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Why Join our Writing Community?

Quiet Momentum.

Writing can be a solitary act—but it doesn't have to be a lonely one. A writing circle offers something rare: a space where creativity is held in community. It's a place to show up as you are, explore new ideas, spark inspiration through prompts, and generate fresh material in the company of others who understand the creative process.

Whether you’re stuck, seeking structure, or simply craving connection, a writing circle offers a rhythm, a refuge, and a reminder: your words matter, and you’re not alone in finding them.

What You Get From a Writing Community:

  • Dedicated Time to Write
    Step away from distractions and give your writing the time and space it deserves.

  • Creative Momentum
    Timed prompts help you bypass overthinking and tap into fresh, unexpected ideas.

  • A Supportive Community
    Connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of the creative process—no critique, just encouragement.

  • Permission to Explore
    Write freely, without judgment or pressure to produce something perfect. All forms, genres, and voices are welcome.

  • Inspiration and Insight
    Discover new perspectives through shared prompts, collective silence, and optional sharing. You’ll leave with new material—and often, new clarity.

  • A Gentle Rhythm
    Whether you're building a practice or reigniting a stalled one, circles offer consistency, spaciousness, and renewal.

Join This Beautiful Community of Writers

Solace Writing Circle

FREE

Join Us and See What Emerges!

These generative writing circles are an open invitation to engage with your writing practice. They are quiet spaces to generate new work and nurture your craft. Through short creative exercises and timed-prompts, participants generate new material in a supportive environment. While sharing your work is welcomed as part of the communal energy, it is never required. You choose your level of participation. 

What to Expect:

✓ Prompt-Driven, Generative Writing
✓ Format: Live Online Circles via Zoom
✓ Sunday’s 4:00-5:30pm EST
✓ Friday’s 12:00-1:30pm EST
✓ All Forms of Poetry & Prose

NOTE:

No Zoom Circles , Nov 23, Dec 26, Mar 20-29,

These sessions are NOT recorded.

Come as often (or as little) as your schedule allows.

Sunday’s 4-5:30pm EST

Friday’s 12-1:30pm EST

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The Portal Writing Community

Coming Soon!

Unlock your creativity in community.

This is an investment in your craft. It is a welcoming, inspiring space where writers of all levels come together to explore, create, and share. Participants will generate fresh material, break through blocks, and reconnect with their creative voice.

Choose the writing group that fits your schedule. You’ll meet with the same circle of writers each week for three (3) months, building trust and creative momentum together.

What to Expect:

✓ 2 Generative Writing Circles Per Week*
✓ Choose From Two Sessions Times
✓ Format: Live Online Circles via Zoom
✓ In-Depth Prompt Emailed Every Week
✓ Open Mic Evening at End of Session
✓ All Forms of Poetry & Prose
✓ Recorded Replays for the Sessions You Can’t Attend
✓ Private Facebook Group for Connection and Feedback

*Occasionally, instead of a prompt to generate new work, there may be a small creative, writing exercise.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, these small groups offer a warm, welcoming environment for all writers of poetry and prose – a portal for growth. Sharing is highly encouraged, though not a requirement.

You Belong Here.

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I’m Nicole, Host of This Community.

I'm a poet and writer who believes in the quiet power of language to heal, reveal, and connect. My work often lives in the in-between spaces—grief, memory, nature, childhood and belonging. I write to make sense of the world, and have created a space for you to do the same.

Alongside my own creative practice, I am the founder and host of The Portal Writing Community and Solace Writing Circle – both rooted in care, curiosity, and creative freedom. Through generative circles and shared space, I guide writers of all backgrounds back to their own voice—without pressure or expectation. It’s not about writing the “right” thing. It’s about showing up, exploring what's true, and making space for what wants to unfold.

Come Belong.

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  • "With lines like 'I am a switchblade of truth', Nicole Dalcourt slices to the heart of this collection's raw, vivid emotions. Prepare to be moved by her fearless journey through loss and the fierce resilience she uncovers. The declaration, 'I carve my name into the floor - just to prove that I exist', resonates with a defiant spirit that, for me, culminated in a powerful sense of hope."

    James Morehead
    Poet Laureate Emeritus - Dublin, CA

  • “Soulful. Fresh. Elemental. Nicole's work is filled with depth, strength, embodiment and tenderness as she explores the terrain of being a woman moving through this world, walking the beautiful line of both exquisite sensitivity and learned confidence, all while drawing you in with rhythm and a felt compassion for our shared humanity.”

    Victoria Erikson
    Author of Edge of Wonder and Rhythms & Roads

  • “Nicole Dalcourt has written a dazzling reflection on loss, grief, and the surviving that comes after. Full of poignant and evocative language, these poems will hold your hand tenderly across a river of grief only to emerge at the other side, just as the first light of dawn begins to break.”

    Ollie Schminkey
    Author of Dead Dad Jokes and Where I Dry the Flowers

  • "Nicole Dalcourt’s debut collection arrives like a hand extended in the dark: steady, unflinching, and impossibly human. These are poems that walk us through grief and fracture, through the tender wreckage of childhood shadows and a marriage unraveling, and yet they never collapse beneath their own weight. Instead, they rise. Dalcourt doesn’t shy away from pain, but she also doesn’t leave us there. In every page, there’s a reminder that grief can make room for tenderness, that endings can clear the ground for love, that even when we feel broken, there is still a chance to come through luminous."

    Allison Bothley
    Editor and Publisher of Bangs Literary Zine

  • “An absolutely stunning collection of poems Nicole hasn’t written. What an incredible gift her voice is - with her resilient spirit, tender heart and language that pulls you into every moment of her moving journey , I felt every word, every wound and every emotion”

    Chantal W

  • "Each poem feels like a quiet confession; beautifully written and filled with raw emotion."

    Karen S

  • "This book is a true gem: it shows how even in the darkest moments there is beauty, and it leads you to light on the other side."

    Jody J

  • "The title What Remains could not be more fitting. Trauma leaves scars, but this story shows that those scars do not have to define us. What remains is the ability to carry on, to reclaim one’s identity, and to transform survival into resilience."

    Roxann A

  • “This book is a true gem: it shows how even in the darkest moments there is beauty, and it leads you to light on the other side. It will fill you with hope.”

    Jody S.

  • “I really enjoyed the honesty of this book. The poems move through childhood, a divorce to finding love again and ultimately reclaiming of one’s joy and peace.”

    Arlene C.

  • “I was given this book as a gift and I couldn’t put it down. As one who has experienced grief in many ways, these poems express those feelings many of us have. I highly recommend this book.”

    Alexandria F.


  • “Nicole's beautifully written words are both raw and powerful. She expresses true emotion, many of which I can resonate with - yet I've never been able to put into words. Highly recommended.”

    Amber W.

  • “This is a vulnerable, intimate and honest collection of poetry. Each poem feels like a quiet confession; a very moving and incredibly powerful read.”

    Karen P.

  • “Every paragraph feels like a whisper from the heart, raw and resonant. Her words have a way of reaching deep into your spirit, offering comfort, clarity, and a completely new perspective.”

    Karen S.

  • “Each poem will leave you wanting to read more. The vulnerability and relatability is like no other. It will have you thinking about ‘what remains’ in your own life.”

    Chanel F.