Writing By Heart Workshops
WRITE WILD • LISTEN DEEP • LET YOUR SOUL SPEAK
these workshops are portals, openings to the wild voice within. a sanctuary for the soul. an invitation to explore and express your authentic truth and your unique creative spark.
Bring your wild, brave, tender, beautifully human self, and dive into a deep, heart-led journey of poem-making, where what is broken, holy, alive, and true can birth and bloom into wholeness.
All forms of writing welcome!
Workshops 2026
My passion is empowering you to trust your creative instinct, tap your wild wisdom, speak your truth, ignite your heart.
Soil & Soul
Earth Womb
Jan 7 - Feb 5, 2025
Art by Mara Friedman
come nestle underground in the fertile darkness where soil & soul meet. listen for the ancient mother’s song calling us home. we’ll compost the old, sow shimmering seeds, and unearth the wild & holy treasures of the deep.
GUIDED WORKSHOP
Want to spark your passion, inspiration, and vitality? Join us for a writing journey into the heart of self, creativity, and community.
FOR WOMEN ON THE PATH OF HEALING & EMPOWERMENT
Gather in safe and sacred circle for an experiential writing workshop that invites self-discovery, self-expression, sovereignty, and liberation!
ALL FORMS OF WRITING WELCOME!
Poetry, prose, story, mind-spill, heart-storm, song lyrics; JUST WRITE!
CULTIVATE A NOURISHING WRITING PRACTICE
Inspiring Themes & Example Poems • Body-Mindfulness
In-Class Writing & Sharing • Encouraging Support & Feedback
POETRY IS SOUL FOOD
Each week you’re invited to write and share a poem at the hearth of our women’s circle, a vibrant tribe of sister muses who understand that poetry is soul food.
JOIN US!
New & Seasoned Writers Welcome!
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
SOIL & SOUL
5-Week Zoom Workshop
Classes listed in Pacific Time
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WEDNESDAYS: Full
10:00-11:30am PT
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
WEDNESDAYS: Full
4:30-6:00pm PT
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
THURSDAYS: 3 Spots Left
10:00-11:30am PT
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
THURSDAYS: 2 Spots Left
4:30-6:00pm PT
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
Email Me For Waitlist
To REGISTER:
Please pay by venmo or zelle (see below).
Email Me your workshop choice and I will reply with zoom link & workshop guide.
thank you!
5-Week Workshop Series
Invite a friend for $20 off
NEW PARTICIPANTS $220
Includes my book mailed (US only)
RETURNING PARTICIPANTS $195
REGISTER NOW!
VENMO @Meredith-Heller-8
ZELLE: 415-971-9894
REMEMBER TO EMAIL ME YOUR WORKSHOP CHOICE:
Workshop Choice • Best Email • Address for Book
Zoom Link & Book Sent at Registration
Discount Available for Women in Need
Once Registered, No Refunds
This allows me to keep class size small. Cancel 10+ days prior to start date to transfer a one-time credit toward next series.
No refunds or credits once series starts.
Thank you for understanding.
Meredith • Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show
“Meredith embodies a rare blend of magical inspiration balanced with grounded, authentic presence. She has a talent for seeing the beauty in people and guiding them to touch their own truth. I wholly recommend Meredith’s workshops.”
~Tiana Cicco, ecopsychologist
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Want to attend workshop, but the days & times don’t work for you?
Prefer to write solo?
Join the current series, but in your own rhythm & flow.
What You’ll Receive
• Two 15-minute zoom calls with Meredith (first & last week of series).
• One video per week of current series w/writing invitation & example poem.
• Supportive feedback on your weekly writing.
Investment In Yourself
5-Week Series
$180/new students
$160/returning students
Includes my book mailed (US only)
EMAIL ME
1:1 COACHING
Have a Poetic Project You’d Like My Help With?
Editing, organizing, choosing poems for your collection?
Let’s work together to bring your project to life!
