Finally, the launch of my online community: The Well. Plus a gift: 3 months free.
Dear all,
I am (finally!) launching my community, The Well, on Patreon (think Substack meets a Facebook group community), and I would like to offer you the first 3 months free.
The Well is the place where wildflowers gather. For beautiful generative prompts, to write and to (very optionally) share. This isn’t a writing course and it’s not about (only) writing poetry.
About Prompts
The prompts I offer are a way to get into the body, memory, desires, life’s challenges and goals. They come in the form of poetry, short prose, images, quotes, articles and more.
Some people write reflectively/journal finding new insight
Some might get ideas for scenes in a memoir or novel, for essays and blog posts, and yes, most definitely for poems and short/flash prose pieces too.
Some past participants have even had new ideas for courses, talks and products for their businesses.
No rules or requirements - apart from kindness and a request that you don’t use AI to write for you. Other than that, there are no rules or requirements for how and when you show up. No requirement to share your words, drafts or finished pieces in the group - though I’d love that, of course!
Membership of The Well - Get 3 months free
There are two membership levels (see below), and I am offering everyone the top tier free for three months, which includes 2 live Zoom writual gatherings with even more prompts and connections. (Note: I will also be offering 2 free in-person gatherings for those of you in Sydney.)
Why free? Because this is a bit of a beta-test. I want to see what you all respond to and enjoy. What’s working and what's not. So that when I launch the full paid membership early next year, all the kinks have been ironed out and it’s a place you'll want to be a part of. It also takes the pressure off me to get this right from day one.
So, if you or a trusted friend would like to join, then please reply to this email, and I will send you the gift link to join for 3 months as a ‘Gatherer’.
Please join by 23rd October to join our launch and first Zoom on Mon 26th October at 730pm AEDT.
After 3 months, you can opt out, change to a Forager membership or stay on as a Gatherer.
I can't wait to gather in The Well with you.
Chantal xxx
P.S. Please ignore the USD. I set up the wrong currency and can’t change it for 31 days. It should be Aussie dollars, and I'll fix this by the end of the 3-month beta test.
The Well - Membership Levels
The Forager
AUD $18 / month
Monthly Theme & Prompts. Every 28 days, I select a theme for us to explore and write to. I will post a new prompt every 2-3 days, which could be a quote/line, oracle card, image, poem or short prose piece with a new prompt for us to write to.You're welcome to share your words in the group or keep them to yourself in your journal or notebook. This is not a writing course. It is a community for generating ideas and expression. Feel free to dip in and out as you like at your own pace.
Random Prompts: If something comes up outside our monthly theme, then let's write about it!
Zoom Gathering: Once a year, I will open up one of the monthly Zoom gatherings to all members. If you join within 5 months of the free Zoom, then message me, and I will ensure you have access to the next Zoom gathering.
Submit to The Well Journal - I hope to start a monthly 'journal'/newsletter, perhaps on Substack and/or on my own website where you can submit and share your words with the world. Stay tuned for that!
The Gatherer - GET THIS FREE FOR 3 MONTHS
AUD $27 / month
All Forager Benefits listed above
Plus 8 x Zoom Gatherings Per YearThese usually coincide with the changing seasons and the festivals in between.Each gathering we start with a meditation to get us into flow, followed by 3-5 poems or short prose pieces (curated around a theme) plus optional sharing. This is a highly generative space focused on connection, ideas and expression through reflective or creative writing, e.g. poetry or short prose. It is not a writing class.
Super Early Bird Benefits: Discounts and/or access to guest/special Zoom workshops, programmes, in-person events and retreats. Stay tuned!
