Do you want to...
  • Write a book based on just an idea or theme.
  • Write on a subject that has captivated your attention.
  • Write a book taken from your blogs.
  • Write a book, blog or article based from your field notebooks.
  • Write transformational nonfiction based on journal entries or letters.
  • Write a book based on your travels, spiritual experience, encounters or views.
 Then the Write-by-the-LIGHT CLASS is for you

Whether you have just an idea for a book, journals full of notes and stories, a series of blogs, or, have written a first draft of a manuscript, you will leave this week with simple, applicable methods for the writing and completing of your book. This means, you will have a personalized architecture, relevant skills and the means to take your idea and experiences to a full crafted book. You will leave fully equipped and ready to continue to write about your life experiences, stories, and wisdom.

I will give you hands-on tools and practices to write compelling and informative narratives based on your personal experiences and knowledge. This dynamic course has helped dozens of writers frame their ideas, get their book written and out to publishers. Several of my writers are now published! You too will know how to share your wisdom, ideas and stories in a captivating way. Write a narrative that reaches readers that gets publisher’s attention. The magic and skill is in making what is personally meaningful to the writer (you), meaningful and captivating for your readers. I use transformational writing prompts that inspire you to write and the reader to be engaged in your stories. We will be writing inside and outside the class, with every day full of writing prompts, explorations, and methods to inspire you to write captivating nonfiction.

A couple extra caveats from this class will be your ability to write better blogs, articles, or any other creative nonfiction piece. (Many of these may end up in your book.) In addition, all my work with writers includes helping them to identify personalized ways to make a living from writing, before and beyond publication of a book.

During the week, I can answer any questions you have about putting your work out in the world, whether it be through a blog, a manuscript sent to a publisher, an article for a magazine, or even a group email. You will have the basic template of what you need to take your personal experiences and make them meaningful to readers.


Register for the Live Class - MARCH 2022
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I am offering my popular month-long class of Write-by-the-LIGHT 
LIVE On-line through ZOOM. 

(This is the popular venue from past UW MADISON Write-by-the-Lake.  Since the closing of the UW, Continuing Eds Writing Program in 2021, I want to find a way to offer this great material to writers.)

Here is what you get:
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  • 4 x 2 1/2 hr+ Live Zoom Sessions/class with me through out May 2022.  (Monday Mornings, CST)
  • 4 Evening lessons and sharing time, each Thursday.
  • Live interactive sessions to help you cultivate the Writer and  discover your path as a Writer!
  • Live feedback from me and support from other writers.
  • Writing Prompts, explorations for each week, personalized attention to your writing

TIME COMMITMENT:
The class goes from 9 – NOON every MONDAY MORNING and 5:30 to 8:00, Thursday Evenings. 
(Full calendar below.)

BONUS Sessions
An optional evening writing support circle to share your writing, receive encouragement and helpful feedback. (to be scheduled at our first Monday)
And!, I will give personal one-to-one attention and consultation on 4 pages of your writing during the month. 
At least 2 optional lunch meet-ups with a guest teachers. 

Register and SIGN UP HERE: Write-By-The-Light Writing CLASS  

Write-by-the-LIGHT Calendar
Monday Morning's -  MAY 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd 9 am till Noon, CST.   Teaching, practice and writing prompts for the week
Thursday Evenings - MAY 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.   5:30 PM till 8:00 CST.  A little more instruction, practice and sharing 
A couple optional lunch meet ups with Julie & guest instructor (12:30 CST) 

Cost only $265.00  (early bird rate, open till January 1st, 2022. Then the cost is $295.00)
Your Instructor

Julie Tallard Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Writer's Sherpa, Counselor, Spiritual Mentor 

As an author of 11 inspirational books, a popular blog and several fiction and nonfiction published pieces, I can help you forge your own path to writing and completing a captivating book that others will want to read.

​I have worked with writers for over 30 years where I have simplified a writing journey so that when you complete this class you will have established a solid foundation for your ideas and writing intentions.

Several of my writers have gone on to be published authors.  
"When I signed up for Write by the Lake, I knew I wanted to write a book, but I didn’t have a clear idea of what the book would be about. I signed up for Julie’s memoir writing course and bought her book, The Zero Point Agreement. As soon as I read the first page I knew I had chosen the perfect teacher (Sherpa) for me. Julie’s teaching style is encouraging and heartfelt, and over the course of the week my mindset shifted from writing as an indulgent hobby to an act of self-expression and service that can actually change the world. Julie’s guided processes and interactive writing prompts took me from idea to a template for my entire book within the week. I now have a completed manuscript that is ready to publish, and much of the writing I did at WBTL is in my book! Julie provides tools and insight that you will take with you for your entire writing life after the week long class. I am forever grateful that because of Julie and her compassionate teaching style, I am now a writer. "  –Molly Chanson, MA, Yoga Instructor, author.  (The book she worked at WBTL will be released in 2021 through Shanti Arts. https://www.shantiarts.co/landing_books.html