Write Smarter, Not Harder!
The Productivity Catalyst is coming to save you
Dear fellow writer,
Have you ever wondered why fish swim in schools, effortlessly coordinating their movements? The answer appears to be programmed into their genetics. Fish who swim in schools are more efficient than when they swim alone. In fact, they gain energetic benefits from the hydrodynamic interactions of swimming with others. They are experts in sensing their environment and using it thoughtfully to become agile and fearless. And you can do the same!
Dive headfirst into productive writing with my 6-week Productivity Catalyst, which runs from Nov 4 - Dec 13, 2023. This Catalyst course is designed for academic and professional writers who want to make a splash by writing more confidently and efficiently — not just faster but smarter. Join me and a school of fellow writers from around the globe as we explore ways to infuse your writing practice with the energy and joy of those agile, fearless fish.
I’ll guide you through six core components of productive writing — time, space, flow, craft, community, and joy — via a carefully crafted sequence of workshops, experiments, and prompts. You can also join weekly group discussions in my Live Writing Studio, with two sessions available each week to accommodate participants in any time zone.
Think you’re too busy for a writing course? Think again! I’ve deliberately designed the Productivity Catalyst to ensure that every module will add value to your precious writing time rather than sucking it away. You’ll be encouraged to integrate the exercises and prompts into your daily work life — and, with lifetime access to the course materials, you can to return to them again and again whenever you’re in need of fresh oxygen.
Ready to take the plunge? Learn more about the Productivity Catalyst curriculum by clicking the link below. Then, when you’re ready, dive right in.
I’d love to see you there!
In the WriteSPACE
Weekly Wayfinder for October 2 - 8
WriteSPACE and WS Studio members: Every week in the WriteSPACE Maproom, you’ll find a featured writing resource to expand your horizons, a playful pomodoro timer to help you keep your writing on track, and a writing-related challenge to sharpen your skills.
This week’s resource: The Stoneflower Path
This week’s timer: Silver Teakettle
This week’s challenge: Pave your week with poetry
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On the website
Stylish Writing Intensive - October 19-22
Do you long to break free of stodgy academic conventions and write with greater impact and flair? Join me later this month for the Stylish Writing Intensive, my flagship virtual writing retreat for academic and professional writers who want to bring more style to substance. In just 3 transformational days of advanced writing and editing workshops, dedicated writing time, and 2 hours per day of live coaching, I’ll help you take your wordcraft to a whole new level through attention to story, structure, metaphor, voice, and other key elements of stylish writing.
The next Stylish Writing Intensive runs from Oct 19-21 or Oct 20-22, depending on your time zone. To ensure personalized attention for every participant, each coaching cohort is limited to just 4 writers. Don’t miss this chance to become the engaging, impactful writer you’ve always wanted to be!
Coming soon
Writing and Risktaking - October 17, 2023
Speaking of engaging writers: My next free WriteSPACE Special Event, on Writing and Risktaking, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, from 9-11 am CEST. Join me and criminologist David R. Goyes, a senior researcher at the University of Oslo and Stylish Writing Intensive alum, for a discussion on the benefits and risks of defying disciplinary conventions in academic writing. The first hour is FREE for all who register. In the second hour, David and I will conduct a hands-on writing workshop exclusively for WriteSPACE members. Register now to attend the live event or to receive the video link later.
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Spread the joy! Please encourage your friends, colleagues, and students to join me in the WriteSPACE, a vibrant, low-cost writing community with members in 30+ countries. As a WriteSPACE member, you’ll enjoy free access to Helen’s Word and other premium resources including live workshops, exclusive videos, and weekly prompts.
Kia pai tō koutou rā (have a great day) – and keep on writing!
Helen