Jo Norland
Writing coach and creator of the Write Now writing program

Welcome to my August newsletter, offering nourishment for your writing life -- something fun, something useful, news about my upcoming events and a community shout-out.

Join Lizzy, Mr. Darcy, Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins and more on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a reading of a new adaptation of Jane Austen's best loved novel by Robertsbridge playwright, Joanna Norland.masterpiece, followed by audience feedback and Q&A.

Ten minutes of writing a day is the bedrock of a writing practice that enables you to get your ideas out of your head, onto the page and into the world.

Welcome to my July (make that end-of-June) newsletter. As always, keep reading for something useful, something fun and news about my upcoming programs.

Writing invites you to discover that you love spending time alone.

Do you desire to write? Are you willing to commit to 10 minutes a day, plus a 1-hour weekly session? Then Write Now may be the right fit. Read on!

Welcome to my monthly newsletter, with inspiration-on-tap to help you get your ideas out of your head, onto the page and into the world.

How can you support another writer today?

A simple rule for handling tenses in flashbacks, fun with collective nouns, update on my writing workshops and a special offer,

Welcome to my first first-of-the-month newsletter, offering something useful, something fun, and upcoming events and offers.

Join me to Write by Zoom, April 8, leave inspired and confident, with the satisfaction of having written.

Write in Ten is a unique 10-week program that empowers you to achieve a compelling writing goal -- whatever your dream project or experience level, and wherever you are in the world, and whether you call yourself a writer or not.

Join me for a welcoming, interactive workshop will get you off the starting blocks and ready to greet the page with confidence, clarity and energy.

“People always ask how do you get ideas,” Tim said. “I say – let the ideas come to you. Ideas come when you aren’t expecting them. The harder part is holding onto an idea. So make sure to write it down or log it to your phone right away, so you can work with it later.”

Free monthly group for writers of all stages and stripes, providing support, feedback and laughs.

Put your goals in writing, and cast a spell to make 2026 your best writing year ever!

Podcast interview about the three things you need for a writing life and the Write in Ten writer development program.

Join me for a 50 minute workshop to learn about the three myths that keep you from writing and one powerful truth to crush them forever.

Writing is a solitary activity, and like most writers, I have a strong reclusive instinct. But I also thrill at the unexpected directions a project can take when others contribute their ideas, talent and life experience. So when a local junior school teacher invited me to deliver a workshop on fractured fairy tales, I asked for a few volunteers to help me test drive Kiss!, my take on The Frog Prince.

As the writing coach for Starcroft Farm Cabins writing retreats, I want guests to get stuck in, surprise themselves with the work they create and leave hungry to keep going. Here are some tips for making the most out of that magical opportunity. Writers of all genres come to Starcroft Farm Cabins because we crave uninterrupted time to immerse ourselves in our craft. From raw beginners to award winners, we sense that if we give our ideas extended, focused attention, we will di