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

What simple ritual would lay down the breadcrumbs you need, to lead you to the page?

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

Elizabeth Bennet flouts convention with her decided opinions and mud-splattered petticoats. Mr. Darcy is universally condemned for his haughty demeanor – notwithstanding his astonishing fortune and rank. When they meet at a ball, they clash, and each resolves never to dance with the other. Inconveniently, they fall in love just as Elizabeth’s reckless younger sister takes a step that threatens to divide them forever.

Creativity is a child that needs to get messy and experiment. Cultivate awareness for when you need to play.

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!