Grandmother Spider brought light to the world and taught people how to weave. She is the weaver of new creations and the giver of stories.
Writing with Grandmother Spider
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Barbara Ann Yoder
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Writing Prompts
Writing with Pele
Pele, the goddess of Hawai’i’s volcanoes, holds the fire of life and its cycles of destruction and renewal. She brings transformation and inspires the dance.
Writing with Kwan Yin
Reflect on this image of Kwan Yin—meditate on her image if you like—and write your responses to her presence.
Writing to Music
Listen to this meditative music from Michelle Qureshi and do some proprioceptive writing to tap into the wisdom of your inner voice.
Writing the Star
If you like writing from images, try this: Choose a card randomly from a Tarot deck, reflect on the image, and start writing.
Breathe, Meditate, Write
Breath meditation can help you center your awareness in your body and open you to a more relaxed, compassionate, and authentic way to write.
Write about the Wall
All writers start with a blank page, yet even the most seasoned writers sometimes feel desperation in facing that blankness. How can we write through desperation?
Jump-start Your Writing with Wordplay
You can jump-start your writing by starting simply, with a single word and a playful perspective. Try some of these ideas, or invent your own.
Breaking Through a So-Called “Block”
What does a writing block look like to you? If you think you have one, here are some creative ways to break through it.
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