IN LIFE, WORK & ART
The Inky Path is a writing lab and practice space, where midlife creatives slow down, pay attention, and make room for what's next.
SOMETHING CALLED YOU IN
Maybe a creative life that's been on hold. A threshold you've been standing at, not quite ready to cross. Or the fact that your life and your sense of self have drifted apart.
Maybe a body of work ready for its next iteration. Or an exciting project that's still in search of its form.
Or perhaps, a longing to find and describe the thread that connects a lifetime of experience, knowledge, and the stories only you can tell.
At The Inky Path we write our way into all of it. Not for publication or craft, but to reconnect with our inner world, bring new energy into our creative lives, and to explore what wants to emerge in this next chapter.
Follow your curiosity and step in.
"It's not what you produce as you write that's important; it's who you become as you write that's important.”
— LOUISE DESALVO
“After participating in Cigdem's programs, my way of thinking about the challenges and obstacles in my life has shifted. I’ve developed a new mental approach and attitude to deal with them. Each of her offers is an opportunity to put ourselves first for a change.”
LEERAY COSTA, Cultural Anthropologist & Professor
“This is the most sacred and safest space to write I've discovered online. And this class is a great way of gathering material for a book. It was delightful. What a wonderful experience and a fantastic collection of writers and writing! I'm going to miss this group."
JACKEE HOLDER, Executive Leadership Coach & Author
TWENTY-ONE SPARKS FOR BEGINNING AGAIN
The Wayfinding Journal is a guided journal consisting of twenty-one sections, each built around a single idea that helps you explore what it means to begin again and create what matters to you.
Whether it's on attention, creativity, identity, or work, each entry includes a short reflection and a few open questions. Nothing is explained or taught. Each piece simply turns a light toward something and asks: What do you see?
You can start from any section. You can take as long as you need to think on paper and start hearing your own voice again.
The journal is free. When you sign up, you'll also receive Inklings, a fortnightly letter on writing, creative life, and the second half. You'll also get access to a growing collection of writing-based resources, free essays, and interviews.
"This is one of the best newsletters I’ve had in a long time.”
— J. HUNTER, Writer
MEMBERSHIP
Do you feel the pull to pause, ponder, and write consistently, but struggle to make it stick? Is your inner life more intense than your daily life can hold? Do you have ideas that beg for creative room, but you need more space and structure to examine them? If you find yourself nodding, consider joining us.
“I’m thrilled by the chance to experience this whole different way of thinking about writing. Deeply personal, evocative and inspiring. The whole program was beautiful in its structure and detail. Thank you Cigdem, for the richness of your unique creativity and care.”
CATHERINE DREA, Photographer, Author & Social Entrepreneur
“Working with Cigdem has changed how I view and talk about my work. She has a gift of intuition, seeing through all of the crap to the heart and truth of it all. She has an amazing gift for teaching. I’d describe working with her and her presence as indescribable.”
MARCIE SCUDDER, Photographer & Yoga Guide
"Attention is the beginning of devotion.”
— MARY OLIVER