The Way of StoryA new book launches!
Remarkable Women now available on amazon.com/books Invite you to go to amazon.com/books and read the free Sample which includes the Introduction to this recent publication. It reveals how an author whether writing fiction or non-fiction must make the material her own, personal. All fiction is autobiography in disguise. Ojai, CA: April 26, Saturday, 2pm Ojai […]
2024 Schedule
Schedule for 2024 Jan 6 (Sat) Ojai, CA Krotona Institute: Resolutions for the Soul Zoom: Actor-playwright Catherine Ann Jones on India’s stark realities and eternal beauty – eShe Interview Catherine Ann Jones, Award Winning Author & Writing Consultant Crafting Stories & Spiritual Journeys https://youtu.be/gD0GuVh_GQI Feb 20 East and West: Stories of India available on Amazon.com, […]
Writing Memoir with Catherine Ann Jones
Writing Memoir with award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones July 13, Sat, 10-4pm, Ojai, CA How do I know about the world? By what is within me. […]
Myth Salon, July 9, Tues, 5pm Pacific
Actor, award-winning author, playwright, and screenwriter Catherine Ann Jones is a scholar of story and a gifted creative force in weaving story content with the worldly and the spiritual, and the particular and personal with the universal and archetypal. She is a performer as well as a producer, a creator as well as a […]
East and West by Catherine Ann Jones in Ojai, Sat, May 25, 2024
OJAI LIBRARY Saturday, 2pm, May 25, 2024 111 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023 www.vencolibrary.org Saturday, May 25, 2024, 2pm East & West: Stories of India – An author- talk with Catherine Ann Jones – at the Ojai Library “Catherine Ann Jones writes with the clarity and delicacy of butterfly wings.” – Roshan Seth, actor “Excellent stories […]
Surviving the Pandemic
As long as we are waiting, we are not living. Apart from my writing (books, plays, movies) and teaching writing, I have for 45 years been a psychic reader. During the pandemic, I found many clients (from the U.S. to countries abroad) who had phone readings, were at turning points in their lives, as […]
2022 Remaining Workshops with Catherine Ann Jones
Remaining Schedule for 2022 Oct 6,13,20,27 (Thursdays, 6:30pm) Ojai, CA: Discovering the Sacred in Film schoolinfo@krotonainstitute.org Oct 10 continuing: FREE! Online Article Title: The Elixir of Creativity: Memoirs and Healing the Self with Catherine Ann Jones Article Link: https://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Elixir-of-Creativity–Applied-Arts_Arts_Arts-Musicals_Arts-Theater-Theatre-221010-536.html Oct 17-21: FREE! You’re invited to join the Empaths, Sensitives & Intuitives Dec 3 (Sat) Palm Springs, CA. Palm […]
What Story Are You Living? in Sequoia National Park June 16-19
What Story Are You Living? June 16-19 at Sequoia National Park farhorizons.org What Story Are You Living? is a workshop for both writers and non-writers guided by award-winning playwright, screenwriter, & author, Catherine Ann Jones. This workshop was developed at the Esalen Institute and inspired her award-winning book, “Heal Your Self with Writing is […]
Upcoming ZOOM workshops with Catherine Ann Jones
Schedule for 2022 Jan 8: Resolutions for the Soul, KrotonaInstitute.org (Free) Jan 15: ZOOM. NYC. Creating Memoir: Self-Discovery in Writing Your Story. $65 To register: https://vawaa.com/online/crafting-memoir-the-self-discovery-of-writing-your-story Feb 8-11 (Mornings): Ojai, CA. Zoom. What Story Are You Living? To register online Google Programs – Krotona Institute of Theosophy Jan […]
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule Jan 8: ZOOM. Ojai, CA, 2022: Resolutions for the Soul, Free! Register online: https://www.krotonainstitute.org/programs/ by noon January 8. Jan 15: Jan 15: ZOOM. NYC. Creating Memoir: Self-Discovery in Writing Your Story. $65 To register: https://vawaa.com/online/crafting-memoir-the-self-discovery-of-writing-your-story Jan 22 Ojai Retreat: One Writer’s Journey & Book Signing with Catherine Ann Jones 160 Besant Road, Ojai, […]
2021 Resolutions for the Soul
Catherine Ann Jones Resolutions for the Soul Free Saturday Workshop via Zoom January 9 Saturday 3 – 4 pm PST The astral life of the earth is young and strong between Christmas and Easter. Those who form their wishes now will have added strength to fulfill them consistently. – H.P. Blavatsky Writing New Year’s […]
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule Jan 9, Sat, 2pm, ZOOM. Soul Resolutions for 2021, KrotonaInstitute.org April 10, Sat ZOOM. Finding Your Voice in Memoir catherinejones@www.wayofstory.com mid-June (?) Santa Barbara Writers Conference, sbwc.com Aug 18-22 Sequoia National Park, farhorizons.org Heal Your Self with Writing Six DailyOM Online courses link on home page of www.wayofstory.com […]
The Way of Story ZOOM Dec 5-6, 2020
Dec 5-6 (Sat-Sun) The Way of Story for Palm Springs Writers Guild on ZOOM https://palmspringswritersguild.org/ This afternoon I have been asked to tell my story or that part which follows a writer’s journey. In my case, from an acting career in NY then writing 11 plays […]
Santa Barbara Writers Conference June 16-21, 2019
