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EarthSpells Institute

A nature rooted-writing community for ecological awareness and creative depth

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The EarthSpells Institute offers a welcoming space for writers, naturalists, and seekers who want to explore the intersections of ecology, storytelling, and the inner life. Members receive a monthly writing prompt and are invited to join in a monthly open mic where they can share their work or process. They read and discuss books by the foremost ecological writers and thinkers of our time and are invited to in-depth conversations and Q&A's with the writers. They will receive a newsletter featuring monthly essays rooted in nature. Through prompts, reflections, and shared conversations, members can deepen their creative practice and connection with the more-than-human world. EarthSpells emphasizes listening, presence, and ecological awareness rather than forcing output or productivity. It is a creative refuge for magic and mystery, where writers can slow down, reflect, and cultivate sensitive, thoughtful work with impact, a place to grow together when the world falls apart.

Outcomes

  • Deepen awareness of land and ecology through writing
  • Cultivate reflective, mindful creative practice
  • Engage with a community of ecological writers
  • Find space for slow, meaningful literary work

What's included?

  • Substack Newsletter & Full Archive Access

    Essays, reflections, and ecological writing from Holly and guest writers available to subscribers.

  • Community Chat & Member Discussions

    A private chat space for readers and writers to share ideas, ask questions, and connect over ecology, writing, and creative process.

  • Creative Prompts & Writing-Life Guidance

    Regular prompts and reflections designed to nurture writing practice grounded in nature, observation, and deep ecology.

  • Discussions with Writers

    In-Depth Conversations and Q&A's with the foremost ecological writers of our time

  • Monthly Open Mics

    Monthly open mic to share finished work, drafts, field notes, or process in a warm, low-pressure space. Come to be heard, listen deeply, and reconnect with your practice and the more-than-human world.

Who is this for?

  • Writers and creatives drawn to ecological themes and deep nature connection
  • Readers and writers longing for expressive space to explore environment, myth, and inner life
  • People seeking mindful, slow-paced writing community beyond productivity culture

About the creator

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Holly Haworth

Founder | Writer & Creative Ecologist

Holly Haworth is an award-winning writer, deep ecologist, and naturalist whose work blends ecology, history, spirituality, and creative nonfiction. Her essays and stories have appeared in major publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Orion,...