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


Write Now! writer development program starts June 30
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 283 min read


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


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


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


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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