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Writing Rituals

A writespace special event video

May 2025

What can we learn from the daily rituals of famous writers, and how can “subtle maneuvers” in our writing habits help us “wriggle through” (in the words of Franz Kafka) to a more productive writing life of our own?

Watch the video of this WriteSPACE Special Event featuring international writing expert Helen Sword in a lively discussion with Mason Currey, the author of two books on the daily rituals of famous writers and artists. Mason publishes the fabulous Substack newsletter Subtle Maneuvers and facilitates a weekday “Worm Zoom” for anyone craving a daily dose of accountability and camaraderie in support of their creative work.

In the first hour of this two-hour Special Event, Helen and Mason discussed examples of creative rituals employed by well-known writers — including Mason himself — and explored the difference between rituals and routines. The second hour featured a hands-on workshop based on Mason’s “Worm School,” a collection of small but significant strategies to help you move forward with your writing even in the face of resistance. 

The video of the first hour of this event is free to all who register. The full 2-hour recording is available for WriteSPACE members in the WriteSPACE Video library. (Not a member? Click here and use the discount code SPACEPASS to try free for 30 days.)

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