The Writing Circle

It's your writing season

Something magical happens when you combine deep craft teaching with my unique confidence-building and block-breaking writing methods.

Join our tiny creative community for the next three months where we'll be writing consistently and cheering each other on. 

The Circle will put you in the perfect place to write: you'll get the support, encouragement, deadlines, and plot lessons you've always wanted. 

The Foundation: 12 Character-First Masterclasses

Every Monday at 4pm NYC time, I'll be teaching live sessions that go far beyond typical writing advice. You'll master my character-first methodology—the natural, instinctive approach that creates fiction readers can't put down.

(Can't attend a meeting? No problem. Watch the replay or read the summary of my presentation, shared soon after each session closes.)

You'll discover how to launch stories with characters in motion, delay backstory until readers actually want it, and structure your entire novel around your protagonist's resistance to growth.

Each lesson builds on the previous ones, creating an interlocking system of techniques that work together seamlessly. It's a complete philosophy of storytelling that I've developed and refined over years of working with writers.

In addition, each class comes with practical handouts and guides to help you apply these concepts immediately, whether you're working on an existing draft or starting something completely new.

The relaxed drafting method: The Constellation Writing System

Here's where things get interesting. While some writing programs simply order you to write "what happens next," I'll introduce you to constellation writing—a method that aims to bypass plot doubts and writer's block by changing how you approach your manuscript entirely.

(If advice like "Just keep writing!!" worked, everyone would finish their books. The reality is that we all hit plot pitfalls and doubt swamps; we all get tired or have other commitments to work on.) 

Constellation writing aims to work with your energy levels and time constraints, rather than telling you to ignore them.

Instead of trying to power through slow moments or unclear scenes, you'll learn to write in webs of connection. Stuck on a confrontation? Jump back and write the moment that created this tension. Uncertain about your ending? Jump forward and explore where this relationship leads.

I'll provide you with a complete toolkit: printable story mapping guides, connection trackers, and navigation templates that help you see all the possibilities branching from any scene you're writing. These tools work with whatever writing software you already use, so there's nothing new to buy or learn.

You'll get everything from simple flip-card reminders to comprehensive constellation worksheets that turn your story into an explorable web.

Our goal will be to produce 2,000 to 5,000 words weekly, but it won't feel like a marathon. It feels like exploration, like following curiosity through a landscape that keeps revealing new territories. 

the small change and the big insight

Each week's teaching comes with immediately usable tools I've designed for your specific situation. Starting a new story? You'll get templates and exercises for building concepts from scratch. Deep into an existing draft? You'll receive diagnostic techniques and enhancement strategies to strengthen what you've already written.

This dual approach means no one gets left behind. Whether you're a blank-page beginner or a revision-weary veteran, every lesson becomes immediately applicable to your work. The same sophisticated concepts, delivered in exactly the format you need.

The Community: Creative Camaraderie

The Circle revolves around a private Discord community where members share discoveries, celebrate breakthroughs, and support each other through challenges. This isn't a critique group—it's a space for creative companionship.

You'll find yourself looking forward to sharing that unexpected character connection you discovered, or getting encouragement when a scene feels stuck. You can ask for advice and know that everyone in the room is using the same tools and approaches as you. There's something wonderful about being surrounded by writers who understand both the joy of creating fiction and character-first writing.

The combination of Monday's teaching, the week's constellation exploration, and ongoing community connection creates a rhythm that sustains creative momentum in ways that surprise even experienced writers.

The results:

You'll finish with substantial progress on your manuscript, but more importantly, you'll finish with a sustainable creative practice and a deep understanding of how stories really work. Writers often tell me the Circle doesn't just help them complete one book—it changes how they'll write every book that follows.

It's about becoming the kind of writer who never runs out of story possibilities.

I open the Writing Circle twice a year, limited to a small group of committed writers. When those spots fill, I close enrollment until the next round. I hope you'll be part of this welcoming, supportive group.

And you'll receive...

DO read these frequently asked questions!

• This is not a subscription nor a membership. You will only be charged for the seasons you sign up for. Each year, the Writing Circle will address new topics and craft challenges: no season will repeat.
  
• Generally speaking, autumn / fall will focus on generating new writing and the winter / spring season will focus on revising and expanding.
• The Writing Circle is welcoming to writers of all skill levels and experience. You do not need to be published (although you definitely can be) to join nor do you need to know all the famous sayings about writing to take part.
• Entry into the Writing Circle assumes you accept the responsibility to be kind, supportive, and positive towards your fellow participants. 
• This is a group coaching / live class experience. I will be happy to answer your questions live. If you would prefer individual / solo coaching, please get in touch before you sign up. 
• Because the experience is live and there are strictly limited seats, there is not a standard refund. If you have questions about the program once we get started, please contact me so we can work out a mutually satisfying solution.