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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. All my work is rooted in the power of words to lift up our lives. You can reach me here.

I write — poetry, memoir, fiction, songs, essays or blog posts.
I facilitate workshops, teach classes, and coach people on what writing can bring to our lives,
I lead sessions for businesses, groups, and institutions on effective planning, communications, and team-building.
I collaborate with Kelley Hunt on Brave Voice retreats and programs, Kathryn Lorenzen on the Your Right Livelihood annual class and retreat, and Joy Roulier Sawyer on the Art of Facilitation annual class and Write from the Soul retreat.
I present readings and keynote talks.

New Book! The Magic Eye
A Story of Saving a Life and a Place in the Age of Anxiety

"In The Magic Eye, Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg transforms the harrowing reality of a rare cancer diagnosis and the urgent fight to save a beloved fifth-generation farm into a luminous, poetic meditation on survival, community, and resilience. 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. author of The Dance of Anger and Why Won't You Apologize?

My new memoir comes out soon with a book launch celebration at the Raven Bookstore, Lawrence, Kansas

but you can order your copy now. See more about the book tour and how to get your own Magic Eye here.

Upcoming Offerings for Your Creative Life

See all the details and other workshops at Events

Writing Coaching

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Join My Patreon For Your Weekly Writer's Companion

My renewed Patreon gives you a weekly Write Where You Are Weekly Companion that includes 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.