Helping you cultivate a daily writing practice

Overcome writer’s block & discover creative abundance

Devotion to Writing helps you recover your creative self.

  • Ready to finally tell your story?

    Do you dream of writing but struggle to begin? Are there stories, poems, or novels inside you, waiting to be told? Whether you long for creative inspiration, deeper fulfillment, or the support of a like-minded writing community, your journey starts here—with devotion.

  • Want to cultivate a writing practice?

    Writing can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Devotion to Writing offers support, guidance, and tips to help you overcome doubt and fear, and build a sustainable practice. No matter where you are in your journey, your words matter.

  • Struggling to take the first step?

    The secret to achieving your creative dreams is simple: take action. Every successful writer knows that consistent, intentional effort is the key. Learn to trust your innate ability, and access the infinite creativity you are so you can joyously create, not just writing, but all things in your life.

Devotion to Writing is for you if:

  • You’re ready to find your voice.

  • You’re tired of feeling blocked, and yearn to write freely, deeply, and joyously.

  • You have stories, poems, ideas you desperately want to share.

  • You want to heal your self expression, commune with your creative self, and channel the infinite worlds within you.

  • You’d like to write without self-judgement, paralysis, fear, like a child who easily, effortlessly expresses who they are.

  • You want to connect to the indomitalble energy in you: the source of infinite possibilities.

  • "I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your class. You led me on the way to reclaiming my creativity and my voice. Thank you for the inspiration!"

    —Mary S.

  • “Hearing Justen talk about Devotion to Writing two years ago CHANGED MY LIFE! It launched my daily writing practice which is MORE than a writing practice…it’s how I show up and welcome the flow that allows me to feel and know deeply enough to be able to express myself creatively. If you want to find a way to honor that call to creative expression, devotion to writing is it.”

    —C. Stuart

  • “I just love Devotion to Writing. The ideas help me settle into my writing life. I found you at exactly the right time as I’m trying to reestablish a writing practice after about 10 years of writer’s block and resistance. Thank you for this program.”

    —Lisa Z.

  • “I’m glad I found Devotion to Writing. This is the kind of help I’ve been looking for. Thank you!”

    —James A.

  • “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; it was a significant revelation for me. Blessings to you in abundance!”

    —Herne H.

  • “Devotion to Writing is a completely unique and individual approach! I personally realize this very moment that THIS is what was lacking from all the other advice: the spiritual element.”

    —Jane F.

  • “I have been waiting for something like this. I find myself waiting for the next day to continue to write. Devotion to Writing is a big motivator. Thank you for the work you do."

    —Javier A.

What is Devotion to Writing?

Devotion to Writing is a program designed to help you cultivate a daily writing practice, freeing you from doubt and fear so you can write deeply and authentically. Applying principles of devotion to the creative process, as well providing prompts, tips, instruction, and support, Devotion to Writing helps you connect to the abundant creative energy in you which sustains both your work and your life. Creative is what you are.

By breaking the silence of the page daily, Devotion helps you foster a new relationship with yourself as a creator. More than a practice, or a habit, this is a journey—a coming to love of writing, your creative process, and ultimately, yourself as the creator of your life.

Devotion to Writing offers a number of experiences from in-person and online workshops, to retreats and residencies designed to support your writing aspirations.

“Everyone is creative. I don’t just believe this; I know this is true. Each of us is the infinite flow of energy that is constantly creating. It’s just that we’ve forgotten how to positively channel our natural creativity into our creations.”

  • Justen Ahren has appeared on NPR’s, “The Point” and serves on NPR’s WCAI Poetry Board.  His poetry and photography have appeared in numerous literary and photography journals, and exhibited at MassMoCA.  He has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.  His work has been adapted to the stage and set to music by Grammy Award winning composers Glen Roven and Ileana Vasquez.  In 2013, he Founded Noepe Center for Literary Arts, which he directed until 2018.  Since 2014, Justen’s been teaching Devotion to Writing.  The Martha’s Vineyard Emeritus Poet Laureate, Justen received an MFA from Emerson College’s school of Writing and Publishing.  He has two collections of poems A Strange Catechism, and A Machine for Remembering.  You can learn more about Justen and read his poetry at Justenahren.com, or on instagram @justenahren.

In-Person Workshops

Come together with a community of writers, share the process of writing, delve into the practice of writing in some of the world’s most inspiring places. Devotion to Writing offers in-person workshops throughout the year.

Virtual Workshops

Join one of our virtual workshops and start cultivating your writing practice. In addition to generating new work, this flexible, supportive online setting will deepen your understanding of craft, and connect you to a community of aspiring writers from around the world.

Retreats & Residencies

Step away from the everyday demands of life, be inspired, nurture your creativity, and nourish your spirit. Devotion to Writing retreats are moveable feasts, curated communities of devoted creators. Where will your writing take you? Portugal, Italy, Martha’s Vineyard are the places where we will write this year.