Questions, answered
What to expect at a Break Your Heart Open session, how the waitlist works, and how artists and hosts get involved.
Attending
Who is a session for?
Anyone navigating heartbreak, grief or a life transition who would like to write in a creative, shared space. You don’t need writing experience.
How long is a session?
About 90 minutes.
Do I have to share what I write?
No. Sharing is always optional. You never need to read aloud or explain your story.
Is this therapy?
No. Break Your Heart Open is a creative experience of art, music and journaling. It isn’t therapy or treatment.
Supplies and pricing
What should I bring?
Your diary or journal and a pen, if you choose the experience-only option. The journal option includes a journal and writing materials.
How much does it cost?
Planned pricing is $69 including a journal, writing materials and music, or $59 for the experience only, bringing your own supplies. Prices are planned and nothing is on sale yet.
Phones and privacy
Can I use my phone during a session?
No. Sessions are phone-free: no phones, social media, photography or video recording. Your phone gets you there and gets you home.
Will I be photographed or recorded?
No. Current sessions don’t allow photography or recording of any kind.
What happens to the information I send through this site?
It’s kept private to the organizing team and used only to follow up with you. Read the privacy page for details.
The waitlist
What does joining the waitlist mean?
It means we’ll tell you about future opportunities, like sessions near you. It isn’t a ticket, a booking or a reserved place, and it costs nothing.
How will I know my signup worked?
You’ll see a confirmation on screen after you submit the form. If something goes wrong, the form will tell you and keep what you typed so you can try again.
Artists, hosts and coaching
I’m an artist. How do I get involved?
Use the artist interest form. We’ll follow up with you personally.
I have a space. How do I host?
Use the host interest form and tell us about your venue. We’ll follow up with you personally.
How is coaching different from a session?
Individual and group coaching is a separate writing program offered in collaboration with The Love Story. Read about coaching.