Returning poetry and writing to their sacred place in everyday life.

I write and share poetry that can be understood and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds. I believe that reading and writing can be gateways to kindness, gratitude, wonder, and joy—tools for slowing down and reflecting in a sped-up world. Through my courses, talks, newsletter, and books, I help individuals become more centered and less stressed. I look forward to connecting with you!

—James Crews

The Latest Books

The Wonder of Small Things:
Poems of Peace and Renewal

“Reading these hand-selected poems of wonder and awe is like being handed a bowl of ripe, sweet fruits—so enjoyable, so surprisingly different, so deeply nourishing.”

— Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer,
author of All the Honey and Hush

Kindness Will Save the World:
Stories of Compassion and Connection

Kindness Will Save the World inspires reflection on one’s own life, how to find the positive in little moments, and how to radiate kindness to those around you. Read one of the 100 uplifting essays each morning or night and gain inspiration for the new day ahead.

Work with James

Courses

Each month, James Crews explores what it means to take time out of our busy lives and meet the sacred pause that waits whenever we slow down and create community. A new guest is featured each month and the group discusses writing as a healing practice of self-compassion, a way to access the most authentic parts of ourselves. Then everyone writes together, using prompts to go in individual directions.

Speaking

As a professional speaker, reader, and workshop leader, James Crews has touched audiences all over the world with his message of healing and hope through the power of writing. He is available for keynotes, classroom visits, and other speaking engagements, and offers workshops with his husband, organic farmer, Brad Peacock, on a variety of subjects including kindness, community, LGBTQ issues, and preserving our planet.

Subscribe to The Weekly Pause

Each week, James Crews will send you poems, writing prompts, and other inspirations to help you slow down and savor the world around you. He also shares links to new books, courses, and readings to help you stay connected to your creative self.