"FREEFALL" is a method some writers discover spontaneously but many have to (re-?) learn: the technique of writing from the larger Self, beyond reach of the ego and its censors.

As the name suggests, Freefall invokes the courage to fall without a parachute, into the words as they come, into the thoughts before they have fully formed in the mind, into unplanned structures that take shape, without
prompting, to contain them.

At first, doing Freefall with a group is invaluable. The group's spontaneous response to the writing works to free the writer from the need for self-criticism. And then the magic begins.

The moment when someone shifts into that deeper level is un-mistakable. Everyone can hear it. As a result, in Coleridge's phrase, "the wheels catch fire from their own motion", and the whole group moves to a new level of achievement. The results, in writing, are spectacular.

The Details: Monday 3rd April to Sunday 9th April 2006

This week-long writing intensive offers both beginning and experienced writers the opportunity to shift to a whole new level of capability, yet remain safe and supported. Each morning will begin with gentle Tai Chi exercise, led by Richard Farmer, to relax and release the body, centre the mind and offer the experience of FREEFALL in movement.

Every day there will be a group seminar for writing skills and 5-6 hours of writing. (Typing is required, except for in-class writing). The course numbers will be limited to 12 to enable Barbara to give individual attention.

Where is Freefall?

The workshop will take place at Poulstone Court.