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Begin the New Year with a Writing Group

Filed Under: Everyday Feminism, Higher Education By Beth Godbee December 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

This image shows a writing scene (coffee, flowers, blank page, and pen against wooden planks) and shares information: “Writing groups start again on Jan. 7th. Register for 2 or 4 months: Jan-Feb or Jan-Apr. Many registration options: Heart-Head-Hands.com.”

Registration is open for writing groups starting in January! Writing groups can support us in many ways—from holding creative space to building community with other writers. I’m excited about a few new things: There are now options to join the weekly group on Tuesdays, Fridays, or both days. Dr. Candace Epps-Robertson is joining as a facilitator. There are expanded sliding-scale registration options. Registration includes a one-day writing retreat for every two-month ... Read more ...

Behind the Scenes: What’s Changing with Heart-Head-Hands

Filed Under: Everyday Feminism By Beth Godbee October 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

This photo (from recent hiking in New York) shows me sitting on a cliff’s edge, surrounded by fall colors: trees in various shades of green, yellow, orange, and red. I share this photo because it feels like I’m on edge right now, nearing something new.

October has been a BIG behind the scenes month. I’ve been making small shifts, acting on the recognition that I need more space and time for creativity and contribution. These shifts involve going slower, pulling back from activities, holding questions about capacity, practicing meditation, and prioritizing writing toward a collaborative book project. These shifts feel exciting—like they support me in showing up more fully, vulnerably, and with presence. And these shifts ... Read more ...

Writing Support for the School Year (and Year-Round)

Filed Under: Everyday Feminism, Higher Education By Beth Godbee September 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

This flyer shows two photos of Beth, an open laptop, colorful bookshelf, social media icons, and the logo for Heart-Head-Hands.com. It includes one text box that reads: “Hello! I’m an educator, writer, and former writing studies professor who now offers public education courses, coaching, and retreats. I believe our fully embodied selves matter in the world. We can’t just think our way out of the incredible injustices, dehumanization, and wrongdoing that characterize everyday life. We must feel and act, too. This is where Heart-Head-Hands gets its name.” Another text box has a list of offerings: “weekly writing groups, online writing retreats, one-with-one coaching, writing workshops, and contemplative writing practices.”

With the school year starting, many of my recent coaching conversations have focused on writing.Some conversations have addressed genres of writing related to schooling: assignment design, teaching portfolios, tenure and promotion materials, cover letters, dissertations, and grant applications. Some conversations have focused on prioritizing research during the school year, especially how to write in the midst of burnout and productivity pressures. Some conversations ... Read more ...

Continuing to Respond to the Supreme Court’s Decision Overturning Roe

Filed Under: Emotional Literacies, Everyday Feminism, Racial Justice By Beth Godbee June 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

The image above from @sistersong_woc shows an image of protest with the text: “Breaking News: The Supreme Court votes to overturn Roe v. Wade! Today the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade overturning the right to constitutional abortions.”

Dear Beloved Reader, I began this post during Friday’s writing group, where I was when the Supreme Court released the Dobbs decision—overturning Roe v. Wade, restricting legal abortion access, and undercutting reproductive justice. I felt held in deep companionship through the news. And I remain incredibly grateful for activist-educator-writer-friend-colleagues who show up in the world with commitment and care. Now, more than ever, I feel the need for community—for ... Read more ...

Reframing Burnout and Recognizing the Collective Experience

Filed Under: Emotional Literacies, Everyday Feminism, Higher Education, Racial Justice By Beth Godbee May 6, 2022 Leave a Comment

This screenshot shows Inside Higher Ed’s preview of the article and reads: “Career Advice. Honoring Ourselves and Each Other Through Burnout. Dealing with burnout should not be an individual responsibility but a collective one, Beth Godbee writes.” Text appears against a white background with the orange and white Inside Higher Ed logo and a small figure propped against a tumbling stack of papers.

Today, I have a new article published in Inside Higher Ed: “Honoring Ourselves and Each Other Through Burnout.” Here’s the opening: In the past few months, nearly all my conversations have focused on burnout. One friend is running on fumes, another wonders how to keep teaching when her body says no and still another rattles off a near-endless list of what’s not getting done. Such stories are nearly endless, too. The recent Inside Higher Ed opinion piece “Academe, Hear ... Read more ...

Interrupting Writer’s Block: Writing (and Pausing) Through Resistance

Filed Under: Contemplative Practices, Everyday Feminism, Higher Education By Beth Godbee April 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

This image shows a yellow pencil snapped in half with crumpled paper in the background. It shares the blog post's title: "Interrupting Writer's Block: Writing (and Pausing) Through Resistance."

This blog post responds to a question I received recently and offers some ways to interrupt writing resistance or writer’s block. My hope is that it offers support for writers (because we all face resistance, right?), while also providing a glimpse into one-with-one coaching. I offer this post with gratitude for the writer who shared permission to use the question and response. And I offer many good wishes to writers feeling the pressure of due dates. The Question: ... Read more ...

What Is Contemplative Writing? A Definition and Guided Meditation for Writers

Filed Under: Contemplative Practices, Emotional Literacies, Everyday Feminism, Higher Education By Beth Godbee October 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

This cover image for the YouTube video shows a photo of Beth with eyes closed (in meditation). The photo is framed by a yellow-orange-pink border and the text: “Guided Meditation on Motivations for Writing: The Five Whys. Contemplative Writing Practice, Beth Godbee, Ph.D., Heart-Head-Hands.com.”

What is contemplative writing?What is not contemplative writing?And why do I want to prioritize contemplative writing in my life? While teaching the “Contemplative Writing” workshop series this October, the importance of definitions has become increasingly clear. “Contemplative writing” invokes a range of interpretations, so this blog post defines the term and shares questions for exploring your relationship with writing. From there, I offer a guided meditation for ... Read more ...

