Margaret H. Willison

is a writer, podcaster, and educator based in Boston, MA. Her specialty is teaching people how to make connections between the art they love and their own lives. From Jane Austen to Taylor Swift, if a bookish brunette loves it, Margaret has probably designed a program dedicated to it. If she’s done her job right, you will leave her classes with a deeper understanding of both the texts you study and yourself.

Join my Taylor Swift workshops!

In honor of the 5th anniversary of their release, I am hosting a pair of workshops dedicated to Taylor Swift’s albums ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore.’ On Monday, December 8th, we will meet to discuss ‘folklore’ and on Monday, December 15th, we will focus on ‘evermore.’ Using specially developed exercises, we listen closely to songs from these albums, both delving into their artistry and tracing how their content connects to our own lives. You can attend just one workshop or, if your appetite is sufficiently hearty, buy a combo ticket that will admit you to both for 20% off. As we say farewell to 2025, give yourself these two nights for reflection and quiet companionship.

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Testimonials from past students:

“Margaret’s Taylor Swift pilgrimage was one of the most special experiences of my life. To have designated time to discuss work that means so much to me with a group of people who feel the same, to focus on rest, to have a chance to think about what the sacred looks like in my non-religious life-- I'll carry it with me forever.” - Melody Rowell, podcast producer and member of Margaret’s 2024 Taylor Swift Pilgrimage.