Jo Norland
Writing coach and creator of the Write in Ten writing program

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

How a Picture Book Enriches the World of Fisherwood Farm A few years ago, I was honoured to serve as Nicki Fisher’s writing coach (a.k.a....

On a good day, pure magic. Of course, that isn’t exactly true. My students are the magicians. For my part, I serve as catalyst,...