You're Invited on a Virtual Vacation to Bali:
Ready for a free virtual vacation to Bali? Join Laura Davis as she invites you along on her 10th sacred journey to this spiritual island. Experience temple ceremonies, meet traditional healers, and immerse in Balinese culture through her Substack posts and Notes. It's the next best thing to being there!
Plus: discover her handpicked July Substack recommendations as a bonus.
Laura's Five Substack Recommendations for July
The Feral Stack by Summer Koester: Cultural commentary for curious misfits @summerisferal, The Feral Stack
Forager Field Notes by Michelle Dowd: Healing through creativity for cult survivors@mdowd, Forager Field Notes
Everyday Ambassador by Annelise Riles: Global change through local action @Anneliseriles, Everyday Ambassador
For the Love of Nature by Sue Kusch: Essays on place and natural connection @SueKusch. For the Love of Nature
The American Pamphleteer: Truth-telling for rebels and resistersExclusive Writing Workshop Opportunities @ladylibertie1, The American Pamphleteer
Upcoming Memoir Workshops with Laura
In-Person Intensive Workshop:
Title: "The Art of Memoir: Crafting Compelling, Vivid, True Life Stories"
Location: Villa Maria del Mar, Santa Cruz, California
Dates: November 3-7, 2025 (5-day retreat)
What You'll Learn: Inner voice connection, healing through language, "story beneath the story" techniques
Registration Link: https://lauradavis.net/memoir-retreat-santa-cruz-november-2025
More Info: https://lauradavis.net/workshops
Online Masterclass:
Title: "How to Write About What You Can't Remember"
Format: 5-week interactive Zoom course with private Substack classroom
Schedule: Tuesdays, September 30 - October 28, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:30 PM ET / 9:00-11:30 AM PT
Unique Feature: Community feedback system via private Substack
Registration Link: https://lauradavis.net/online-memoir-course-fall-2025
Course Details: https://lauradavis.net/memory-memoir-workshop
You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/
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