Santa Barbara Writers Conference June 16-21, 2019 Home Register Catherine Ann Jones The Way of Story Integrative approaches to writing narrative Monday, June 17 9:00-11:30 AM El Cabrillo Room The Way of Story offers an integrative approach to writing narrative—both fiction and nonfiction—including plays, screenplays, short stories, novels, and memoir. “We’ve become lopsided living […]
Way of Story workshop in Ojai, CA, Sat, March 16
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, March 16, 2019 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers […]
The Way of Story in Ojai, Sat, Sept 22, 2018
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, Sept 22 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers an integrative approach […]
The Way of Story in Ojai, Sat, Sept 22, 2018
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, Sept 22 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition. -Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers an integrative approach to writing […]
A Clarion Call for Creativity
A Clarion Call for Creativity The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. Joseph Campbell In response to the political turmoil of 2016, which left so many of us dispirited, arose a clarion call for democracy. Democratic freedom was threatened and America responded with group-centered response and courageous resilience. This movement is […]
Freud’s Oracle: Standing Ovation in Santa Fe, NM
Just returned from the Creativity & Madness Conference in Santa Fe, NM where I presented my new play, Freud’s Oracle, to an audience of psychiatrists, neuro-scientists, and psycho-therapists from all over the world, some 600 participants. The play re-creates a two- year analysis the American poet, H.D. had with Sigmund Freud, Vienna, 1933. Freud’s Oracle, […]
OJAI WAY OF STORY
OJAI WAY OF STORY with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, Sept 5, 2015 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” […]
What Story Are You Living
What Story Are You Living? by award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones for all commonly used eBook platforms, such as Apple iBook, Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle etc. For more info: www.www.wayofstory.com or www.amazon.com ($2.99) Please post a short blurb on Amazon. Excerpt from this new book: “Our lives may be determined less by past […]
Free Talk & Book Signing,Ojai Library with author Catherine Ann Jones
One Writer’s Journey with award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones Once in East Africa, on the shores of an ancient lake, I sat alone and suddenly it struck me what community is. It is gathering around a fire and listening to someone tell us a story. – Bill Moyers I have been invited […]
The Way of Story in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Sat, May 23
BOOKSTORE PROUDLY PRESENTS: “The Way of Story” The Craft and Soul of Writing (for all forms of narrative writing & all levels) An integrated approach to writing narrative. No other writing workshop offers the solid craft that guarantees a good story along with the intangible inner dimensions of writing. Join award-winning author/playwright/screenwriter/global teacher Catherine Ann Jones […]
The Women of Cedar Creek in Ojai, CA, April 12, 2015
at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 April 12, 2015, Sunday, 6:45pm (All donations to benefit The Ojai Retreat’s new outdoor events center) “What you seek for half your life, one day you come full upon, all the family at dinner. You […]
One Writer’s Journey, April 2, Ojai, CA
One Writer’s Journey with award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones Once in East Africa, on the shores of an ancient lake, I sat alone and suddenly it struck me what community is. It is gathering around a fire and listening to someone tell us a story. – Bill Moyers I have […]
The Way of Story workshop in Ojai, CA (March 14, Sat, 10-4pm)
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, March 14, 2015 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers an integrative […]
Catherine Ann Jones at Pacifica Graduate Institute, Jan 16-18, 2015
“Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY Times interview Catherine holds a graduate degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she also taught. She is an award-winning author, playwright, and screenwriter, whose films include […]
Palm Springs Writers Guild: Dec 13-14, 2014
December Meeting w/ Renowned Screenwriter & Writing Consultant Catherine Ann Jones When Saturday, December 13, 2014; Dec 14 Way of Story workshop, 10-2pm 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location Rancho Mirage Library, Rancho Mirage CA The Way of Story In and Beyond Hollywood presented by Screenwriter, Author & Writing Consultant Catherine Ann Jones On […]
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA every August
The Way of Story, Aug 17-22, 2014 (and every August!) at Esalen in Big Sur, CA Experiencing Esalen: Fire under Water Awoke early at 4 a.m. and was pulled to the window. The ebb and flow of the ocean resounded gently, providing comfort. I […]
Online course: Heal Yourself with Writing #2 best selling online course!
