〰 Hi, I’m Sarah.

I’m a writer and teacher.

I believe we heal by telling the stories our bodies hold.

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I write about the body, belief, and the questions that haunt me.

I’ve spoken about Narrative Healing at Harvard, written for the NYTimes and other spots and love sharing this work with others.

I offer classes and 1:1 coaching to help you get your own stories on the page and into the world.

Featured Work

  • Oprah Daily: Cancer, Poetry & The Power of Language

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  • New York Times: Solver Stories

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  • Yoga Journal: On Spiritual Abuse

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  • New York Times: Modern Love

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“A poet to watch.”

-Oprah magazine

Join me in the Mindful Writing Workshop

The Mindful Writing Workshop is a 10-week online journey of writing, getting feedback on your work, and aiming toward your individual goals.

You’ll establish a writing practice, experience meditations for writers, and learn best practices for publication. This is a community of safety and rigor.

Next session: Fall: October 4 — December 13th, 2026

(no class November 29th)

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✹ Words of Affirmation ✹

  • "Each line in Sarah's work is a clear path."

    ✹Sarah Gerard, author: Sunshine State

  • “Sarah Herrington creates magical spaces that are cult-like in the best of ways.

    ✦Mindful Writing Student

  • "Sarah Herrington has an amazing mind."

    ✦Jeff Krasno, founder: Commune, cofounder: Wanderlust

  • "We're fortunate to have this intense, imaginative voice rallying against the despair."

    ✹ Leza Lowitz, author: Yoga Poems

  • “I’m obsessed with the Mindful Writing Workshop. I felt both safe and challenged, always inspired.”

    ✦Former Student

  • "I took an essay-writing class with Sarah and loved it. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and the care and knowledge she brings to craft, particularly with sensitive subjects, is remarkable. "

    ✹Lana H., Former Student

  • “Sarah is a brilliant writer, editor and teacher. I could not have written my memoir without her. She worked side by side with me for over two years through the proposal, to the publishing deal, to delivering the full manuscript. I am in awe of her commitment to the craft and her skillful support."

    ✦Parvati Shallow, Survivor, Traitors / Author: “Nice Girls Don’t Win” (Dial)

  • "Participating in Sarah's workshop gave me both the skills and the confidence to complete an essay I had been dreaming about for years. Both of the essays I workshopped in her class were published within six months -- and I got into a wondrous MFA program, which I never would have known about without Sarah's guidance. Sarah's workshop changed my life."

    ✦Maya B., Former Student

  • "Sarah is remarkable at holding space for other’s stories, and validating her student's experiences while gently guiding them towards tangible goals. Her expertise and professional caliber create a beautiful, nurturing opportunity to expand your creativity."

    ✹Clare C, Former Student

  • “A poet to watch."

    ✹Oprah Magazine