Before We Begin, Let’s Return
“Archetypes Unravelled”: A Guided Writing Series Begins Tomorrow!
Before we explore archetypes and the patterns that shape our creative lives, I want to remind you, dear writers, of the archetypal power of the return.
Like the tide, breath, and turning seasons, our writing life follows a natural rhythm of ebb and flow.
Whether you're in a steady flow or the page has felt distant for weeks, this idea of the return isn't merely a reset—it's a re-entry. You're not catching up; you're coming back to your writing transformed.
In many narratives, the wanderer returns home bearing fresh insights and hard-won wisdom. As writers, we revisit old drafts, forgotten lines, and discarded fragments—returning to listen anew to our writing voice.
To return is to listen again, to meet the work—and yourself—with a fresh vision.
Three Ways to Practice “The Return” to Your Writing Through the Lens of Archetypes:
Read with soft eyes (The Caregiver): Like the Caregiver, who sees others' worth even in struggle, approach your draft with kindness and curiosity. Instead of focusing on flaws, ask: What is this piece trying to care for?
Call in a guiding archetype (The Magician or Explorer): When your work feels stuck, ask: What voice is leading right now? Is there an inner Explorer craving discovery? A Magician seeking transformation? What might emerge if you rewrote a paragraph channelling their energy?
Ask one useful question (The Sage): As the Sage seeks deeper understanding, bring that energy to your process: What is this piece trying to teach me? What wisdom can I see now that I missed before?
Tomorrow, we begin Archetypes Unravelled—a 12-week audio-guided writing series for paid subscribers. You’ll receive a 30-minute session each Thursday, filled with thoughtful prompts and nuanced explorations of archetypes that go beyond cliché. You can write anywhere, anytime, and even share your work in our private community space.
So before we begin tomorrow, take a moment to come back—to your voice, to your rhythm, to whatever the page holds for you now. Let this return be your quiet first step into Archetypes Unravelled. I can’t wait to write with you.
Warmly,
Rachel