New Reading and Writing Group in Berlin
Lesen. Schreiben. Teilen. (Read. Write. Share)- Duration: 2 hours
Location: Amerikanische Gedenkbiliothek (American Memorial Library) – Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin
First test-run dates in German (Lesen.Schreiben.Teilen) are:
• 09.11.2025
• 14.12.2025
• 11.01.2026
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (tentative)
If all goes well, we plan to continue the group regularly on every second Sunday of the month.
What’s it about?
Discover the power of words – in community.
In this open group, we’ll read short literary texts together – poems, microtexts, or excerpts from longer works – and let them inspire our own writing.
After reading, we’ll take time to reflect and share impressions. Then we’ll write side by side for 20–30 minutes – drawing from words, phrases, or whatever is stirring within us.
The focus isn’t on writing technique, but on personal experience, a sense of connection, and the sparks words can ignite in us – especially for people who have been through difficult experiences, and for anyone seeking new perspectives.
At the end, anyone who wants to can share what they wrote during the session — but it’s just as welcome to simply listen. Sharing is always voluntary.
Participation is free – and no registration is required.
About the facilitator
Ingrid E. Johnson is a German-American, founder of RECASAS, and a peer support specialist. Reading and writing have helped her through difficult times. Writing in community gives her a different source of inspiration and strength – and this is exactly the experience she wants to make possible for others.
Post photo: Shutterstock royalty-free stock photo von PeopleImages.com – Yui A
Photo of Ingrid © Sophia Johnson in Amsterdam
