Write More, Worry Less:
A Planning Workshop That Celebrates Who You Already Are.
Because a new year ≠ a new you
You don’t have to become a different writer (ever). You're already the writer you need to be. In this gentle and encouraging 2-hour workshop, you'll discover how to plan your most sustainable writing year ever – without changing your personality, your schedule, or your caffeine habits.
This Isn't About Becoming More Disciplined
It's about being strategic with who you already are.
Truly: You don't need another workshop about writing every single day, crushing your goals, or maintaining iron-clad discipline. You need a gentle, intentional approach that works with your real life, your real energy, and your real writing process.
The Truth About Productive Writers
Productive writers aren't more disciplined than you. They're not more organized. They're not working harder.
They've just learned to:
- Work with their resistance instead of fighting it
- Create sustainable practices that don't require superhuman willpower
- Navigate emotional discomfort without letting it stop them
You can learn this, too.
Who I Am:
I'm 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. I received my MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and I've taught writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. A New Zealand citizen as well as an American, I live in Wellington, New Zealand with my banjo-playing wife and brick-eating dog.
What You'll Get In This
2-Hour Workshop
You'll Get:
- A strategic approach to working with your natural rhythms
- Gentle guidance for finding your sustainable writing pace
- Practical tools for planning your year without overwhelming yourself
- Permission to be semi-organized (because perfect systems always fail)
- Clear methods for setting abundant, achievable goals
One live Zoom session
Our workshop will meet once, live on Zoom, for two hours. The session will be recorded and you'll get the replay! But it's fun and exciting to be there in person, so I encourage you to show up if you can.
January 4th, 2025:
Saturday , 11 am - 1pm PT (2pm - 4pm ET) - 2 hours
Why Is This After the New Year?
Doing this after the new year has started is intentional.
First of all, you're WAY too busy in December for this kind of thing .
Second, we're practicing holding goals and timelines lightly. Gracefully.
Nothing has to be perfect, especially not the start of a new year.
What You'll Learn
- Why acceptance (not discipline) is the key to consistent writing
- How to plan within your actual schedule, not a hopeful one
- A kind approach to using your past writing data to plan future projects
- Strategic methods for setting goals that honor your real life
- Gentle ways to handle resistance without fighting yourself
The Details!
This is a 2-hour workshop for writers done with guilt trips, ready to embrace who they already are
You can't wait until conditions are perfect to write.
Now is the time to write in your real life.
Even when it doesn't feel "right."
ESPECIALLY when it doesn't feel right.
I know firsthand about the difficulty of writing through the muck. I know how to get the joy back, and I'm going to show you how to find a creative flow that will sustain you, long after the workshop is over.
This class is for you if:
- You're tired of feeling guilty about your writing practice
- You want a sustainable approach to planning your year
- You need strategies that work with your actual life
- You're ready to embrace your natural writing rhythm
- You want to make meaningful progress without burnout
This class is NOT for you if:
- you want a rigid, one-size-fits-all system
- you believe discipline is the only path to success
- you need a high-pressure, panicked environment to work
- you want to completely overhaul your personality with "one simple trick"
This workshop includes:
- 2-hour live Zoom call, recorded and sent to all registered participants
- A comprehensive planning PDF workbook which includes: monthly check-in prompts, a quarterly review template, and a year-end evaluation guide, and more!
When:
- Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 11am - 1pm PT (2pm - 4pm ET) - 2 hours
What it Costs:
- $97 EARLY BIRD PRICING - good until Dec 10, 2024 - Click below to join!
- After December 10 - $149 paid via PayPal or any major credit card.
The Fine Print:
- Grab your slot now! Full refunds available until January 4th, 2025. (Sorry, no refunds after the workshop starts.)
- GIFT OPPORTUNITY! This class makes a great gift for the writer in your life who might be feeling frustrated in any aspect of their writing journey. Early/late holiday gift? Just join and respond to the email you'll get with the name and contact info for your loved one, and we'll take care of the rest!
- SCHOLARSHIPS! We are pleased to be able to offer several scholarships, and we actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ writers to apply by filling out THIS FORM.
JOIN US NOW!
Let's play and plan together!