Whatever I write about, whether travel, creativity, relationships, Buddhist spirituality, parenting or the joy of getting outside, Iām writing about the human experience, the 10,000 joys and the 10,000 sorrows, this peculiar journey we all share.
I write plays and prose and lead workshops in a joyful, liberating practice I call Off-Leash Writing. I also teach a memoir/fiction/personal essay workshop and host the Off-Leash Arts podcast.
The number of free subscribers for Tanya Shaffer's Off-Leash Chronicles over time since it was added to the directory.
A monthly curated list of opportunities for writers--competitions, reading periods, residencies, grants & awards--to help writers further their publishing careers with success in the most prestigious print publications. By a published writer, for writers.
Essays on creative work, presence, and the art of living without a script.
An exploration of topics related to The 57 Bus and Accountable, including justice, accountability, radicalization, free speech, hate speech, social media, restorative justice, and much more. This newsletter is on temporary hiatus as of May 2026