“I’ve been reunited with myself as a creative being who can create the conditions where I can delve into the brown-black pit of the belly where the words come from.”  
-David Rain 

“Having all the presenters participate at every session was a real pleasure… and a plus in building my writing community. 
-Kim Parsons  

In this 24/7 world of cell phones, email, and wireless internet, imagine how enriching it would be to take a week off to write, to engage in dynamic conversations with other writers, and indulge in an imaginative exploration that will carry your writing forward for years to come.

If you thrive on creating strong images, powerful word combinations, stunning metaphors, and want to improve your writing skills, then join poet James Navé, memoirist and screenwriter Allegra Huston, of the Hollywood Huston family, at The Writing Salon in Black Mountain for this multi-genre spring fling in the mountains of North Carolina. 

Discover how spontaneity, collaboration, craft, performance, and word play can deepen your writing practice and expand your creativity. You will come away energized, inspired, and committed to Writing From the Imaginative Storm. 

Our goal is to foster an atmosphere that crackles with safety, passion, fun, and creative spontaneity for writers of all skill levels.  The salon is relaxing, safe, inspiring, and wildly imaginative.  It offers an opportunity for you to enjoy amazing conversations with other writers fostered by beautiful surroundings.

“I’ve never attended any conference or workshop in which the principals worked so diligently to make the attendees comfortable, safe and pleased.”  
-Mary Bryant