Nancy Stohlman's Blog

Nothing like a live event! Come join me! August 8: COLORADO: Castlerock Writer’s Mini-Con: Guest presentation: Creative Vision Casting and the Whole Writer Way: Reclaiming sustainable creativity in a culture of burnout August 16-22: NEW MEXICO: Synergia Ranch: Guest Teacher at Bending Genres Writing Retreat September 15-20: COLORADO: Open Your Art Retreat: Grand Lake SOLD …

Continue reading UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS 2026

Ten years ago on this day, May 20, 2016, I was hit head-on by a drunk driver going 60 mph. I shouldn't have survived. A decade later, this is my story:

To stay creative in these times is an act of resistance, one that requires compassion, courage, and loving diligence. In this workshop and conversation we will invite the elephant in the room to be named, we will embolden both our lives and our art with tools, strategies, and a clear-seeing awareness of the true stakes, and we will unpack our vital, critical, and changing role as the artistic visionaries of our time.

In this chaotic world, even dreaming about a retreat feels good. February 1-7, 2027, we will be returning to Playa Negra, Costa Rica, this time joined by Selah Saterstrom, to immerse ourselves and our writing in the magic of the jungle, the howl of monkeys, and the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. May 23-28, 2027, we will be traveling to …

Continue reading Announcing NEW 2027 Retreats!

Happy Monday!I promised you an announcement last month…so here it is!xoxo Nancy To that end, here’s how to work with me in 2026: HOW TO WORK WITH ME: As part of my vision for 2026, I will be streamlining how I work with writers, giving my best attention to the cultivation of the whole artist (craft, mind, …

Continue reading A Big Announcement for 2026

Dear Friend,  Happy holiday season!!Here, at the end of a truly crazy year, I felt compelled to reach out and talk about one of my favorite topics: Celebration!And why we all need to celebrate ourselves right now.Not tomorrow.Right now.And I have a lot to say about this…and about banana splits!! READ ON! But first: a few important announcements …

Continue reading END OF THE YEAR PEP TALK: Celebrate Yourself! OR why you need a banana split right now!

you made it!

one more day!

Three more days!

Grateful for you all!