Intro

Invitation Only

An Offering for Writers, Poets, and Word-Witches

“In the silent dark, the underworld daughter every woman carries loosens her grip, softens, and slips away just enough for the initiated woman to see her, to remember the voice of her, this resurrected companion who remains always, this ghost of an ancient narrative that defies our modern complaints. This underworld spirit is the story she was born to, the night lore of the wild daughter. A woman knows this story because she lives this story. Because she is this story.”

–The Book of Wild Daughters
Copyright 2027, Danielle Dulsky and Weiser Books

In the end, there is only one story behind all stories. Every woman senses the cyclical rhythm pulsing through her personal myth, the tale she lives out loud, the spiraling plot of her many initiations. She lives so close to this triple drum beat she barely hears it, but, when she does, when she listens in her still and silent moments, the song is there. In the dark of night, in the earliest hours, the story behind all stories returns for her. If she names this story her kin, if she calls close the night lore of the wild daughter, she beholds the great poetry of her life, of her lineage.

In this 7-part training, we will work closely with the Descent of Inanna myth through writing, pathworking, and ritual, orienting ourselves toward the “original map,” the cloth we rose from. Rooted in the framework for “The Book of Wild Daughters,” from “crown to bones,” participants will work with their personal patterns in the three-fold initiation process, naming the hallmarks of fairy tale plotlines visible in their own lives, sensing the sacrifices and reclamations made at the “seven gates” and honoring the “axis of the grandmothers.” The training includes a strong facilitation component for those who feel called to guide this work for others, but participation for personal development purposes is also welcome.

We meet live on seven consecutive Sundays between Imbolc (early February) and the spring equinox (mid-March). All seven sessions are recorded for those who are unable to join in real-time, and live participation is strongly encouraged but not necessary. Tools offered include “gate-specific” writing prompts, charm-scripting, boundary-setting and “underworld guide” practices for facilitation, and the “mythic alchemy” practices of re-membering the initiatory chapters. Participants who complete the program will be welcome to lead this 7-part event for others in their own way if they feel called, and options will be discussed for adjacent work including movement, co-created art, oracle deck creation, and more.

Participants will receive a signed copy of Danielle’s new book, “The Book of Wild Daughters” as well as a “Night Lore Circle Facilitator” certificate upon program completion.

Schedule Overview

All is recorded for those who are unable to join live. Recordings will be posted in our shared container later the same day of the live meeting. Please note the first and last session are three hours long, with all other sessions being two hours.

Gate I: The Bone-Crown
February 7th, 11am-2pm ET

Gate II: Night Vision
February 14th, 11am-1pm ET

Gate III: The Witch’s Voice
February 21st, 11am-1pm ET

Gate IV: The Handless Daughter
February 28th, 11am-1pm ET

Gate V: Sacrificing the Name
March 7th, 11am- 1pm ET

Gate VI: The Feeling Flesh
March 14th, 11am-1pm ET

Gate VII: All That Is Left
March 21st, 11am-2pm ET

Please note there is some minimal interim work between each session that will take approximately 20-30 minutes and is particularly important for those wishing to facilitate this work for others.

Registration

Please note this offering is presently “invitation-only” for those who are in the “Writing Intensive Alumni” group or the House of Night. If you are not in either of these containers but have worked closely with Danielle before and feel very called to training, please email her to see if the program is a good fit before registering. Upon registration, you will be added to the “Night Lore” virtual space where there are some minimal introductory materials. There are 35 spots available in the program and registration will close once they’ve all filled.

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MAQs

Q. I’m not techie. How techie do I need to be?
A. Not techie. Our platform is easy to navigate.

Q. I don’t feel called to facilitate for others. Can I still join?
A. Yes, please do. It will be clear what is required for those who are participating only for personal development purposes and those who are going to facilitate the work for others.

Q. I don’t consider myself a “writer.” How much writing is involved?
A. The tool we use for the personal myth-work is writing, so there is a fair amount, but you will never be forced to share your writing, and it’s often okay to “write” in symbols.

Q. English is not my first language. Do I need to write in English?
A. Nope. Your writing is just for you. The prompts, presentational teaching, and curriculum content will be in English, but you are welcome to translate them.

Q. My question isn’t here. How do I ask it?
A. Email [email protected]