WHAT IS HEART. SOUL. PEN.?

HEART. SOUL. PEN. is more than a writing course. It is an uplifting community of women ferociously finding and sharing their voices on the page and in their lives. HEART. SOUL. PEN. offers an 8-week signature writing course, live literary readings, an online magazine, Girl’s Night Out events, a virtual Women’s Writing Den, a private FB group, one-on-one coaching, and an inspired, supportive community of creative women. HEART. SOUL. PEN. is designed to ferociously find your voice on the page, ignite your creative spark, release self-judgment, claim yourself as a writer, get playful, accountable and bold, and share your work in an uplifting female-empowered community. All that’s required is an open heart and a pen ♥

› Who is HEART. SOUL. PEN. writing class for?

Writers of all levels – From experienced, professional writers to new writers
The writer curious – Anyone who feels the call to write but doesn’t consider herself a “writer” (yet)
Searchers – Any woman in search of creative self-expression, finding her voice, and awakening to her creative spark

› What will I gain from HEART. SOUL. PEN. ?

You will ferociously find your voice on the page—and in your life
Embrace what is working in your writing and see the uniqueness of your creative self-expression
Identify and release too-small and not-enough limiting beliefs and gremlin voices
Develop and invigorate a regular writing practice by making and keeping creative commitments to Self
Get opportunities to share your work with the world. In our hyper-curated world, people yearn for authenticity, community and connection.
Join an inspired, supportive community of women writers who will accompany you along your writing journey

› Will we write with Robin Finn?

Yes! Robin leads all signature HEART. SOUL. PEN. courses and workshops.

HEART. SOUL. PEN. SIGNATURE COURSES NOW OPEN!

HEART. SOUL. PEN. is where deep-dive creativity meets soul-centered writing for women. This course is uniquely designed to blend Robin’s years of experience in the study and practice of spiritual psychology with her work as an award-winning personal essayist, novelist, writer, and mother of three. In HEART. SOUL. PEN., we dive deep into our creative self-expression, shift out of the judgmental mind, and write from the heart and soul of what wants to be written. Through Robin’s unique, strength-based, heart-centered feedback process, we create an uplifting, female-empowered community where we connect to our authentic self-expression, our creative spark, and each other. Each class involves honoring our creative impulse, working with playful and innovative writing prompts, in-class writing and sharing, and making and keeping creative commitments to Self. All levels from beginner to experienced writers are welcome. The course is 8 weeks and held on Zoom.

Monday afternoon class (1-3:30 pm PST/4-6:30 pm EST) – Sept 20- Nov 15 (no class October 11)
Tuesday late afternoon class (4-6:30 pm PST/7-9:30 pm EST) – Sept 21 – Nov 9
THIS FALL! Wed nights @7pm pst, Robin returns to UCLA Ext with “The Women’s Writing Workshop.” Info here.
THIS FALL! Thurs nights Robin returns to The Scarsdale Adult School. More info coming soon.
Seats become available each quarter. Please email robin@robinfinn.com for pricing, information, and to register.

“GIRL’S NIGHT OUT” EVENTS

Throughout the year, I offer”Girl’s Night Out” live events on Zoom. These 2-hour workshops are designed to get you writing, sharing, and connecting with your creative spark and with other creative women. They are available to purchase as single-evening events. Pajamas, wine, and slippers are welcome! Please bring a notebook or laptop and find out what HEART. SOUL. PEN. is all about.

The next Girl’s Night Out is: September TBD

4-6 PM PST/7-9 PM EST

THE ONLINE MAGAZINE

HEART. SOUL. PEN. (HSP) Zine is the online magazine of the HSP womens’ writing collective. The magazine highlights personal narratives, musings, stories, and inspiration from talented HSP writers around the world. All HSP writers are strongly encouraged to submit their work to the zine and get their writing into the world. Writers may submit during themed calls for submissions or at any time throughout the year. The world desperately needs women’s voices! Read the zine here.

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

I offer private project coaching for writers and creatives looking to create and sustain momentum with their work. I am happy to offer a complementary consultation via phone to see if this type of support is right for you. Email me at robin@robinfinn.com for more information.

“When I signed up for HEART. SOUL. PEN., I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to write, but I knew I wanted a safe space where I could try to figure it out. So I took a leap of faith, got out of my comfort zone and ended up meeting an amazing group of writers, all who I learned from, all who inspired me and all who I now consider friends. Additionally, and maybe most importantly, I started to actually write from my heart and soul instead of only my head. The way a car battery sometimes needs a jumpstart, my creative life urgently needed what I got at HEART. SOUL. PEN.”
—Gayle Abrams, TV writer, essayist, novelist

“Each week, HEART. SOUL. PEN. is a powerful writing experience. Robin makes it safe and supportive.”
—C. Adler, Life coach, writer

“At HEART. SOUL. PEN., I found the support of like-minded people, a teacher who is beautifully authentic and brilliant, and a true sanctuary that lasts for two and a half hours every week.”
—K. Gold, therapist, writer

“HEART. SOUL. PEN. brings together the most incredible community of kind, supportive, and talented women.”
—Lan Tran, poet and writer

“HEART. SOUL. PEN gave me the kick I needed to move confidently forward with my stalled writing process, with long-lasting effect.”
—Guen Sublette, writer and artist

“Is there a novel that’s brimming inside of you, but the idea of writing it overwhelms you so much that you constantly move it to the back burner? The answer is simple, you need Robin Finn’s HEART. SOUL. PEN. in your life!”
—Jamie Higgins, writer and mom of four

“To say I had a case of writer’s block is an understatement. I working everyday, yet was unable to finish project after project. I was spinning, stressed — I even wondered if I had lost my ability to write. I was experiencing a total creative crisis. In my very first session with Robin, she identified the problem. It was my process that was not working… I was relying on everyone else’s opinions and stopped listening to myself. She gave me the most valuable piece of advice: Youare the expert of your story. You know it better than anyone. She helped me break through the walls of self-doubt, and I finally feel good about writing again. I finished my project and I now realize that the most important voice to listen to is my own.”
—Laurie Silverstein, screenwriter

“After her one day HEART. SOUL. PEN. workshop, I eagerly signed up for Robin’s private coaching, and her the HEART. SOUL. PEN. 8-week writing course. Every time I went to a class or saw Robin for private coaching, I left feeling inspired with a new positive direction and vision for expressing myself. Robin sets the tone and direction of each session with ease and grace, and before you know it, you feel easy and graceful too. Her love of the creative process is contagious! She is a wonderful mix of curiosity and encouragement. Wherever you are in your own writing process, if you need a little nudge or a big push, Robin will take your lead and help you follow through on your own creative path. I highly recommend her in whatever capacity is tempting you!”
—K. Laurel, dramatist, actor, writer

“Robin’s presence is calm, supportive, and encouraging. She has a gift of seeing, sensing and knowing what her students really want, but may not even realize themselves — and then helps light a path for them to follow.”
—Melissa Gould, writer/producer, essayist, author

“Robin’s class didn’t feel like a class it felt more like a meeting of the minds – brilliant, creative and inspiring minds. It pushed me to more brilliant, creative, inspiring and open in my writing and in my life. It was a true delight to be among these women, to go outside of my comfort zone and find that it was safe and welcoming!”
—Jocelyn Clegg, therapist, writer, mom

“Robin is a thoughtful and thought-provoking teacher and creates a nurturing environment to share. I am motivated to get my first book out there and move forward with my second book!”
—Teri Meyer, writer