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​I offer a variety of writing classes, coaching and mentoring based on my experience as a published author. 

The Writer's Sherpa Coaching & Mentoring

Sherpa-coaching
In this monthly one-to-one program, I critique and work on 20 pages deeply for first round and up to two more times during your month. I also consult with you via phone, Skype, phone and email (up to an hour Skype and phone). I ask that people commit to three months, because I only take on 4 in-depth clients at a time. You will get your 20 pages within 3 business days and then you can work on them and get them back to me to review and comment on twice within each month. ​Learn more.

Sherpa-mentoring
In this monthly one-to-one program, you set a writing intention at the start of the 6 months and then we work together via phone or Skype. I review pages, mentor you by checking in every week, and work with you to monitor your writing intentions and progress. I also make suggestions and help you move forward with your writing (this may be the best way to go if you don’t yet have 20 pages ready for review). This is typically a six month commitment but I can also do a 4 month version. ​​Learn more.

Writing Circles

Monthly Writing Circles
I offer monthly meetings in the Madison area. Learn more.

Annual Consultation Writing Circle
My year-long Writing Consultation Circle meets on the first Wednesday of the month for a year. The monthly cost includes my critiquing up to 4 pages, writing partnership with other writers, monthly guidance, writing prompts and tools, instruction and support. Most successful writers rely on support from others who have written and are living the writer’s life. If you are working on a book or book idea this circle is for you! ​Learn more.

Write by the Lake Workshops

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. Learn more. 

The Initiated Writer Online Course

The Initiated Writer™ is self-paced, online course  which can be joined at any time. In this follow-up to Write by the Lake, I also work on pages and you get up to 5 lessons with lots of writing prompts and personal attention. Develop your writer’s voice; explore the wider world of ideas through the use of expert writing prompts. Discover how to express your truth through the written word. Write about that personal life experience or knowledge in a way that reaches readers. Make what is meaningful to you, meaningful to your readers.  In this online writing experience, you will explore and develop ideas through journaling and writing. It includes personal instruction and individualized writing prompts from me. It is a 5+ session on-line class, via emails. ​View course. 

“The Writer’s Consultation Circle has so many accessible layers conducive to my writing.  Being paired with a writing partner has urged me to keep moving forward with my book as we share pieces and offer general feedback to each other.  We also hold each other accountable for our daily writing practices.  The larger circle of participants provides an energy vital to the success of my writing pilgrimage.  Their collective stories and intentions create inspiration for my own stories and intention.  And Julie as the facilitator of this group awards me such a personal experience of the entire writing process.  With her intuitive teaching style and attention to both the individual and collective processes and journeys, I have experienced great leaps in my writer’s life.” ~ Diane Ludeking