Overcome Writer’s Block & Unlock Creativity
Transformational writing workshops, residencies, and retreats designed to help every writer—from emerging voices to seasoned practitioners—cultivate a consistent writing practice.
“Devotion to Writing CHANGED MY LIFE! It launched my writing practice, which is more than a writing practice—it’s showing up and joyfully welcoming the flow of creativity. If you want a way to honor the call to write, Devotion to Writing is it!” —Caren S.
From Writer’s Block to Writing Breakthrough
Writing can feel difficult, scary, vulnerable. How do you begin? What if what you write isn’t good?
Most writing courses teach only craft and technique. They rely on critique, and rarely help you overcome doubt and block, get to the page, and write.
Devotion to Writing is unique, it helps you build and sustain a consistent writing practice that turns doubt into confidence, and fear into flow, transforming your relationship with writing into one of joy and fulfillment.
“I just love Devotion to Writing. The ideas help me settle into my writing life. I found this at exactly the right time as I’m trying to reestablish a writing practice after ten years of writer’s block and resistance. Thank you for this program.” —Lisa Z.
Unlock Your Abundant Creativity
What stops people from writing isn’t a lack of talent, or ability it’s resistance, and inertia. Establishing a devoted practice is the key to writing despite resistance.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer, or just starting out, Devotion to Writing will set you on a path of creative transformation.
Our proven writing rituals, practices, and exercises, as well as a supportive community, help you discover and awaken the naturally creative self within.
Awaken Creatively Through Writing
Writing is more than words on a page—it’s a path to wholeness, joy, and creative abundance.
Devotion to Writing has helped hundreds of writers transform their relationship to writing, establishing them in a devoted practice.
Creativity isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing to honor and express what is within you. If you’re seeking creative freedom and fulfillment, want to write consistently, realize your creative dreams, and awaken to the fact that you are creative abundance, Devotion to Writing is for you.
“Devotion to Writing is a completely unique and individual approach! I personally realize this very moment that THIS is what was lacking from all other advice: the spiritual element.” —Jane F.
Creativity Isn’t A Lightning Bolt —
it’s a practice, a process, a relationship you cultivate in yourself which deepens with devotion. Create the writing life you want.
Find encouragement, inspiration, and accountability through Devotion to Writing’s supportive workshops, retreats, and residencies.
Join a community of writers transforming their practice and realizing their creative dreams.
“I have been waiting for something like this. I find myself unable to wait for the next day to continue to write. Devotion to Writing is a big motivator. Thank you for the work you do.” —Javier A.
A Supportive Community
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Writer's Block Workshops
Our in person and online writing workshops remove doubts and fears that contribute to writer’s block, and establish you in a dynamic creative practice.
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Creative Writing Retreats
Our retreats are international moveable feasts that nourish your writing life and invite you to share in a vibrant, creative community.
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Writing Residencies
Our residencies provide time, space, and the supportive community you need to progress on a writing project, or simply cultivate a daily writing practice in inspiring locations.
Meet Justen Ahren
Each of us is the infinite flow of Creation. When you feel stuck, you’ve merely forgotten that your true creative nature is always available. You only have to reestablish your relationship to your source in order to create your life.
As an author, poet, photographer, musician, father, and husband, I’ve lived a rich, creative life. Helping others find their voice and awaken creatively through writing is my life’s service.
Devotion to Writing’s approach is drawn directly from my experiences as a professional writer and artist of more thirty years. I understand the daily struggle of creating. I also know this struggle is easily overcome with devotion. Devotion to creative work guarantees its success.
I invite you to discover the transformation power and abundant creative energy of devotion. Begin your writing journey today.
“I was raised in an environment of extreme negativity, where creativity was not recognized. Thank you so much for pointing out how gratitude, generosity, and creativity are connected; this was a significant revelation for me. Blessings to you in abundance!” —Herne H.
Upcoming Writing Opportunities
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Online Writer's Block Workshop
Year round
Wednesdays 7 to 8:30pm
Overcome the doubts and fears that keep you from writing. These five-week writing workshops support your process and help you sustain a consistent writing practice.
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12-week Sacred Writing Journey
January 10 to March 28, 2026
Saturdays 9:30 to 11am EST
A transformational online workshop. Find consistency, deepen your practice, and realize creative abundance. Make a sacred journey to what’s within you.
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Martha's Vineyard Writers' Residency
March 1 to 21, 2026 1 to 3 week residency
Time, space, and a community of peers to support your writing project and cultivation of a daily habit. For writers at any stage of their writing career.
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In Person Writing Workshops
June 19 to 22, 2026 September 10 to 13, 2026
Generative writing workshops on Martha’s Vineyard. Small, intimate groups with Justen Ahren. Be inspired, write new material, leave with momentum.