Contemplative Writing: Journaling and Other Practices for Reflection, Mindfulness, and Intentionality

Filed Under: Contemplative Practices, Emotional Literacies, Everyday Feminism By Beth Godbee October 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

This photo shows multiple journals, open to a lined notebook page that says “contemplative writing.” A colorful divination card, blue crystal, and three markers sit on top of the journals.

This October, I’ll be teaching “Contemplative Writing,” a series of writing workshops offered through the Fayetteville Public Library and sponsored by the Brown Chair in English Literacy at the University of Arkansas. Much gratitude to Professor Eric Darnell Pritchard (the Brown Chair) for initiating and sponsoring this collaboration! As an extension of this workshop series, this blog post launches a series of posts (more will come throughout the month of October) ... Read more ...

Reflections on Writing Groups

Filed Under: Everyday Feminism, Higher Education By Beth Godbee February 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

Image shares one writing group reflection: “many life changes happen through writing, especially when writing brings attention to our built-in assumptions and ways of being in the world” in pink text against a pink background. A notebook, thermos, pens, and papers are also part of the pink background.

It’s been a full year of facilitating online writing groups, so I’ve been reflecting on why these groups have felt and continue to feel so supportive, especially through the pandemic’s early days, escalation, and continued intensity. Typically, I share that online writing groups have the potential to: Hold creative space for incubating, developing, and completing writing projects Build and strengthen relationships among writers across distance Maintain momentum for ... Read more ...

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Writing retreats offer fuel for creative fires. If Writing retreats offer fuel for creative fires. If you'd like to feed your flames, consider an upcoming retreat.

Registration is open for the following dates:
Monday, June 5th
Thursday, June 29th
Monday, July 10th
Thursday, July 20th
Wednesday, July 26th
Monday, August 14th

Learn more and sign up here: https://heart-head-hands.com/product/writing-retreats/
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#writing #creative #fire #creativefire #writingretreats #writingretreat #writingcommunity #writingcoach
Last call for tomorrow's workshop on planning summ Last call for tomorrow's workshop on planning summer writing projects:
https://heart-head-hands.com/product/planning-summer-writing-projects-prioritizing-purpose-over-productivity/ —> link in bio. ✏️

I'm here if you'd like support with prioritizing writing this summer and releasing those habits (from self-doubt to overwhelm) that derail us as writers. Good #writing wishes! 💛

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Final call for summer writing groups! We (@cusew Final call for summer writing groups!
 
We (@cusewinters and I) are trying out a new time on Tuesdays 2-5pm. Hoping this group reaches those of you who’ve asked for later times.
 
For more information and to sign up: https://heart-head-hands.com/product/online-writing-group/ --> link in bio.

There’s still a little time to join before Tuesday. :-)

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a new book! Need some guidance on where to start or what to read next? We have three separate booklists for you to look through: AAPI Fiction (and a little poetry!), Non-Fiction, and Children’s/YA! ⁠
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You can find the complete lists at the link in our bio!⁠
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FICTION AND POETRY:⁠
· All This Could Be Different: A Novel by Sarah Thankam Mathews (@smathewss)⁠
· Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai (@mia.tsai.books) (@tachyonpub)⁠
· The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi (@fancyrhino)⁠
· Togetherness by Wo Chan (@theillustriouspearl)⁠
· Hula: A Novel by Jasmin Iolani Hakes (@jasminiolani)⁠
· Late Bloomers: A Novel by Deepa Varadarajan (@deepavaradara)⁠
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NON-FICTION:⁠
· A Living Remedy: A Memoir By Nicole Chung (@nicolesjchung)⁠
· The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition By Thenmozhi Soundararajan (@dalitdiva)⁠
· Asian American Histories of the United States By Catherine Ceniza Choy (@catherinecenizachoy)⁠
· Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life By Alice Wong (@disability_visability)⁠
· I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir By Baek Sehee⁠
· Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America By Julia Lee (@profjulialee)⁠
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CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULT:⁠
· An Asian American A to Z: A Children's Guide to Our History By Cathy Linh Che (@cathylinhche), Kyle Lucia Wu (@kylelucia), & Kavita Ramchandran (@kavitaramchandran) (@haymarketbooks)⁠
· Milloo's Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women's Education By · Reem Faruqi (@reemfaruqi) & Hoda Hadadi (@hodahadadi_artpage)⁠
· Maizy Chen's Last Chance By Lisa Yee (@lisayee1)⁠
· You Are Here: Connecting Flights edited by Ellen Oh (@elloecho) (@tracicheeauthor) (@allidabooks)⁠
· She Is a Haunting By Trang Thanh Tran (@nvtran_)⁠
· A Scatter of Light By Malinda Lo (@malindalo)⁠
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#AAPIHeritageMonth⁠
We’re a week away from the final workshop on pla We’re a week away from the final workshop on planning summer writing projects. It’s next Wednesday, May 24th 1-3pm ET (starting at 12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT).

These workshops are interactive and responsive to what emerges, much like small-group coaching. One participant shared this reflection from last week’s workshop:

“Thank you for the lovely session today. It really made me reevaluate the way that I schedule my day and how I am (or at the moment, how I am not) prioritizing the writing I want to be doing.”

Registration is on a sliding scale and includes a one-day writing retreat. Learn more and sign up here: https://heart-head-hands.com/product/planning-summer-writing-projects-prioritizing-purpose-over-productivity/ —> link in bio 💛

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I'm an educator and former writing studies professor who believes our fully embodied selves matter in the world. We can’t just think our way out of the incredible injustices, dehumanization, violence, and wrongdoing that characterize everyday life. We must feel and act, too. [Pronouns: she/her.] Read more ...

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