Online Course: Heal Yourself with Writing CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Heal Yourself with Writing by Catherine Ann Jones Already enrolled? 8 Week Course for only $25 (1 lesson per week) (This is the total amount for all 8 lessons) 2,800 people have taken this course This is an 8 week on-line course available from DailyOM […]
The Way of Story in Ojai (Sat, April 5, 2014)
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, April 5, 2014 10-4pm “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers an integrative […]
The Way of Story in Malibu, April 26-27, 2014
Join me for The Way of Story in Malibu, Sat-Sun, 10-4pm, April 26-27, 2014 Isn’t it time to honor your story? Join award-wining writer Catherine Jones for an inspirational two day workshop “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with inner world […]
2014 Schedule for Catherine Ann Jones
2014 Schedule for Catherine Ann Jones Feb 12-16 Kuwait Feb 28 Interview by Justine Toms, New Directions, www.newdimensions.org March 1 Talk & Signing, Book Passages, Corte Madera, 1pm March 8 Way of Story in Ojai, CA, Sat, 10-4pm March 13 www.ojairetreat.org/ A Matter of Heart doc film of Jung April 5 Ojai, CA, www.www.wayofstory.com […]
Workshop at Krotona Institute, November 1-3
SOUL DIALOGUES: Getting In Touch With the Inner Visionary November 1-3 Friday 7:30-9 PM, Saturday 10-noon, 2-4 PM, Sunday 10-noon at Krotona Institute, School of Theosophy 46 Krotona Hill, Ojai, CA 93023 T: 646-1139 email: schoolinfo@krotonainstitute.org REGISTER NOW Listen. Make a way for yourself inside yourself. […]
Heal Your Self with Writing at the Ojai Retreat, Sept 27-29
Heal Your Self with Writing at the Ojai Retreat, September 27-29, 2013. Click here for information
Heal Your Self with Writing at Rancho del Malibu – October 12, 2013
Our lives may be determined less by past events than by the way we remember them. If we learn how to re-frame the pieces of our past and rewrite our life story so that our pain becomes meaningful, we can radically boost our chances of healing, empowerment, growth and transformation. Focused journaling is an extremely powerful way to achieve that aim. No previous writing experience is necessary.
The Way of Story at Esalen, August 11 – 16, 2013
The Way of Story offers an integrative approach to writing narrative, combining solid craft with experiential inner discovery. Craft alone is not enough. No other writing workshop offers the solid craft to guarantee a good story along with the intangible inner dimensions of writing.
This unique workshop is for writers of all levels & all narrative forms including plays, screenplays, stories, novels, non-fiction including memoir.
The Way of Story in Ojai, Sept 7, 2013
“We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY Times The Way of Story offers an integrative approach to writing narrative, combining solid craft with experiential inner discovery. Craft alone is not […]
The Way of Story in Tuscany, May 24 – 31, 2014
Join award-winning writer Catherine Ann Jones for a writing experience in Tuscany, a voyage of self-discovery as well as learning the craft & soul of writing. The Way of Story is a voyage of discovery. For those who know what story they wish to focus on, I suggest they gear each of the exercises to their chosen story. For those who have yet to find their story, simply by doing each exercise, they will discover their story – or their story will find them.
