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Write, Heal, Thrive® offers generative creative writing workshops. Each workshop is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, community organizations, and workplace teams by creating a grounded, supportive space for meaningful storytelling, connection, and growth.

CURRENT WORKSHOPS

Write for Wellbeing®: Join Melissa B. Lombardo of Write, Heal, Thrive® and other writers for monthly writing and mindfulness workshops where creativity becomes an avenue to wellbeing. Through a short, guided meditation and generative writing prompts, you’ll explore themes such as healing, gratitude, self-care, empowerment, resilience, identity, wellbeing, and more. There will be space for sharing, receiving strength-based feedback, and listening to each other’s stories.

  • Virtual Evening workshops: 6pm – 7:30 pm. 1.5 hours of writing to prompts in community. $25 per session. September 14, October 12, November 16. REGISTER
  • In-person at West Hartford Coworking: 6pm – 7:30pm. 1.5 hours of writing to prompts in community. $25 per session. Dates: September 10, October 8, November 12. REGISTER
  • Virtual Afternoon monthly workshops with Toivo Calendar

“Write with Me” Wednesday: Join Melissa and other writers for Intentional Writing, where we offer a calm, supportive space to write in silence alongside other writers. A short meditation opens our space, and an optional writing prompt will be shared for those looking for additional inspiration.

  • Virtual Evening workshops: 6pm – 7 pm. 1 hour of writing to prompts in community. $15 per session. September 16, October 14, November 18. REGISTER

Acrylic Painting with Eduardo at the Toivo Center the 1st Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 pm: This group is for anyone who would like to learn new art techniques or improve on their existing base of knowledge through practice. Intentional Art offers a time to relax in a calm environment where you can create art and develop your creative side in community.

AWA September 2026 Monthly Online Write:
  • Virtual afternoon workshop on September 12th 2026 from 1pm to 3pm EST. Each workshop costs $20 per person and supports the AWA mission. Register here
Winter 2027
Writing with Noah Webster with Melissa as your guide: Join Melissa B. Lombardo of Write, Heal, Thrive®, The Noah Webster House and other writers for monthly writing workshops for all levels and abilities. 6pm – 7:30pm. 1.5 hours of writing to prompts in community.
$25 per session. Dates: February 10, March 10, April 14.
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Spring 2027
The Wicked Press: SAVE THE DATE. An author Meet and Greet and a writing workshop all bundled into one. In-person event from 4pm – 7:30pm. Meet Melissa from 4pm -5:30pm and sign up for a creative writing workshop from 6pm – 7:30pm. $25. 2027 Date: April 15th 2027. REGISTRATION BEGINS IN 2027.
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Workshop Registration & Payment
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