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This writing course, Mindfully Creative with Walter Mason, takes place at Writing NSW in Sydney.

Reignite your creative spark and share your gifts with the world. Tap into true creative thinking and become aware of the vast reserves of wisdom within.

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Join author Walter Mason on a creative journey to combine the insights of meditation and mindfulness with the joy of creative writing. Realise the possibilities of your creativity from a place of profound stillness and have a great time doing it. Go deep within to unleash your own amazing worlds of story and experience.

Expected learning outcomes

In this workshop, participants will:

1. Receive an overview of mindful creative practice
2. Understand the importance of cultivating a visionary approach to creative projects
3. Discover how to use mindfulness techniques to make a positive impact on their creative pursuits
4. Explore how to connect with nature in order to stimulate ideas and inspire a deeper approach to their writing
5. Learn the importance of embracing positivity and enthusiasm in persisting with their chosen creative work
6. Consider different ways to share their work with the world based on love, art and the spirit of exploration, rather than relying on older models of creative validation.

This workshop takes place at Writing NSW in Sydney.

Participant requirements

Pen and paper, or a fully charged device. Please read our FAQ before enrolling.

Please also bring:

• Your journal, if you have one
• Something that represents the natural world: a flower, a stick, a rock, a crystal, a blade of grass
• A book that inspires you.

If you have questions about this course, please contact us.

Reviews for Walter Mason courses

‘It was relaxing as well as instructive. Came away with a lot of practical ideas in how to empower a creative writing life in a positive way and to break through stuckness.’ — Hazell, 2019

‘Re-ignited my creativity and personal writing habit.’ — Katherine, 2019

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