Write of Passage
“Brilliant! I feel much more confident about pursuing my writing and even braver in my everyday life.”
Ailsa
I’ve learned that through writing I can find sanctuary in turning the stories that dominate me into characters, and then I can have a lot of fun with them. It’s inspiring to write from an empowered place.
A book or blog writing program for new and unpublished writers.
Write of Passage is a 6-week program guided by the principles of pilgrimage: show up, keep going.
This program offers ongoing guidance, encouragement and support as you:
- create a map for the writing journey ahead
- learn to incorporate writing into your everyday life
- overcome writing challenges and obstacles
- experience writing words of originality and beauty
- establish a writing practice that motivates you to show up and keep going.
Details: 6 weeks, 8 writing buddies, 1 hour a week face to face live online (Zoom), with connection on the private FB group between sessions.
Write of Passage is for anyone who wants to write:
* a memoir
* your family or community history
* the wisdom you’ve learned through life’s experiences
* that novel you dreamed or never dreamed you could write.
Testimonials: writing a book is a Write of Passage!
“Write of Passage provided me with the skills,motivation and encouragement I needed to tackle a book project. With little background in writing or literacy I’m thrilled to be confident and comfortable to write.”
Marie Kelly, author
“Diamonds in the Dust would not have happened without Stephanie Dale. Thank you Steph for sharing your wisdom, guidance & encouragement, & for giving me the belief in myself to take on my writing dream.”
Cathie Colless, author
“Steph gave me direction and the confidence to achieve one of the most rewarding accomplishments of my life.
Thank you.”
Kate Gadsby, author
“To all the writers out there, you do not have to be a writer as such like you think it means. I highly recommend this course. It’s personal, heartwarming, beautifully confronting. It’s safe. You will be in awe of yourself.”
Donna-Lee Wynen, author
“Steph’s facilitation & mentorship helped establish the habits I needed to get my children’s series written. But more so, it helped me understand the things that get in the way of simply writing every day.”
Bill Wade
“If you have any little stirrings of wanting to write, or big dreams of publishing your own writings, this course is definitely worthwhile.”
Patt Gregory
“Since starting this journey, I have found it so much easier to believe, trust n allow the author in me, to feel bold, proud n creatively free. Such a release.”
Jill Graham
“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.”
Catherine Brennan
“When I joined Stephanie’s writing group I had a title and a very loose collection of jottings. Stephanie’s insights provided in a very collegiate and supportive manner enabled me to produce a book with some pride. I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone who feels the need to write and wants to do it well.”
Graeme Bartrim, author
