Thursdays, June 13- August 29 (skipping July 4, July 25, August 1)
5:00pm-7:15pm Mountain Time
$3600 (payment plan options below)
Have you been working on a memoir seemingly forever without much forward progress? (Or not working on your memoir and beating yourself up for it?) It’s time to melt away the snows of your creative winter. Commit to this 12-week small-group momentum-generating intensive container, where we’ll figure out what your next steps need to be and support you in making them happen.
Your first task will be to turn in up to 20 pages to receive feedback on, due before our first class on June 13. (If you don’t have these pages yet, let’s use one of your three one-on-ones before the class begins to get you drafting). We’ll spend the first few weeks of class understanding what’s been getting the way of writing, identifying any fears we need to begin dancing with, and inventorying the skills we need to build in order to execute our process as memoirists.
By the second half of our container, you’ll be meeting your own drafting deadlines, with another 25-pages to send to me for feedback. You’ll also benefit from supportive community over Zoom and via WhatsApp. You’ll also learn through craft lessons taught by me and designed specifically for your projects. We’ll take a few break weeks to to write more deeply in advance of our final deadline, when you’ll turn in your 35-page sample and share your goals headed into summer.
This offering is limited to 5 participants.
““Getting Unstuck” was one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself and my writing. Kati’s guidance was both confidence-boosting and challenging. The course provided multiple opportunities to make frank assessments of my skills and capacity in order to move my memoir forward, all in community with a small, caring group of other gifted writers.” ”
Payment Plan Options
1 payment of $3600
2 payments of $1825
3 payments of $1235
4 payments of $950
7 payments of $565
All payment plans must be completed by 12/31/24.
What’s included in the 12-week container:
Initial deadline for up to 20 pages of material, with feedback from Kati
Feedback on one work sample up to 25 pages whenever you need it during the intensive
Nine 2-hour classes that help you inventory a) what’s been getting in the way of working on your book, b) what memoir skills you need to work on developing, c) how your book is building meaning (alongside how you would like it to), and d) how to maintain your momentum once you have it.
Access to an acclaimed writer, trauma writing expert, and spiritual practitioner who will be designing class time in response to the small group’s particular needs
Three 1-1 meetings to use with me at critical points in the process
Supportive small group community connected through a private WhatsApp group
Final deadline for 35 pages of material (new or revised), with feedback
The ability to work with Kati on an ongoing basis after the class ends (she is otherwise not accepting new clients)
The sense of urgency that comes with taking advantage of a one-time opportunity and making a sizable investment in your work.
Please note: Your one-on-ones and the WhatsApp group expire on September 6 and your pages must be submitted on time in order to receive feedback. (You forfeit your initial 20 pages if you do not turn them in by the start of class).
While I understand firsthand that wild things in life can happen even during our favorite opportunities, deposits are non-refundable. If you begin a payment plan you are agreeing to the full cost of the class even if you decide not to continue. Classes are not recorded.
In order to be a fit for this offering, you must:
Have been writing throughout your life, consistently or on-and off throughout the last few years, or consistently in the last few months. In other words: this happens to be a moment you’re more stuck than usual, but this won’t be the first time you’ve written
Have a memoir underway, even if it’s only a little bit underway— if you’re writing something that’s not a memoir, this won’t be a fit!
Be able to make all class dates, with the exception of serious illness, except for one pre-declared conflict date. (If you are traveling, I’d love to have you log in from your remote location). We will collectively be prioritizing writing even in difficult circumstances!
Be interested in the support of a small group of other engaged writers, and willing to connect outside class with others in some capacity
Own a phone capable of operating WhatsApp
Have a willingness to read works by published writers to study craft concepts relevant to your own work
Believe that your personal growth and writing process are inherently connected; where we are stuck in our writing process often mirrors where we are stuck physiologically, emotionally, or spiritually, and this intensive will draw on all possible ways of supporting you forward
Be open to spiritual conversations and spiritual tools (there are plenty of other writing coaches available who aren’t into this if you prefer one; my offerings are distinctly, foundationally, and increasingly spiritual in nature)
Feel clear that NOW is the right time to more deeply commit to your work
Envision working on your book beyond the timeline of this container.
