“Maggy does such a wonderful job in creating an open, welcoming, and creative space through the Community Writing Gatherings. I was a bit anxious before the first gathering—it has been a process getting to a place of being able to identify as a writer/someone creative—and almost immediately I felt at ease and comfortable in the zoom room. Joining the gatherings has had a positive effect on my writing; engaging in a completely nonjudgmental, highly creative hour to really just play with words and imagination and associations has been super helpful and freeing. Everyone who participated was equally lovely as well and it was deeply life-affirming/healing to be in such a humane, compassionate space (particularly at this historical moment, particularly in the US). Maggy is very intentional in creating such a space and has a way with words that feels very grounding. I’ve really appreciated my experiences so far with the gatherings and look forward to engaging with this writing community in the future. ”

“When I first attended one of Maggy’s Community Writing groups, I was a little nervous. That quickly disappeared. Maggy has cultivated a safe and welcoming space and has attracted people who are also safe and welcoming. And I’m not the only one who feels this way. The last event I attended people were continually commenting on how safe it feels to share there. It has been remarkably freeing to realize how easy it can be to sit down and write and then to share that with others. I’m watching my fears subside and starting to realize that my writing actually makes a difference for people and that perhaps my voice is worth putting out there. Thank you Maggy for creating such an amazing space and the opportunity to connect with others. ”