“When you tell the truth, your story changes.
Mark Matousek is an award-winning author, teacher, speaker, and mentor whose Writing to Awaken method focuses on expressive writing for personal, professional, creative, and spiritual development.
Mark offers in-person writing workshops and retreats, online learning opportunities, and runs the Writing to Awaken Community. A global group of like-minded people who meet weekly to practice self-inquiry using the Writing to Awaken method.
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Writing to Awaken Community
Inquire Within is Mark’s Writing to Awaken Community. It’s a space for people to explore the human, emotional, and spiritual complexities of life using Mark’s Writing to Awaken method of self-inquiry. Through live weekly group meetings and writing sessions, inspiring guest interviews, and pre-recorded and recommended content, The Inquire Within offers inspirational programs on personal development, healing, creativity, and spiritual growth.
Socrates said, “Know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves.” Nothing could be more important.
What’s On!
Online
In-Person
Online Writing Class
June 7, 2026
New Self-Study
Course
Writing to Awaken in London
June 7, 2026
Writing to Awaken in Italy
October 3 – 10, 2026
Writing to Awaken is an inspirational method of investigating your self and story through targeted and guided writing exercises. You’ll deconstruct and explore your personal narrative in order to discover a deeply authentic understanding of yourself and uncover new opportunities for growth and greater meaning. Research has found that expressive writing can greatly improve mental and physical health and help us work through challenges in our lives.
Mark offers a range of opportunities for self-exploration using his Writing to Awaken method. He invites you to become a member of his Writing to Awaken Community where people from all walks of life come together in a weekly practice of self-inquiry using Writing to Awaken.
