Roam
Unearth & CREATE Your Mythic Map
open for enrolment now!
UNRAVEL the tendrils of your life, FIND YOUR COMPASS and guiding tales & CREATE YOUR UNIQUE mythic map
Stories have been our unseen guides for millenia. From our ancestors telling tales under starlight and around the glimmering embers of a fire, to printed books and bulging shelves today, these tales remain anchors in the storm, helping us to make sense of the changing world around us, providng solace and a sense of hope in a crumbling world.
But with around 11,000 books published every day, how can we find the wisdom we truly need? How do we even know where to look?
In this new course, we will roam the myths and tales of our ancestors, seeking ancient wisdom and replanting it for our time, and our lives. Together we will welcome twelve stories, meeting characters such as the Cailleach (a winter hag), Brigantia (a flame bearer), Boudicca (the warrior) and Ceridwen (the cauldron keeper), who will act as both guides and inspiration.
Stories shouldn’t remain stagnant on the page - these unfurling mythologies are alive - and so in our time together you will also craft your own words that emerge from these ancient roots, and create your own unique mythic map: four pieces of writing to reflect the four different directions of the compass.
And here’s the thing - you don’t need to call yourself a ‘writer’ to do this. This is soul-led roaming. This is your journey, and so there’s no one better qualified to write it than you!
roam the myths and tales of your ancestors and replant them for our time
Journeying for two months overall, we will spend two weeks in each place - north, east, south, west - to read, immerse, walk, write and gather together as we walk the wild pathways.
By the programme’s close in May, you will have crafted your mythic ‘map’, and each will be unique.
Imagine having a map you can turn to for guidance and wisdom, a map with modern myths, crafted by your own pen, all intrinsically connected to your life’s journey. How powerful would that be?
The programme will include. . .
NORTH - bone magic, forests & wise women
The NORTHern tales are full of tree kin, winding pathways and rooted ways of being. They are steady and strong, a drum beat in the darkness. But don’t be fooled: while these myths hold grounded wisdom, they are also powerful initiators, lighting the flame of the unknown.
GUIDED ROAMING - discover the stories of the Cailleach, the Company of Wolves, and the Snow Queen, provided in your hearth resource // walk and find inspiration amongst the trees, with your guided ramble resource
LIVE SESSION: 26TH MARCH - explore the northern tales in relation to your own life // seek symbols, motifs and language to craft the north section of your map
EAST - stone whispers, mountains & sacred warriors
The EASTERN tales speak of sunlight and stones, of journeys taken and pathways forged. Their heroines are bold and courageous, unafraid to go after what they want. here in the light of dawn, beliefs are tested and desires are claimed.
GUIDED ROAMING - discover the stories of Boudicca, Brigantia and Danu, provided in your hearth resource // walk and find inspiration on stony ground, with your guided ramble resource
LIVE SESSION: 9TH APRIL - explore the eastern tales in relation to your own life // seek symbols, motifs and language to craft the east section of your map
SOUTH - sensuality, moorland & sovereign goddesses
The SOUTHERN tales whisper of beauty and pleasure, of blooming and becoming. over meadow and moor we will dance with empowered and unashamed women who have shed their masks and stepped into the fullest version of who they truly are.
GUIDED ROAMING - discover the stories of Sheela Na Gig, Medb of Connacht and Áine the Fairy Queen, provided in your hearth resource // walk and find inspiration in wild pockets, with your guided ramble resource
LIVE SESSION: 23RD APRIL - explore the southern tales in relation to your own life // seek symbols, motifs and language to craft the south section of your map
WEST - echoes, whirlpools & sorceresses
The WESTERN tales invite you to gather around the cauldron and stir the pot. The veils are thin here, and the voices of our ancestors linger in the air. Powerful witches are on the wing and beckon with a curled finger. Will you heed their call?
GUIDED ROAMING - discover the stories of Ceridwen, the Norns and the Women of the Wells, provided in your hearth resource // walk and find inspiration near the water, with your guided ramble resource
LIVE SESSION: 7TH MAY - explore the western tales in relation to your own life // seek symbols, motifs and language to craft the west section of your map
Your mythic map might be…
A collection of four pieces of writing
Four micro-poetry collections (each 2-4 poems)
One long winding piece that journeys through the directions
A fusion of imagery and words
…or something else entirely!
Whatever form you choose, this map will act as a powerful reminder that you hold the wisdom and energy of these mythic tales within you.
& what I really want you to know is…
…you don’t need any experience to create your map
…you don’t need to learn loads of new techniques and writing tricks
…you have everything you need within you already
Your investment
£350 paid in full
or
5 x monthly payments of £70
Here’s everything you get when you sign up…
LIVE GROUP SESSIONS
In each of these 90-minute sessions (there are four in total), you will explore three myths / tales, unearthing how they relate to your own life, and seeking the symbols, characters and motifs that you can then use in your own writing / map.
HEARTH
Before the live sessions, you will be able to read or listen to the myths / tales in these hearth story guides (audio and PDF format). You will receive four in total.
RAMBLE
You will also receive four ramble packs, that include a guided audio writing walk (whether real or imaginary) to ignite your inspiration and connect with the stories on a deeper level.THE LIBRARY
You will also receive access to a series of workshops run as part of the Wild Writers membership, including Activating Alchemy (ignite your vision for writing), Sovereign Writer (unearth your unique writing essence) and Wild Narrative Structure (nature-led patterns for writing)
FAQ
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Nope! The programme is designed to inspire you to write using the myths and tales we explore together. There are no prerequisites to join.
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Wednesday evenings from 6.30-8pm, UK time. Replays will be available for all sessions.
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Beyond showing up for the live sessions, there will be a certain amount of time needed for listening or reading the stories and writing / creating your map. On average, expect to spend between 1-3 hours per week on the programme over the two months.
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It is scary to admit to wanting something, to dedicate time and money to making it happen. But there is also an undercurrent of excitement driving you forwards, and that’s what we’ll nurture together. And of course, I will be there for you every step of the way!
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Yes! I am happy to welcome members from anywhere in the world. Please make a note of call timings to ensure you are able to attend (Wednesdays, 6.30pm UK time).
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No problem - just email me (contact@thewildheartpress.co.uk) and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
I hope to see you in Roam this spring!
With love,