Subject: Are you ready to get out of a writing rut?

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Are you ready to get out of a writing rut?




Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Hi Friend,

Here’s what I know about you…

 

You have a story you’re itching to tell.

 

Finding the time and sustaining the motivation to tell it?


That’s where things get tricky. 

 

You’re ready to try a new approach in your writing practice — one that actually works for you and gives you the tools you need to take your book from a sparkly idea to a polished gem of a manuscript. 

 

Bailey Lang and I built this 90-minute masterclass to help you do exactly that. 


We’re going to spend 90 hands-on minutes together talking about the mental habits that will help you write more and have a way better time doing it. 

 

When I thought about sharing this method with you, I asked you what questions you have about writing. 

 

Well, not only are you interested in this topic, but you provided some incredible insight into the most common struggles writers are having. 

 

After hearing from you, I made sure to include these in the masterclass:


  • Live exercises we’ll do together during the workshop to help bolster your writing practice

  • A bonus PDF with tons of interesting activities with different commitment levels that you can continue integrating into your writing

  • Plenty of time for Q&A so you can get individual attention and coaching on the live call

 

This workshop is going to show you exactly how to cultivate the habits of mind that lead to a successful writing practice — and a finished book you can be proud of.

 

Coming to this workshop is about writing with confidence, finding the magic in your writing practice where you least expect it, and practicing the proactive mindset shifts that keep you showing up for your story again and again. 

 

What we’ll cover:


  • The eight habits of mind associated with successful, sustainable writing practices

  • Strategies for figuring out which habits of mind you’re already practicing — and how you can start thinking more like a writer

  • Ways you can pair the habits with each other to magnify their impact and turbocharge your writing practice

 

The masterclass will take place on:


Wednesday, January 21, 2026

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pacific/2 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern


The cost is $97.

 

Are you in?

 

Sign up for the workshop here, and I’ll follow up with all the important deets.


Happy Writing!



Best,

Beth


PS. Bailey and I is excited to see you soon!




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