The Venus Auditorium

A community and publication for women’s voices.

“A voice does not need to arrive fully formed.

It only needs a place to begin.” 

Our mission:

The Venus Auditorium is a facilitated writing community where women gather to explore their voices. We do this through the vehicle of creative writing practice, witnessing and publication.

Together we write, listen, and share our words in a spirit of curiosity, play, and activism. 

Our vision:

A world in which women trust their voices, bodies and ways - and where those voices help shape our collective story.

The Venus Practice

In a community of witnessing and shared practice, creative writing becomes more than writing. It becomes a friend, a mentor, a playground, and a spiritual practice. 

Our sessions are rooted in generative creative writing practice inspired by traditions such as those taught by Natalie Goldberg.

In our gatherings we:

  • respond to writing prompts

  • write in timed sessions

  • share what emerges

  • witness one another’s words without critique

This approach allows writing to become something alive — a way of listening, discovering, and connecting with what wants to be said.


From Practice to Publication

Writing begins in the safety of practice and community.

On our Substack, we share work that has emerged from within The Venus Auditorium community. 

Through this platform, the reflections, stories, and insights of women in our community become part of a wider conversation.

Join the Community

If you feel curious about your voice, you are welcome here.

You do not need to be a “writer.”
You only need a willingness to listen and to begin.

Join us for guided creative writing practice in community with other women.

Write with us

Voices from our community:

Follow our newsletter below to get updates about the launch of our blog and Substack, which will feature writing from our community.

Or head to our Substack right away to sign up for posts directly to your inbox.

Or, if you are one of our community members and are looking for the submissions page, you can find it here!