A Summer Journal Cohort with "The Book of Alchemy"

Immerse yourself in journaling, new friendships and your creative process as we work through Suleika Jaouad’s, “The Book of Alchemy; A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life” journaling club style. Casual, warm and inviting we’ll get to know one another as we mingle with new friends, journal together, and share what comes up as we work through Suleika’s thoughtful prompts.

This cohort is open to all intrigued by creativity, journaling and reflection. Seasoned journaler or newbie, there is no requisite except a willingness to put pen to page and be a caring listener.

Your Ticket Includes:

• A copy of “The Book of Alchemy” in partnership with local booksstore The Whispering Shelf

(please see note below if you already own the book!)

• Four facilitated gatherings in the backgarden at draft, where we'll write and share together.

We will meet every other Tuesday from July 1st to August 12th, from 7:00- 8:30pm.

The dates of our four meetings are: July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, and August 12th.

(Summer schedules are hard! We'll offer a "make-up" date for anyone who has to miss one of the above gatherings on August 19th)

What to expect:

We’ll spend four evenings together in draft’s back garden, where there’s plenty of space to mingle before we sit to write, and share.

Suleika has laid out her book as a dialogue, with written pieces by so many talented, writers and creatives, followed by a prompt for the journaler (that's you!). This approach to creativity takes a little of the heavy lifting off your shoulders; the words and thoughts offer a kickstart to your conversation with yourself and eases anyone into creative journaling.

***What if I already own the book?

Great question, (and great book taste!) If you already own the book, please consider our pass along option at checkout using promo code "GIFTINGFORWARD". This gifts your book copy to a participant using our mutual aid spot, and helps us support our wonderful partner The Whispering Shelf. You will checkout using the standard "Cohort Registration-Welcome!"

Your generosity to a neighbor that might not otherwise be able to participate is seen and greatly appreciated, a $5 thank you discount will be added to your order.

If gifting forward isn't a financial option open to you right now, we understand and have a few reserved spots for "Cohort Registration Only" that will not include a copy of the book.

Please choose which option fits you best.

Confused at all? Email Anna, YW5uYSB8IGRyYWZ0Y3JlYXRpdmVzcGFjZSAhIGNvbQ==!

More about draft and your facilitator:

draft is a shared work and gathering space, in Fountain Square. We are a membership based co-working space during the day, and host to a whole variety of creative events in the evenings and on the weekends! Check out all that we do here.

Our gatherings will be facilitated by myself, Anna Beers, LSW and current Event and Program Manger at draft. Hi there! As a "lightly seasoned" journaler, I am excited to explore how Suleika's approach ofjournaling as a dialogue, opens creative pathways and conversation in our group. I think Suleika captures my thoughts about why I am doing this in her introduction, "if you're in conversation with the self, you can be in conversation with the world."

More about The Whispering Shelf:

Your book is provided in partnership with local Indie Indy bookstore, The Whispering Shelf, located at 414 N. College Avenue. The Whispering shelf’s mission is to “provide Indianapolis booklovers access to their next great story or learning opportunity. It is our commitment to promote a love of the written word, to make love of reading accessible to all, and to be intentional about representation, community, and continuous learning and growth.”

We cannot recommend enough shopping with a friend after a walk through the neighborhood, and asking one of the many friendly booksellers to help you find your next read! The Whispering Shelf is open Tues-Sat 10a-6p & Sun 10a-4p.

More about “The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for An Inspired Life”

By Suleika Jaouad

Number one on the NYT Best Seller List for New Non-Fiction after its release this April, this is likely not your first time seeing Suleika’s newest book!

In the words of the publisher, “In The Book of Alchemy, Suleika explores the art of journaling and shares everything she’s learned about how this life-altering practice can help us tap into that mystical trait that exists in every human: creativity. She has gathered wisdom from one hundred writers, artists, and thinkers in the form of essays and writing prompts. Their insights invite us to inhabit a more inspired life."

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