Start the Year Writing: A Free Interactive Webinar
I’m not sure that anything I’ve ever resolved to do at the start of the year has come to fruition. Something about the demands made by New Year’s resolutions, the way they wag their fingers in my face, makes me rebellious.
So this January, we’re not doing resolutions. We’re doing something better.
Join Richard and me for our first free writing webinar of the year, where we’ll help you clarify your writing intentions for 2026 – not as strict commands, but as gentle guides for the creative year ahead. Register here.
What Makes This Writing Webinar Different?
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation.
We’ll work through key questions together, pausing after each one for you to reflect and share in the chat. You’ll have time to think, to respond, and to hear what fellow writers are planning. It’s about finding clarity, not piling on pressure.
Interactive format includes:
- Guided reflection on your writing goals
- Live chat discussion with fellow writers
- Practical obstacle identification
- Strategy for sustainable writing practice
By the end of our time together, you’ll have a clearer sense of what you want from your writing life this year, what might get in the way, and how to work around it. No finger-wagging. No guilt. Just honest reflection and practical thinking.
Writing Intentions vs New Year’s Resolutions: Why the Difference Matters
Resolutions are the bullies on the playground. They demand perfection and make us feel like failures when life gets in the way.
Writing intentions are different. They’re softer, more forgiving. They guide rather than command. They leave room for the messy reality of creative life – the days when words won’t come, when other commitments intrude.
My writing intentions for this year? To make the necessary changes to my manuscript; to listen to my editor without defensiveness and work hard to make it as good as it can be.
What are yours?
Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year
We do need some intention if this is to be a writing year. It’s too easy for our practice and creativity to slip beneath the mountain of busy-work we fill our lives with.
This free online writing workshop will give you the space and structure to think clearly about what you want from your writing in 2026 – and how to actually make it happen.
Webinar Details
When: Monday 19 January 2026
Where: Online via Zoom (link sent upon registration)
Cost: Free
Who: Any writer wanting clarity and motivation for the year ahead
Duration: One hour
Register here to secure your spot. We’ll send you the webinar link closer to the date.
What You’ll Gain from This Writing Planning Session
- Clarity on your writing goals without the pressure of resolutions
- Community connection with other writers starting their year
- Practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles
- Sustainable approach to maintaining your writing practice
- Interactive discussion with experienced writing teachers
Let’s make this a year of intention, creativity, and sustainable writing practice. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wishing you a happy writing year,
Jo-Anne
After the Webinar: Keep the Momentum Going
This free webinar is just the beginning. If you want ongoing support to maintain your writing intentions throughout 2026:
- Monday Writing Motivation – Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter for writing tips, inspiration, and accountability delivered to your inbox every Monday
- Creative Writing Course – Start in February with structured lessons and community
- Writers’ Circle – Monthly gatherings for accountability and creative connection
- Mentoring Programme – One-on-one guidance for your specific writing goals
Not sure which is right for you? Join the webinar and ask us your questions!
