THE FLOW—

It’s a writing workshop.
It’s a dance party
(or you can make tea).
It’s a community, a literary zine,
& a revolution.

“The most subversive thing a woman can do is talk about her life as if it really matters.” (Mona Eltahawy).

THE FLOW—
Women’s Writing Workshops / Summer 2026 / On Zoom

Both workshops are full, with waiting lists. Please contact Chivas using the form below to add your name.

The Wednesday FLOW: Women’s Writing Workshops / Summer 2026 (on Zoom)

2-5 pm EST, starts June 24​th, 7 women max

Sliding scale fee: $375-$450 for the series of 10 workshops. The market rate for this offering is $450 (like the Thursday FLOW). However, I realize that’s a change, so I’ll continue to offer a sliding scale to keep this workshop more inclusive.

The Thursday FLOW: Women’s Writing Workshops / Summer 2026 (on Zoom)

1-4 pm EST, starts June 25th, 5 women max

Fee: $450 for the spring series of 10 workshops.

TESTIMONIALS

“By far the most productive writing time in my week is the time I spend in The Flow. Chivas creates a space that is inspiring, encouraging, and explosively creative.” (Pamela P., attorney)

“I live for these afternoons. Your workshops are rooms of one’s own–with adjoining doors. Brava!” (Adrienne W., perfumer)

“I’ve been in Chivas’ Write Like a River workshops for over ten years and I like her new format, The Flow. It allows for much more writing time with small breaks to spend as you choose–dancing to her lively musical choices, going outside, keep writing, grab some tea, etc.–than dive back into your writing refreshed.” (Nora Jamieson, LPC, Soul Work for Women)

“The Flow is an embodiment practice of writing—“spilling” as Chivas calls it—for designated periods punctuated by moving or dancing to refresh the spontaneous bodymind connections during the length of an up-beat soul song. It works! Quiets the mind and keeps the creative juices flowing.” (a retired Dance/Movement Psychotherapist)

ABOUT CHIVAS

Since 2006, poet and writer Chivas Sandage has taught women’s writing workshops in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, and now on Zoom. As an Assistant Professor at Westfield State University, Sandage taught Composition, World Literature, and Contemporary Cross-Cultural Literature. She earned an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BA from Bennington College. Connecticut Center for the Book at the Connecticut Humanities Council awarded a planning grant for a writing program she designed. The Northampton Arts Council, supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), has awarded artist grants for her writing, teaching, and performance work. The MCC also awarded Sandage with an artist grant for her nonfiction. An editor, writing coach, tutor, and consultant, she works with independent writers. For info about her publications and awards: https://www.csandage.com

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