Your Writing Routine
Build and maintain a routine of your own.
A ROUTINE OF ONE’S OWN
Today, I am positively thrilled to announce and open enrollment for a brand new three-week class called A Routine of One’s Own.
This class will help you define and refine a joyful writing routine: one that actually works for you.
Creating this class has been a joy. I’m proud of the writing routine I’ve built and maintained for myself, but it wasn’t easy, and I learned a lot along the way.
When
May 7, 14, and 21 (Wednesdays)
7:30-9:00PM EST
Where
live on Zoom (recording provided)
Cost
$200 ($20 off for paid subscribers of this newsletter)
Payment plans of two installments are available at checkout.
WHY I CREATED THIS CLASS
There’s plenty of advice out there about writing routines. But how much of it is actually realistic?
A Routine of One’s Own is for anyone who dreams of establishing and maintaining a writing routine without that feeling of discouragement or burnout.
Writers of all experience levels, genre interests, and backgrounds are welcome, including writers who feel shy about calling themselves a writer.
You’ll come away from this class with a defined framework for a sustainable and joyful writing practice.
WEEK BY WEEK
Here’s what each week of class will look like.
Week 1 · May 7
Time to Write
Most writers are faced with a lack of time. How do we get the writing done when our schedules are simply so busy?
During our first class session, you’ll answer questions like:
How much time do I actually have each week for writing?
What time of day is best for my writing?
How do I make sure I uphold my writing time?
Week 2 · May 14
Space to Write
In Atomic Habits, James Clear claims that anything that takes more than 30 seconds to begin has too high a barrier of entry for us to actually want to get started.
During Week 2 of our class, I’ll share ideas for lowering that barrier. Through prompts, you'll answer questions like:
How do I prepare for a writing session?
What changes do I need to make to my environment to support my writing practice?
Do I need accountability in order to write? (According to Gretchen Rubin, about 80% of us do!)
Week 3 · May 21
Continuing to Write
Establishing a writing routine is one thing. Maintaining it is a whole other ballgame.
In our final class, we'll discuss routine sustainability, answering questions like:
How do I make changes to my routine when my schedule changes?
How do I keep writing when life gets busy and my energy is low?
When I get stuck in my process, how do I know when it’s time to take a break?
WHAT YOU’LL GET
💻 three 90-minute class sessions on Zoom
✏️ weekly homework assignments to get you thinking about your unique needs in your writing life
📓 printable worksheets to correspond with our in-class exercises
👯♀️ access to the Accountability Directory, where you can find an accountability buddy who meets your needs (I am ultra excited about this!)
🎥 class recordings, available for you to stream throughout the rest of 2025
Learn more & sign up for class here. Paid newsletter subscribers, scroll down to the bottom of this email for your code for $20 off.
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Paid subscribers, find your code for $20 off A Routine of One’s Own below.
Can’t wait to refine our routines together! 📓