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


Newsletter: August, 2026
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.
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5 days ago2 min read
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Newsletter: July, 2026
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.
joannanorland
Jun 242 min read
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Write Now! Achieve an audacious writing goal in ten weeks - starts Tuesday, Sept 29
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!
joannanorland
May 282 min read
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Newsletter: June 1, 2026
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.
joannanorland
May 273 min read
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Workshop: Overcome Resistance to Writing
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.
joannanorland
Feb 222 min read
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Three Myths That Keep You From Writing
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.
joannanorland
Oct 14, 20251 min read
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It Takes a Village to Build a Story
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.
joannanorland
Sep 20, 20252 min read
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