Write of Passage
For new & unpublished writers
A 6-week, online book writing course to help you get started on the book you long to write.
We are a small group – numbers are limited to 8.
You will meet weekly with your facilitator and writing buddies.
Share your special wisdom – the world is waiting for you.
Dearest Friends, if you have any inclination at all towards discovering life and your place in it through writing – I highly encourage you to say ‘yes!’ to this opportunity. I’ve worked with Stephanie 1-1 for several months, intending to write a book. While I still intend to write a book :-), Stephanie’s clear, pointed coaching has helped me plumb the depths of a self I had long forgotten. Through her guidance you dive down to the bones, blood and cells of your being. It is quite the journey. In gratitude, Ellen
ESPECIALLY FOR NEW WRITERS IN THE UNITED STATES!
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OUR NEXT WRITE OF PASSAGE COURSE IS TIMED FOR YOU!
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US Mountain Time: Feb 26 – April 2 @ 7pm
(Australian participants – dates Feb 27 – April 3 @ 12noon NSW time)
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8 places only!
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6 weeks, 1-hour/week, live facilitator, 8 writing buddies
WE CAN HELP YOU WRITE YOUR BOOK
Getting started on the story that’s rattling around in your heart and mind is one of life’s greatest challenges.
It’s amazing how many chores there are to be done the closer you get to taking the time to begin your book or other writing project.
And then you sit down to start, only to meet the challenge of isolation . . . and then along come disruptive voices in your head!
“Your workshops last year certainly put me on track and I’ve taken your suggestions on board – I’m delighted with the production of my gardening book.”
Liz Chappell, author of Celebrate the Seasons
“I’d totally recommend this course to anyone already writing, or aspiring to write. The Write Road will take you places you’ve never been before, or maybe places you’ve been so many times and never been able to move beyond! Whatever your desire to write is, I’m sure it’ll be fulfilled working with this wonderful woman.”
Lisa
“The course was unbelievable. I sat down by the river to write today and couldn’t believe it – it was as if I was in the river and it took me places. My writing just flowed. I no longer even care if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’.”
Ailsa
Congratulations Cathie Colless!
“At first I had so many reasons why I couldn’t do this course. In the end I bit the bullet, signed up and couldn’t wait for Tuesdays to roll around each week. I loved everything about it.”
Cathie
“Since starting this journey with you n the group, I have found it so much easier to believe trust n allow the author in me to feel bold, proud n creatively free.”
Jill Graham
Diamonds in the Dust would not have happened without Stephanie Dale and The Write Road.
Thank you Steph for sharing your wisdom, guidance and encouragement and for giving me the belief in myself to take on my writing dream.
Cathie Colless and Stephanie Dale at the launch of Cathie’s book, Diamonds in the Dust.“Write of Passage has provided me with skills, motivation and encouragement to tackle a book project. With little background in writing or literacy I’m thrilled to be confident and comfortable to write.” Marie Kelly
“If you’ve got a story to write, you can start here – with Steph, on Write of Passage. I stepped into this world, unsure and tentative – however it did not take long to relax into the process and trust. Steph has unique group facilitation skills. In my experience, Steph creates a sense of trust and this has allowed me to write my truth, from the heart.”
Cath Brennan
“I had not written any fiction before this course. Write of Passage provided me with a focus and brought discipline to my first tentative steps at writing. The whole experience has encouraged me to continue with my writing efforts.” Paul Dorahy
WRITE OF PASSAGE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Write of Passage for?
Write of Passage is for anyone who wants to get started on their book or writing project. We specialise in new writers, ie anyone who hasn’t written anything other than a report or a shopping list since leaving school! Our method works equally well for writers who have lost their way or are suffering writers’ block.
How many people are in each course?
Each course is limited to 8, to ensure there’s ample space for individualised attention to your book or writing project. These are your writing buddies and they’re here to share the journey.
How is the course structured?
The course runs for 6 weeks. We meet weekly for 1 – 1.5 hours, live in an online meeting room. In between our weekly sessions, we engage in our own time on Facebook in a private group.
What will I get out of the course?
Write of Passage is modelled on the experience of pilgrimage and, like pilgrimage, the course will be challenging, encouraging, mind expanding. The course will give you tools that are both grounded and expansive to explode your writing potential. It’ll set you on a charted course and bust you out of limitations.
In Write of Passage you will:
- clarify your book or writing project
- create an inspired structure
- draft a map for the journey ahead
- step out on the writing journey – and learn to keep going.
What technology do you use for our online meeting?
For our weekly meetings we use Zoom, an online video conferencing system. Zoom is simple to download and can be accessed on PCs, laptops, tablets and phones. If you have wifi and access to a computer or other device you can participate in this course. Zoom is free for a basic account, which is all you need to access our courses.
But I’m not that great at technology – will I be able to use Zoom?
Yes! Zoom is straightforward to download and easy to learn. A link will be sent to you each week, just click on it and voila! you’re in. If you need help setting up, we are happy to talk you through it.
What happens after Write of Passage?
We won’t abandon you, we promise! There are currently 3 phases to the Write of Passage journey. Once we’ve finished our first 6 weeks together, you will have the option of journeying on with your writing buddies by moving into Write of Passage Transition. Over these 4 weeks you will deepen your relationship to your writing and yourself as a writer. From there we continue on as Write On!, an ongoing writing support group for you and your writing buddies.
More questions?
Contact us at yourstory@thewriteroad.com.au
OUR NEXT WRITE OF PASSAGE COURSE
starts Feb 26 – April 2
Tuesday evenings @ 7pm US Mountain Time
Wednesday Feb 27 – April 3 @ 12noon Australia NSW time
8 places only!
$US650
The Soul Longs to Grow
The soul longs to grow . . . and the story that’s rattling around inside your heart that won’t let you go? There is a calling within you to write. You know it. You long to tend to it. You ignore it.
You are not alone.
In more than four years on The Write Road this I have learned: just about every human being longs to write. And just about every single one of us needs guidance, encouragement and support to start.
We long to write. With all our heart, we long to write a story of some kind. Whether we want others to read it or not, whether we write for ourselves or write to share, the fact is we have stories inside us bursting for release . . .
That’s why we created Write of Passage. To give you the support you need to get started on your book or other writing project.
If you’ve had enough of waiting for ‘the right time’ to write your book and you’d like to join us, register now for our next course:
Still got questions?
Email us for more information.
“When I dare to be powerful,
to use all my strength in the service of my vision,
it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
Audre Lorde