Spring Into Summer: Writing Through the Fire and Fertility of Beltane with Erin Karbuczky—May 3

In this generative writing workshop, we will embrace the creative and fertile energy of Beltane—a Pagan celebration of the transition into summer and a time of passion, transformation, and abundance. Through poetry readings, guided exercises, and ritual-inspired prompts, we will explore ways to cultivate new creative energy and deepen our connection to our writing practice. All are welcome.

Beltane is a time of fire, fertility, and transition—a threshold between spring and summer where creative energy runs wild and possibilities abound. In this three-hour generative writing workshop, we will draw on poetry, mythology, and ritual-inspired exercises to explore themes of passion, transformation, and artistic abundance.

Taking inspiration from Octavia Butler’s affirmations, Sylvia Plath’s intense nature poetry, and the lush imagery of poets like Christina Rossetti and Walt Whitman, we will engage in writing prompts designed to ignite creative fire, release stagnation, and cultivate new artistic growth. Through guided freewrites, reflective discussions, and intuitive exercises, participants will deepen their connection to their creative selves and leave with fresh, inspired writing.

This workshop is open to writers of all levels who want to immerse themselves in a seasonal, sensory-rich approach to creativity. Whether you are nurturing a long-term project or seeking fresh inspiration, Beltane’s energy will help you trust your intuition, honor your process, and celebrate the magic of your artistic voice.

If you’re looking to reignite your creative spark, move past creative blocks, or set bold new intentions for your work, this workshop will help you plant the seeds for a flourishing creative future. You will leave feeling inspired for your boldest, most creatively fertile summer yet!

What you will learn

• How to use seasonal energy and symbolism (fire, fertility, transformation) to fuel their writing.

• Techniques for overcoming creative blocks and writing with greater spontaneity and confidence.

• How to cultivate creative abundance by recognizing the cycles of inspiration, rest, and growth.

• Ways to use poetry, tarot, and affirmations as generative tools for developing new ideas and deepening their writing.

• How to set powerful creative intentions and commit to their artistic path.

Workshop takeaways

• At least three new pieces of writing inspired by guided exercises (and boundless inspiration to keep writing)

• A personalized creative manifesto inspired by Octavia Butler’s affirmations

• Additional exercises to do on your own time in your writer’s notebook

• Tools for working with seasonal and cyclical energy in their creative practice.

• A deeper sense of trust in their intuition and writing voice.

• A renewed connection to passion, joy, and playfulness in their work.

Additional info

This workshop will be recorded for the convenience of those unable to attend live. The recorded session will be emailed to participants the following day.

About the Instructor

Erin Karbuczky is a writer, workshop facilitator, public speaker, and artist. She is a contributor to Write or Die as well as the Forever Workshop, and her fiction and poetry can be found in various journals across the web. Erin has a Master’s Degree in English Literature, and writes about craft, queer identity, technology, and the American Dream. Her biggest dream in life is to support other writers and artists on their journey. When she's not writing or listening to music, you can find her at the Oregon coast, a coffee shop, or at home, dissecting novels in order to make her, and your, writing stronger. You can find her on Instagram @thegratefulpoet. She is also on Substack.