Welcome to the Writermind Project
Welcome to the Writermind Project - online programs designed to help writers develop the mind management skills essential for a sustainable, engaged and enjoyable writing practice.
Online programs will be hosted in a dedicated, private, quiet space. They'll distill the exact strategies and practices that have proven effective during the ten years of therapeutic and coaching work with writers.
Writermind Project programs target difficulties in the four key areas that typically prevent writers engaging effectively with their work:
* The writer's relationship with the self (self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting high standards, lack of self-acceptance, problematic self-stories such as not-good-enough)
* The writer's mind management difficulties (emotional overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, unhelpful thinking patterns and distorted thinking, 'what if' paralysis, fear of failure)
* Excessive focus on external factors (publication concerns, criticism/rejection concerns, potential reviews, sales)
* The mismatch between the writer's expectations and the realities of the writing life (expecting writing to be a joyous flow, rather than the difficult, stressful and disheartening process it can be).
Online programs will be hosted in a dedicated, private, quiet space. They'll distill the exact strategies and practices that have proven effective during the ten years of therapeutic and coaching work with writers.
Writermind Project programs target difficulties in the four key areas that typically prevent writers engaging effectively with their work:
* The writer's relationship with the self (self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting high standards, lack of self-acceptance, problematic self-stories such as not-good-enough)
* The writer's mind management difficulties (emotional overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, unhelpful thinking patterns and distorted thinking, 'what if' paralysis, fear of failure)
* Excessive focus on external factors (publication concerns, criticism/rejection concerns, potential reviews, sales)
* The mismatch between the writer's expectations and the realities of the writing life (expecting writing to be a joyous flow, rather than the difficult, stressful and disheartening process it can be).
Programs starting in 2025
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The Writermind Toolkit | Self-Paced
Practical Mind Management tools for writers at any level of experience 10 x recorded video classes featuring practical tools and reflective practice exercises to maximise your likelihood of making real change in how you manage the psychological aspects of writing. Launches February 2025! * You can purchase individual classes or the entire Toolkit. Affordable, practical classes with actions you can use from day one. The Writermind Toolkit at a glance
The toolkit is for you if you experience:
The Toolkit provides information and practical tools to enhance emotional wellbeing, increase productivity and reduce angst.
Please note, the Toolkit is not designed to address serious and or acute mental health concerns, and is not intended to take the place of therapy. If you are in need of psychological therapy, please feel free to read about therapeutic services on this site, or speak to your doctor about getting a referral to a psychologist. |
The Zone
A hype-free, supportive online writers' group helping you to put Writermind Toolkit skills into practice so you can align your writing practice with your writing desires. 10 x weekly 90 minute online group gatherings on Friday mornings (11.00am-12.30pm AEDT) from February 14th, 2025. What you can expect:
The Toolkit Live program design focuses on helping you strengthen and practise writermind skills. In this program you will be designing the writing practice that will serve as the basis for your long term, sustainable, engaged writing life. You will consolidate and deepen your writermind skills so that they become habitual, building a practice that has healthy psychological functioning at its heart. By meeting regularly and connecting through a private forum, you will have the chance to practise, refine and implement the writermind strategies you learn. Most importantly, you will also learn from and support your fellow writers, as you recognise the patterns that are so common regardless of personality, writing experience or background. Once again, the emphasis is on implementation. There will be opportunities for learning, reflection, accountability and lots of support. If you would like to be a part of this regular, guided Writermind Toolkit Live writing group we will be kicking off on Feb 14th, 2025. I'd love to see you in the group! Our ten part program will be based on the Writermind Toolkit topics:
Do you think this could help you stay on track in 2025? |