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Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg,

Poet, Writer & Transformative Language Artist

I believe in the transformative power of writing

for greater courage, resilience, and creativity.

As a writer, educator, facilitator, coach, and former Kansas Poet Laureate, I work with people to live our truest stories.

I write — poetry, memoir, fiction, songs, essays, and blog posts.
I facilitate workshops, teach classes, and coach people on what writing can bring to our lives,
I offer creative retreats: Brave Voice Retreats, The Big Picture with Kathryn Lorenzen, and Writing from the Soul with Joy Roulier Sawyer.
I present readings and keynote talks

Check out "How I Got This Way" for an inside-out view of how I fell in love with poetry and kept following its path.

New Book! The Magic Eye
A Story of Saving a Life and a Place in the Age of Anxiety
See the book tour, reviews & media, and how to get your copy here.

"A deeply human story, this book is a testament to courage and the power of place that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.”

~ Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.

Join My Patreon For Your Weekly Writer's Companion

My renewed Patreon gives you a weekly Write Where You Are Weekly Companion that includes front-row seats to writing and wisdom on the writing life from my published or unpublished writing, and most weeks, these five cool things:

Essayette: Reflections with insights, tips, and tools to tap into your inspiration, deepen your craft, and expand your perspective.
Curiosities: Featured writers, writing, and wisdom in essays, interviews, podcasts, and videos.
Writing From Writing: A prompt drawn from poetry or prose for you to try out.
Beyond Words For Words: Photos, short videos, music & exercises to get you writing.
The Writing Life Quote: From a fascinating, fabulous, or fantastic writer.

You can find out more, see some samples, and subscribe here. All patreon also get my free guide, Writing Your Truest Stories, plus access to over 280 posts on living with greater creativity, discounts on workshops and retreats, occasional drawings for free coaching and books, and other delights. You can choose your rate, starting at $7/month, cancel anytime, and stay in touch.