Denny Balish
Writer | Facilitator | Coach
Offerings
Offering transformational programs using creative writing for personal exploration, healing and growth.
Women's Writing Circles
Women's Writing Circles provide a facilitated, supportive space for women to curate and share the stories of their lives. Through writing and storytelling, we come to recognize the value of our individual and shared experience. No formal writing experience is required.
Heroine's Journey
The Heroine’s Journey is every woman’s journey. It is a journey of transformation—from what was to what will be. In this facilitated program, we will explore our lives as a modern-day mythic journey seen through the eyes of our individual and collective experience. This program uses writing as a vehicle for personal development and creative cultivation.
Power of Personal Myth
The Power of Personal Myth is an engaging, interactive experience blending creative writing, storytelling, and mindfulness practices to explore how one’s life is shaped by the stories that live within. No formal writing experience is required. Offering in-person and virtual formats.
Debbi N.
Denny has inspired me to stretch myself and explore writing and self-expression in ways I had never thought of. The safety she has created in our group has allowed me and others to explore and share authentically.
Elizabeth O.
Denny has nurtured a safe space where I have been able to share my stories and connect with the humanity of others.
Kathleen B-W.
Denny’s prompts are creative and thought-provoking. Through her gentle and encouraging guidance, I have gained insights into myself, my relationships and developed dreams that I never imagined.
My Writing
In all I write, the beauty and resilience of the human spirit shines through.
Below is a sampling of my published works.
Fiction
Snowy and the Seven Kittens | Egerton Community Literary Magazine | Fall 2022
Nonfiction
Writing Process: Like Herding Cats | Creative Wisconsin Magazine | March 2023 | page 10
Personal Essay
Hallowed Hall | A State of Healing Anthology | May 2026
A Letter to Our Country | Wednesday Journal | July 18, 2017
Poetry
Sijo Poem | Creative Wisconsin Magazine | March 2023 | page 10
I Rose | Egerton Community Literary Magazine | Fall 2022
God is Like a Waitress in the Sky | Egerton Community Literary Magazine | Fall 2019 | Winner of Reader’s Choice
If Only | Egerton Community Literary Magazine, Fall 2019 | Winner of Reader’s Choice Award
Meet Denny
Denny Balish is a certified professional coach, writer, and facilitator of transformative experiences using creative expression for personal cultivation, healing and growth.
She is an award winning published writer, member of Wisconsin Writers Association, and flutist with Madison New Horizons Band.
In her free time, Denny enjoys taking walks in nature, engaging in meaningful conversations, and hanging out with her little dog, Luna. She also enjoys communing with crows.