewrite and rewrite. Which is what it always takes to make something better. So, that’s what this whole online gathering is about, it’s for us to be able to read our work and hear feedback from our work — good, bad, or indifferent. And that will help us make our work better.

Namaste,

R. Benson

Who May Join?

• Writers of various genres and levels of experience (including poets,
songwriters, playwrights; published or not)

• Those who hear an invitation to put your own story and other stories you may carry on paper

• Those who desire to contribute to a culture of respect and reciprocity
through the creative arts and spiritual development in keeping with the
mission of the Ross Lynn Foundation

• Those who are willing to invest in and expand their capacity for writing

Nuts & Bolts of Accessing the Writers Circle

Members will need knowledge of/access to the following:

• Familiarity with using Zoom

• A reliable internet connection

• A computer/phone with access to a
webcam/front-facing camera

Writers Circle Membership and Benefits

Membership fee
• $40 per month (can be paid monthly or annually)

Benefits

  • The basic monthly fee gives members access to a monthly session, "First Mondays with Robert," from 1 - 3pm Central time for up to 12 writers. Each gathering will include time for up to 3 members to read from their recent writing and receive group feedback, conversation with Robert, and his fresh input about "New Words on Words."

  • Discounted pricing on RLCF’s Online Writers Course produced with Robert Benson, adapted from his in-person workshop, Dancing on The Head of a Pen

  • Opportunity to be among other writers seeking to improve their creative skills and to support one another in their journeys.

  • Early registration for future workshops with guest presenters hosted by RLCF.

How to Join:

To join, enter your contact information, answer a few questions, and provide your payment info. Please choose whether you would like to pay month to month or annually (paying annually provides a $84 discount).