Beyond Affirmations

Finally feel excited to write again.

In Beyond Affirmations, a 2-hour intensive workshop, learn how stop fighting your resistance with science-backed mind-body tools that actually work!

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"Rachael is literally the only reason I finished and sold my book." - Anne L.

Overcome your writing dread for good.

Do you keep meaning to write but then you just…don’t?

You promise yourself you’ll write, but as the time draws close to open your laptop, your chest tightens, your shoulders creep up, and you suddenly you need to rearrange your paperclips—anything but face that blank page.

Your mind says “just write,” but your body has other plans. When you finally sit down with good intentions, within minutes you’re fidgeting, trapped in your own skin.

This isn’t your fault. You’re not doing anything wrong (and you’re not alone). Your nervous system is protecting you, and sternly telling yourself to buckle down won’t help. 

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Rewire your writing mind, and write with ease.

Forget generic affirmations that feel fake. You’ll learn how to build believable bridges from where you are now to where you want to be:

  • Identify the exact thoughts keeping you stuck (they’re not what you think)
  • Discover your personal goal feelings and thoughts around writing
  • Build your custom Belief Ladder with rungs that are true and create real emotional shifts
  • Test and refine your ladder using body feedback – your nervous system will tell you what’s working
  • Create your daily maintenance plan for lasting change

You get:

The Live Workshop

The workshop is just two hours, but those hours are packed with tools you’ll start using immediately, inside the workshop itself!

The Replay

The replay will be sent to all registered participants, and you can rewatch anytime!

Date:

Sunday July 6, 2025

12pm – 2pm PT / 3pm – 5pm ET

2-hour duration, hosted on Zoom

Price:

$49 USD

Early Bird Special, only until June 30, 2025!

$99 after June 30

SPECIAL NOTE: This workshop is FREE for Ink Village subscribers. 

Looking for your writing community? Check out the village HERE.

Here's how it works:

Step 01

Hit Join Now

You’ll be taken to the Buy page, where you can use Paypal or any major credit card to pay. 

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Step 02

Watch Your Email

You’ll get an email from Rachael with all the details, including what to bring with you to the workshop. 

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Step 03

Enjoy Your Writing Again

Put your new tools to use, and write with greater ease than you’ve had in a very long time. 

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What People Say About Rachael:

The benefits are still going!

“Months later, I’m still feeling the ripple effects of your workshop retreat. I can’t thank you enough.”

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Madeline E.

Workshop retreat participant

Expertise and encouragement!

“Rachael has this amazing blend of expertise combined with encouraging energy that left me feeling capable and even excited to move forward. I will forever utilize the skills I learned in this masterclass!”

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Stephanie L.

90 Day Revision Masterclass

Find belief in yourself!

“Rachael showered us with enthusiasm, encouragement, and craft tips (and some laughs). She gave us belief in ourselves as real writers, and helped us find our own process as writers, not someone else’s.”

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Jean E.

90 Days to Done Masterclass

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Rachael Herron

Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thrillers (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing.

She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she’s taught writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. Her students finish books (and sell them). 

A dual New Zealand and American citizen, she lives in Wellington, New Zealand with her banjo-playing wife and brick-eating dog.

What you'll get in
Beyond Affirmations:

Science-Backed Methods

No more wishful thinking. These techniques are adapted from proven therapeutic approaches and specifically designed for creative challenges.

Immediate Results

You’ll feel the difference in your body and mind during the workshop itself. No waiting weeks to see if it “works.”

Practical Tools

Walk away with specific techniques you can use every single day to maintain your creative flow state.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: No, this workshop focuses specifically on creative applications and writing challenges. These are simplified versions of therapeutic tools, adapted for writing purposes only. If you’re dealing with trauma or significant mental health concerns, please work with a qualified therapist. Rachael is a very qualified and expert cheerleader, but she’s not a therapist. 

A: Perfect! You already know that generic positive thinking doesn’t always work the way we want it to. This approach specifically addresses why those methods fail and gives you believable alternatives that your nervous system can actually accept.

A: Just bring yourself, something to write with, and an open mind. All techniques are gentle and accessible regardless of your physical condition or writing experience level.

A: While the live experience is powerful, you’ll receive a recording and all materials. However, spots are limited for the live session, so secure yours now.

Absolutely – you can get a full refund up to one day before the workshop itself. Unfortunately, after that, there are no refunds available. 

Absolutely!

• If you are financially challenged, please click HERE

• If you identify as BIPOC/LGBTQIA+, I encourage you to fill out the full scholarship application HERE

Transform your writing experience. For good.