AWE stands for Attend, Write, Expand. It is a weekly live online practice community where participants arrive through meditation, write in sustained silence, and leave expanded — more present, more connected to their voice, and more committed to their writing life. AWE is led by senior mindfulness educator Mitra Manesh.

Our attention is pulled in every direction. This weekly writing circle offers a steady place to return — to the page, to your voice, and to what you truly want to give your care to.

This is not a class in writing technique, and it is not a critique group. It is a structured, supportive space to simply show up and write — regularly, quietly, and in good company.

Each 90-minute session includes a guided meditation to arrive, a writing prompt often drawn from The Attentionist (the book is not required), 45 minutes of sustained silent writing, live coaching for participants who are stuck or have questions, and a closing meditation with a weekly intention.

Between sessions, all members have access to the AWE WhatsApp community — a private space to share daily insights, reflections, and encouragement with fellow members.

Writing is often solitary — and easy to postpone. In community it becomes steadier. The structure offers rhythm and gentle accountability, without pressure, performance, or judgment. We practice attention and let intention guide the act of writing.

Writers and not-yet-writers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Journaling, memoir, legacy writing, fiction, academic reflection, professional or personal writing — whatever feels alive and ready to emerge, you belong here.

Every Wednesday, starting May 7, 2026 · 11:00am–12:30pm PT · Live online via Zoom · Join any Wednesday from anywhere in the world.

$65/month per person. $45/month each when you and a friend join together — each person registers and pays separately at the $45 rate.

Membership is billed monthly. Cancel anytime before your next monthly renewal date. No discounts or scholarships are available for this offering, no exceptions. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.