Writing Prompt #93
And Some Invites
Hi Y’all,
Lately for my in-person writing meetups, I have been tossing out some rather heavy prompts. Basically, I select a challenging emotion and then offer that up. Last weekend, at Ranch Writing Day for example, I offered four emotions:
SHAME. GUILT. JOY. RELIEF.
Boy did that net some amazing writing! So for this installment, I invite you to pick something challenging to write about, then write about that. Other prompts that I’ve used recently: TRUST. REGRET. FORGIVENESS.
Feel free to post your writing in the comments. And I promise next time I will return with something lighthearted.
For now though, if you choose to try out this challenge, I invite you to observe your feelings as you write. Feeling resistance? Why is that? Fear? Of what?
In other news, the next Ranch Writing Day is Saturday, August 1, 10 am til 1 pm. Donation based. Suggested donation is $20. There will be fresh pastries and coffee. Down below is a link where you can register. It’s free to register and space is limited so please do sign up.
In still other news, I am about to have an Airstream opening at the ranch. A rare opportunity to live at Tiny T. $800 per month. If you know of anyone looking, send them my way. OR, I am also considering turning it into a writing retreat space. $250 per week, you can come out and stay for seven days and work on a book or whatever writing you want. If anyone likes this idea, email me and we shall discuss.
Also, if you have a group you belong to—friends, siblings, co-workers—and would like to book a private three-hour writing workshop with me, shoot me a message. This is a cool new offering I’m trying out and it’s gaining traction. $25 per person, minimum of 8 people required.
And now for
OFFICIAL INVITES TO WRITE WITH SPIKE
AND…an opportunity to meditate at the ranch…
Ranch Writing Day, August 1, 2026. I have bumped up to two Ranch Writing Days per month, 10 am til 1 pm. These three-hour session include 70 minutes of writing in the room, then we share. It’s donation based, suggested donation $20. Space is limited so I need folks to register—it’s free to do that and you can REGISTER HERE. I will be serving up fresh baked pastries and delicious Wild Gift Coffee.
Meditation and Breathwork with Varrun, August 8 10-11 am. I have a new friend, Varrun, and HE IS SO FREAKING WONDERFUL. And also hilarious. And also a certified breath work and meditation coach who has led thousands of sessions. He’ll be leading this donation-based session at the ranch, and I sure hope this is the first of many sessions. Space is limited to 20. If you want to reserve a slot, EMAIL ME. You can check out Varrun’s website here.
Dear Diary at The Loom Creative August 22. I will be hosting this class for women. We’ll dive deep into the healing powers of journal writing and do some writing. A beautiful journal and delicious lunch are included. Plus the setting will blow your mind. Space is (very) limited. Cost is $100. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT. REGISTER HERE.
Hampton Branch Library Writing Workshop. We meet most months on the first and third Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm. This is free and you don’t need to sign up, just show up. A fantastic group of writers!
COMMUNITY DINNER I’m still working on a date for this. Soon I will let you know. We are starting potluck dinners at the ranch so people can get to meet other people, because we need community now more than ever.
Keep writing y’all!
Thanks for being here,
Spike
You are amazing!