Write and Paint with Nature as Your Guide!® Nature-inspired writing and art workshop with Melissa B. Lombardo, Write, Heal, Thrive®, and local artist Eduardo Arias Cruz, inviting you to slow down, connect with the natural world, and explore creativity through multiple mediums.3rd Friday from 3-4:30pm. Learn more and sign up at Toivo Center: Toivo Calendar *In-person donation-based. Upcoming Date: Friday February 20th 2026
Healing Through the Art of Poetry: A Write, Heal, Thrive Poetry Circle Explore poetry as a tool for healing and connection. We will experience a poem through reading and listening, learn and reflect together, and write and share original poetry in a supportive group setting. 3rd Wednesday from 2 – 3pm. Learn more and sign up at Toivo Center: Toivo Calendar *In-person donation-based. *Upcoming Date: February 18, 2026
Write, Heal, Thrive® First Wednesday Write: Begin each month with intentional writing in community with Melissa. First Wednesday Write meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30-8:30am (ET), 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 session. Make Payment and Register Here 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 an 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. $5 per session. Make Payment and Register Here 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.
Writing for Wellbeing®: Join Melissa B. Lombardo of Write, Heal, Thrive® for a monthly one-hour writing and mindfulness workshop where creativity becomes an avenue to wellbeing. First Wednesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00 pm (ET). Through a short, guided meditation and reflective writing prompts, you’ll explore themes such as healing, gratitude, self-care, empowerment, resilience, and wellbeing. There will be space for sharing, receiving strength-based feedback, and listening to each other’s stories in compassionate community. Donate to Toivo Next date: February 4th, 2026. Learn more and sign up at Toivo Center: Toivo Calendar *Virtual Space
You Deserve to Step into a Story!® is an AWA-style writing workshop designed and led by Melissa B. Lombardo founder of Write, Heal, Thrive®, where writing becomes a place of transformation, a space to slow down, listen inward, and give language to the voices, memories, or characters waiting to be heard. Through guided prompts rooted in reflection and imagination, you will write into resilience and possibility one page at a time. This workshop is part of the Amherst Writers and Artists (WAW) fundraiser and 100% of funds goes to AWA. Join Melissa on Saturday February 7th 2026 at 10am – 12 noon EST. Register here
AWA September 2026 Monthly Online Write: Are you interested in more writing? There are so many opportunities to write with Melissa and Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA). Join Melissa on September 12th 2026 from 1pm to 3pm EST. Each workshop costs $20 per person and supports the AWA mission. Register here
Step into a Story!® Part II: Step into a Story is an AWA-style writing workshop designed and led by Melissa B. Lombardo founder of Write, Heal, Thrive®, where writing becomes a place of transformation, a space to slow down, listen inward, and give language to the voices, memories, or characters waiting to be heard. Through guided prompts rooted in reflection and imagination, you will write into resilience and possibility one page at a time. $25 per session. Make Payment and Register Here 2026 Dates: March 7th, April 4th, May 4th from 10am – 12 noon. *Virtual space.
Meditate – Create – Reflect®: Melissa will lead you through a themed meditation, followed by time to create and explore your reflections through drawing and writing reflection. Bring blank paper and whatever drawing tools you love, pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons and settle into a space where you feel comfortable. All levels are welcome. $15 per session. Make Payment and Register Here 2026 Dates: June 6th, July 4th, August 1st from 10am – 11am EST *Virtual space.
*Note on Write, Heal, Thrive® specific Workshop Registration & Payment: Secure your spot by clicking the button below to register and pay safely via PayPal. You will receive an email confirmation with details to join once your payment is received. Write, Heal, Thrive® workshops are offered on a pay-what-feels-right basis to support accessibility and inclusion. When registering, please select an amount that aligns with your chosen workshop.
Suggested minimum contributions:
• $5 for Wednesday Morning Writing Sessions and Author & Publisher Q&A
• $20 per session for Writing, Poetry, and Creativity Workshops
No explanation is ever required, your presence matters, and all contributions are received with gratitude.
If you’re able to give more, your generosity helps make these offerings accessible to others.
*Note on Opportunity to Publish Workshop Writing: Write, Heal, Thrive® curates a bi-annual Workshop Writing Series featuring selected pieces created in our workshops, monthly community writes, and through the writing prompt section of our monthly newsletter. This series is one way we honor participant voices and extend the life of the writing that emerges in these shared spaces. Learn more here
***Coming this Fall 2026*** Write, Heal, Thrive® Poetry Circle Series: is an online gathering for those interested in learning about poetry, poets, and the practice of writing in a supportive, thoughtful space. Each session invites participants to experience a selected poem through shared reading and listening, followed by guided reflection that deepens understanding of the poem and the poet behind it, and then offers time to write original work inspired by the poem. 2026 Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesday: September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th, November 10th $ 24th, December 8th
Events Calendar: View the Write, Heal, Thrive® Calendar for upcoming workshops, events, book signings, and community gatherings. If you need support with signing up, please send an email to: info@melissablombardo.com or use our Connect Form