Welcome to the Write, Heal, Thrive® Calendar, posting upcoming workshops, events, book signings, and community gatherings.
In-person workshops: Intentional Reading – 2nd Friday at 3 – 4pm, Intentional Writing and Art – 3rd Friday at 3-4:30pm, co-facilitated with artist Eduardo Arias Cruz, and Healing Through the Art of Poetry and Journaling – 3rd Wednesday at 2 -3pm. Learn more and sign up at Toivo Center: Toivo Calendar – Toivo.
Write, Heal, Thrive® First Wednesday Write with Melissa B. Lombardo: Begin each month with intentional writing in community. First Wednesday Write meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30–8:30am, offering a calm, supportive space to write in silence alongside other writers. An optional prompt will be shared for those looking for additional inspiration. $5 per writing session. Please sign up here to receive the link and updates. 2026 Dates: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. *Virtual space.
Let’s Talk About Your Book: Monthly Author and Publisher Q&A: Join Melissa B. Lombardo of Write, Heal, Thrive® on the First Tuesday of each month from 6:00–6:45pm (ET) for a free, open Q&A Zoom call focused on the publishing process. This relaxed, discovery-style space is designed for aspiring authors who want clarity, direction, and realistic next steps. 2026 Dates: January 6, February 3, March 3, no dates for April, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1. *Virtual space. Please click here to sign up and receive the Zoom link
Melissa is a trauma-responsive author, publisher, and workshop facilitator, and publishing coach who has guided writers through the process of bringing lived-experience stories to life. During this call, you can bring your questions about writing, self-publishing, timelines, common roadblocks, and what it takes to move from idea to book.
Come with curiosity. Leave with gained knowledge.