Investment In Yourself
$125/hr zoom
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PAST WORKSHOPS
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Poetry Scholarship Fund
Help bring my workshops to women in need.
For your donation of $50+ you’ll receive a copy of the Roots & Wings Poetry Anthology by women scholarship recipients.
2025
Ebb & Flow
Wildflower Wisdom
Poetic Alchemy
Wild Words
Earth Song
Body Love
Harvest
2024
Roots
Spark the Muse
Love Warrior
Gaia
Wild Words
Heartland
Kindred
2023
Moon Dance
Metamorphosis
Ripen
Wild Words
Grit & Gratitude
Harvest
Solstice
2022
Fertile Darkness
Desire
Bloom
Zen Bones
Heartbeat
Body Language
2021
Come To Your Senses
Wild Heart
Sanctuary
Roots & Wings
Belonging
2020
Elemental Wisdom
Body Language
Praise for Meredith’s Workshops
“Meredith is so far beyond a poet or teacher. She is a medicine woman! She holds a safe, powerful, and juicy space that allows you to open up to your own magic.”
~Lisa Eddy, Soul + Skin Mentor
“Part prayer, part community, part self-discovery. Meredith’s prompts are rich, her capacity to hold space and honor each unique soul and journey is extraordinary. She sheds light, humor, fierceness, and wisdom through a COMPUTER SCREEN (which is no small feat.) I highly recommend this deep dive into self.”
~Ellis McNichol, poet + activist
“One of the most affirming, loving, and skilled teachers I have ever experienced– a joy to be in her class. She brings out the creative and the genuine in every student. Thanks Meredith!”
~Karen Burt-Imira, MD
“Meredith is a precise and loving teacher, hilarious, and deeply empowering. Her passion inspires my inner poet to come out and play. This class is the highlight of my week!”
~Nicole Phillips, bodyworker + dance artist
“Meredith has the gift of being able to establish a safe, nurturing space needed to connect with vulnerability and feelings—an essential step toward wholeness—and then gently reach into each student's heart to bring out the gold.”
~Diana Allen, Eat to Evolve™ Nutrition Therapy
“Meredith, thank you for creating such a life-giving community!”
~Heather Clague, MD
“Poetry is now my super power! I had been a closet-poet my entire life until I found Meredith. Her classes made me fall in love with poetry and opened my eyes to a forgotten language, a deep remembering.”
~Korynn Amm, poet + mental health counselor
“Meredith embodies a rare blend of magical inspiration balanced with grounded and authentic presence. She has a talent for seeing the beauty in people and guiding them to touch their own truth. I wholly recommend Meredith’s workshops.”
~Tiana Cicco, ecopsychologist
“Meredith, what a gift you have–
part healer, part teacher, part wizard. Your guidance is genius. Poetry class is soul medicine for me.”
~Jo Walker, psychologist + poet
“Meredith’s energy and inspiration ignite the writing of juicy, soulful poetry. Her feedback and encouragement to each student reverberates with depth, support, and wisdom.”
~Jeannie McKenzie, musician + healer
"I can’t stop raving about this class! Meredith has SUCH a gift for inspiring and healing with creativity and self-liberation. Our poetry circle gives me a buzz that carries me all week."
~Jenny Stumme, yogini + life artist
“Meredith is an artist, the way she can listen to a poem once and get it on so many levels, and then give such powerful, supportive feedback.”
~Indigo Donaldson, herbalist
“Meredith is a wise sage. I have written some of my best poems with her, but even better, her workshops heal me.”
~Heather Irene Bush, yogini + teaching artist
“Meredith’s workshops are a deep and powerful vehicle for growth. I love to see the beautiful soul openings of others as well as my own. Thank you, Meredith!”
~ Suzanne Neuweld, poet + naturalist
“Poetry workshop with Meredith has been a strong tree and steady heartbeat for my soul. I cannot imagine my life without the weekly invitation to infuse my life with poetry. I highly recommend this woman and her workshops. Pure magic! Join us!”
~Verana Faye Bailowitz, birth doula