May 14-17, 2013 Transcending a Time of Unknowing, Ojai, CA
Transcending A Time of Unknowing: Self-Discovery through Focused Journaling with Catherine Ann Jones Krotona School, Ojai, CA. – May 14-17, 2013 One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. – Andre Gide How to shift perception in challenging times? How to transform outer events into […]
Heal Your Self with Writing workshop in San Francisco, CA
Just returned from an intensive weekend Heal Your Self with Writing workshop at CIIS in San Francisco. Great students. Here are some of their comments: Comments from Heal Your Self with Writing workshop at CIIS, San Francisco Catherine guides us into the deep well of memory and emotion then brings us safely back with treasures […]
Heal Your Self with Writing in Ojai, CA 4/20/2013
HEAL YOUR SELF WITH WRITING in Ojai, Sat, April 20 with Catherine Ann Jones “It’s all right, it’s over. It’s just a memory.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter Our lives may be determined less by past events than by the way we remember them. You’re invited on an inner adventure, a journey of discovery and […]
The Way of Story, Aug 5-10, 2012, at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA
The Way of Story: the craft & soul of writing in Big Sur, CA at www.esalen.org
The Power of Story: Art of Focused Journaling at Esalen Institute
THE POWER OF STORY: THE ART OF FOCUSED JOURNALING CATHERINE ANN JONES There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says: “I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is vengeful and angry; the other is loving and compassionate.” When asked which wolf will win the fight […]
The Way of Story at GateCommunity.org Conference in LA
Just back from Los Angeles where I was invited to be a keynote speaker at Gate Community Conference in Los Angeles, CA, 2/4/2012. This conference was to encourage transformational media in both the music and film industry in Hollywood. Huge response as over a thousand gathered to encourage more spiritual themes in songs and films. […]
Feb 4 Story Conference, LA, CA
Einstein was wrong. The world is made up of stories – not atoms.
– Catherine Ann Jones
The Way of Story in Ojai, Sat, Oct 1
THE WAY OF STORY in OJAI with Catherine Ann Jones Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 (10-4pm) “We’ve become lopsided living only in our heads. Writing, in order to serve the soul, must integrate outer craft with the inner world of intuition and feeling.” – Catherine Ann Jones, NY TIMES The Way of Story offers an integrative […]
The Future of Story Conference, Los Angeles, CA Aug 2011
I was invited to be on a panel for this conference. Someone took notes so thought I’d share the excerpts from some of my comments there. The focus though more on screenwriting is applicable to all forms of narrative. (Please note that CAJ are my initials.) THE FUTURE OF STORY, Los Angeles, CA Aug 2011 […]
VoiceAmerica.com with Catherine Ann Jones/audio
Just check in link below for VoiceAmerica.com Interview with Catherine Ann Jones. http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/55647/heal-yourself-with-writing-with-catherine-ann-jones
The Power of Story to Heal in NYC July 30 at Open Center
THE POWER OF STORY: THE ART OF FOCUSED JOURNALING with CATHERINE ANN JONES There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says: “I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is vengeful and angry; the other is loving and compassionate.” When asked which wolf will win the […]
The Power of Story at The Open Center, NYC, July 30, 2011
The Power of Story: Mastering the Art of Journaling Filed under Art and Creativity, Events, Writing. July 30, 2011 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Click Here to Register Add to Reminder List [x] If you do not have a Reminder List, one will be created for you automatically after you provide your name and email. […]
The Power of Story in NYC: Aug 21, 2010, Sat, at The Open Center
the power of story mastering the art of journaling catherine ann jones There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says: "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is vengeful and angry; the other is loving and compassionate." When asked which wolf will win the fight […]
Self Healing Through Story at Krotona in Ojai, CA May 11-14
Catherine Ann Jones Four Morning Series Self-Healing Through Story May 11-14 info@krotonaschool.org Tues – Fri 10 – noon Our lives may be determined less by past events than by the way we remember them. You are invited on an inner adventure, a journey of discovery and re-visioning through focused journaling. Throughout the four sessions, you […]
THE WAY OF STORY WORKSHOP IN OJAI, CA, Oct 2, 2010 (Sat)
Please note that The Way of Story workshop in Ojai, CA is Sat, Oct 2, 2010 (10-4pm) For more info contact catherinejones@www.wayofstory.com Isn’t it time to commit to your story? (Please note that The Way of Story 1-Day workshop in Ojai, CA is offered every six months. www.www.wayofstory.com or catherinejones@www.wayofstory.com)