Let’s write together

Heart. Soul. Pen.’s mission is to help you find your voice on the page and in your life. Together, we go on a journey to explore your radical self-expression and write, share, and connect. Using strength-based feedback, you’ll leave with a deep sense of worthiness and inspiration and with simple tools to add writing to your life or reinvigorate your writing practice. It’s all about creativity, community, and connection

-Robin Finn, MPH, MA

Upcoming Events + Classes

Heart. Soul. Pen. Women’s Writing Workshop (Online)

Mondays, April 1  – June 10 (no class April 8 & 22, May 27)
4-6:30 pm pst/7-9:30 est; 8 weeks on Zoom

In-class writing, sharing, discussion, and the opportunity to make creative commitments to build a regular writing practice. Writers of all levels, journal writers, searchers, and creatives are welcome. SOLD OUT.

Heart. Soul. Pen. Women’s Writing Workshop (Live)

Wednesdays, April 10-June 5 (no class April 24)
7-9 pm pst; 8 weeks live in North Hollywood

In-class writing and sharing, discussion, and the opportunity to make creative commitments to build a regular writing practice. Writers of all levels, journal writers, searchers, and creatives are welcome. 

Author Talk with Zibby Writers (Online)

April 29th at 10 am PST 

Join Robin and Zibby Writers for an author talk.

 

Book Launch PARTY! (Live)

May 2nd at 7 pm PST
BookSoup | West Hollywood

Join Robin in celebrating the launch of her new book on May 2 at Book Soup in West Hollywood- free.

 

Author Discussion & Dinner

May 21st at 6:30 pm PST
Private Home | West Los Angeles

Join Robin for dinner and an author discussion at a private home as she shares her writing journey and the importance of women’s stories.

 

Heart. Soul. Pen. Writing Workshop (Live)

May 23rd at 6 pm PST
Zibby’s Bookshop | Santa Monica

Join Robin as she ignites your creative spark in a Heart. Soul. Pen. writing workshop at Zibby’s Bookshop.

 

Heart. Soul. Pen. Literary Reading & Celebration (Live)

June 6th at 7 pm PST
Adat Ariel| Los Angeles

Hosted by Robin Finn, students will read and share their work. Free!

 

UCLA Publication Party (Live)

June 7th at 7 pm PST
Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles

Join the Writers’ Program as instructors read from their recent publications in this annual tradition.

 

Book Talk (Live)

June 12th at 7 pm PST
Private Home| Northern California

GRoW @ The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (Live)

June 24th
The Wallis Annenberg Center | Beverly Hills

Robin is offering a writing workshop as part of the summer arts retreat.

 

Barnes & Noble, Philadelphia (Live)

June 26th at 6 pm EST
Barnes & Noble |
1708 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 

Robin will be in conversation with author Jamie Fiore Higgins. 

 

Camp Isabella Freedman (Live)

June 29th – July 7th
Retreat Center | Berkshires

Robin will be in residence for the week. 

 

Scarsdale Adult School (Live)

July 8th at 1 pm EST
Scarsdale Adult School | Scarsdale, NY

Robin in discussion about her new book.

 

Once Upon A Daisy (Live)

July 11th at 7 pm EST
Delray Beach, FL

Join Robin for an evening of Heart. Soul. Pen….and petals!

 

UCLA Extension Women’s Writing Weekend Workshop (Live)

July 27-28, On-site UCLA campus

Robin teaches the Women’s Writing Weekend Workshop as a 2-day intensive that invites writers to find their voice on the page and embrace the worthiness of what they have to share.

 

Past Events:

Testimonials…

The Heart. Soul. Pen. workshops we’ve offered have created connections across demographic and geographic lines among writers of varying experience levels, and inspiring attendees.  Robin’s warm, lighthearted energy and strengths-based feedback encourages everyone to write freely without fear of judgement, and often to continue on the work they create during the workshops.”

Columbia University Alumni Association of Southern California

“I thought I hated writing. In less than an hour, Robin turned that around. I got to be creative, I got to laugh, and I got to connect with my colleagues. I even lost track of time. Turns out that writing is fun and it’s for everyone.” 

–Participant, Marco Polo app

“In our writing workshop with the wonderful Robin Finn, we wrote about ourselves and our journeys using her prompts and guidance. Many of us shared our writing, and it was an incredibly moving, beautiful and bonding evening. We often express things in writing which we don’t give voice to. This was a powerful opportunity to do that. We will do another one!”

–Chana Heller, Director Jewish Women’s Initiative, Aish HaTorah

Midlife is a time of ‘ughs and fabulosities.’ Heart. Soul. Pen. will help women dig deep to rediscover the power of their authentic voice and unleash the inner sparkle that is uniquely their own. Buckle up, it’s time to write and unleash the storyteller within!” 

—Dr. Sarah Milken, “The Flexible Neurotic” and host of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast

“Robin is amazing! I never realized how writing could play such an important part of self-expression. Her exercises were thoughtful, and her insight was inspiring. Everyone in the group loved it – including me! We will definitely be doing this again.”

Corey Spiegel, Founder of FindYourLightHouse.org

“How many writing instructors have written a NYT personal essay that went viral?  Enter, Robin Finn. She has a gift for instilling confidence and helping you recognize the power of your words.  For anyone feeling creatively stuck, Robin’s clever writing prompts and thoughtful insights remind you that to write is to play.” 

–Katherine Chang, Writer/Producer of Hallmark’s A Brush with Love, President of Columbia University Entertainment

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