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Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg,

Poet, Writer & Transformative Language Artist

I believe in the transformative power of writing for greater courage, resilience, and creativity. As a writer, educator, facilitator, coach, and former Kansas Poet Laureate, I work with people to live our truest stories. All my work is rooted in the power of words to lift up our lives. You can reach me here.

I write — poetry, memoir, fiction, songs, essays or blog posts.
I facilitate workshops, teach classes, and coach people on what writing can bring to our lives,
I lead sessions for businesses, groups, and institutions on effective planning, communications, and team-building.
I collaborate with Kelley Hunt on Brave Voice retreats and programs, Kathryn Lorenzen on the Your Right Livelihood annual class and retreat, and Joy Roulier Sawyer on the Art of Facilitation annual class and Write from the Soul retreat.
I present readings and keynote talks.

Upcoming Classes & Retreats

See all the latest and all the details at Events

Writing Coaching

Ready to start, develop, or finish a book or other writing project? I love helping people make their writing dreams come true. I also offer coaching on Right Livelihood -- finding and putting into action the work you love, whether it's for your livelihood, art, service, or purpose.

Free 20-minute discovery call. You can find out more about coaching here.

The Magic Eye

A Story of Saving a Life

and a Place in the

Age of Anxiety

By Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg

Mammoth Publications

Coming in July, 2025

“No endorsement can do justice to this vivid, lyric, wise, wry, compassionate, profoundly spiritual memoir of passage through some severe life trials. The Magic Eye is a microcosmic epic of unvaunting human triumph. Bursting with life in its myriad forms, this is a book to love and to share.”

~ Stephanie Mills, author of In Service of the Wild and Epicurean Simplicity

See more about The Magic Eye, early reviews, the book tour, and how to pre-order your own copy here.

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Join My Patreon For Your Weekly Writer's Companion

My renewed Patreon gives you a weekly Write Where You Are Weekly Companion that includes five cool things:

Essayette: Reflections with insights, tips, and tools to tap into your inspiration, deepen your craft, and expand your perspective.
Curiosities: Featured writers, writing, and wisdom in essays, interviews, podcasts, and videos.
Writing From Writing: A prompt drawn from poetry or prose for you to try out.
Beyond Words For Words: Photos, short videos, music & exercises to get you writing.
The Writing Life Quote: From a fascinating, fabulous, or fantastic writer.

You can find out more, see some samples, and subscribe here. All patreon also get my free guide, Writing Your Truest Stories, plus access to over 280 posts on living with greater creativity, discounts on workshops and retreats, occasional drawings for free coaching and books, and other delights. You can choose your rate, starting at $7/month, cancel anytime, and stay in touch.