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Takeaways Courage to talk about things that scare us Turning poison into wisdom We potentially are the wrongs that harmed us Survival and morality conflicts Being the only woman in the room Being brave enough to not cancel a chance to find great wisdom Peacocks! People love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my […]
Takeaways Be able to recognize heroes in real life Learn how to create a relatable hero in writing & art Boost your creativity Challenge what is masculine and what is feminine in heroic types Unapologetically feminine Feel the adventure of the human experience People love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so […]
Katie continues Rooted in Self Month by telling us about Joan Didion. Learn about the writer who was a pioneer in the form of New Journalism. Joan wrote essays, articles, novels, and screenplays. Writing was therapeutic and helped her process the death of her husband and daughter. Learn about Joan’s years of magical thinking. Learning […]
2026 THEME IS REBELLION There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them. This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships. What did we learn in the Gal’s Guide 2025 #RebelGalEra? It’s time to […]
It’s free. It’s powerful. And it’s waiting for you. Unlock Your Creativity at Our Free Mini Writing Retreat Ready to give your words—and yourself—a little room to breathe? Join us for a Free 3-Hour Mini Writing Retreat, a soul-nourishing preview of our signature Feminine Healing & Creativity Writing Workshop. For the past five years, Gal’s […]
Takeaways Be encouraged to write Heal the hard stuff so you can write Unlock your creativity Unapologetically feminine Share your writing and get feedback Submit for publication in the Gal’s Guide Anthology Writers love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.” “The atmosphere created was uplifting and […]
Gal’s Guide Library is one of 30 organizations supporting the Hoosiers reading All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. We have free copies of this amazing book as well as signature events to help bring the community together in meaningful ways. Free Copy! Thanks to Indiana Humanities we have a limited number of free copies […]
SUBMISSION ARE CLOSED.Check back for our 2026 call for submissions 2025 THEME IS FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS Gal’s Guide seeks fiction or nonfiction or poetry about female friendships. This is the fourth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, and Nourish. Gal’s Guide Anthology: Female Friendships Deadline 12/31/2024 Publication March 2025 SELECTION PROCEDURE: […]
It’s Canada Day! Bonnie is starting us off with the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Learn about how this Canadian author used working at the post office to her advantage. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the […]
InConJunction Events by Gal’s GuideJuly 6 Mother Castle Writing & Healing Workshop Saturday, July 6, 10am-1pm Mother Castle is a workshop that combines storytelling, mythic structure, and elements of Buddhism to connect writers and creatives through empathy. We will use this methodology to unlock the barriers to achieving the impossible and creating meaning. This is […]
VOTING HAS ENDED Our authors have shared their nourishment. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite. Voting ends on May 2 at 11:59pm eastern time. The winner will be announced on May 4 at the Meet the Authors Online event.
Third Annual Gal’s Guide Anthology 2024 THEME IS NOURISH Gal’s Guide seeks prose or poetry about nourishment. Does a certain food nourish you? What else is necessary for your growth? What helps sustain your health? What fosters a positive state of mind? What is a feeling or belief that you have cultivated that kept you […]
GALS GUIDE WRITING WORKSHOP RETURNS WITH NEW SOURCES OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO WRITE AND SHARE YOUR WORK! The 2023 workshop will dive deeper into the Born of Many Mothers (BOMM) Method developed by Dr. Leah Leach. This is a compassion “recipe” that uses the ingredients of women’s history, mythology, mother stories, and compassion. This […]
Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Leah’s choice? Sappho, The Poetess, or The Tenth Muse. Note – Leah was on A LOT of cold medicine at the time so this episode is NSFW. Show Notes & Extras Writer’s Galaxy Book Club Tara Circle Event […]
Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Barb’s choice? Anne Sexton, who wrote confessional poetry. Show Notes & Extras Writer’s Galaxy Film Club Fairyville After Dark Fairyville Event Calendar Searching for Mercy Street by Linda Gray Sexton About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you […]
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