The Writer's Way Membership
Where writing meets community & personal growth. We take our dreams seriously.
Does any of this sound like you?
You've been told you need a writing community, but you don't know where to find it.
You want a supportive community
You long for a community that feels supportive. One that loves and accepts all types of writing, from fiction to romance to fantasy to science fiction to horror. We love and accept all genres here. 📚
You're ready to get serious about this writing thing
Maybe you've been in writing groups that last for a few months and then eventually fade out 😫. You're tired of it. You want a place to commit and know that you'll be held accountable so that you can actually achieve your dreams. 💫
You want writing to be easier & more joyful
Writing can be hard, yes, but it's MUCH EASIER & more fun when we have built-in supports. Just like having a personal trainer makes going to the gym a no-brainer, having a membership gives you a place to land. ✍
You want to learn & improve your writing life
At The Writer's Way, we love to learn 🧠. Progress & process are our middle names! We develop tools that take us to our next level, so we can build the writing life we dream of. We know that writing is a skill, just like knitting or learning a language.
What to expect in the membership
Perspective & Creativity
Just as a garden requires nurturing, watering, and pruning to grow, your mindset needs attention and care to flourish. 🌿 A growth mindset is like cultivating a garden, where you intentionally plant positive thoughts, water them with self-compassion, and prune away negative self-talk.
Writing Development & Self-Improvement
We're here to grow & improve, in both our writing and our regular lives. We know that writing is a marathon & not a race. We practice writing & know that it's a skill we can improve. We love to add to our "writer's toolbox" so we have a plethora of resources & techniques we can lean on for our writing. 🛠
Gentle Persistance & Guidance
We don't do burnout culture here, but we also don't make excuses. At the membership, you'll be encouraged to go after your writing dreams in a sustainable way that doesn't lead to crash & burn. 😎
The Writing Membership of Your Dreams
The Writer's Way is a writing membership that preaches transforming your mindset, radical self compassion, & process over product.
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Coworking & Writing Sessions (over 15 hours per week)
Want to join a coworking session & write 500 words? Develop your characters? Finally crack the code on your plot issue? Coworking is the place. There are several options through the week to write with others (literally 15 hours as of May 2024). This is a fan favorite in the membership: you show up & you write! These range from 1 hour to even 4-5 hours long. Want to host a writing sprint? You're welcome to do that too! 🙌
In addition to the Zoom cowriting that's hosted, there's also an open Discord "Body Double" channel that's available to access 24/7, including a sprint bot also available 24/7!
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Coffee & Connect Community Events
This might sound scary to the introverted writer, but don't worry. Coffee and connect sessions are an agenda-free place to chat and get to know each other. ☕ You'll have a place to fangirl over the book you just read or the podcast you're listening to. Want to talk about that new season of Bridgerton on Netflix? The best part of these sessions are the shared resources & the comradery.
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Brainstorming Sessions
We've all hit a plot problem that stops us in our tracks. Maybe you have no one in your life to bounce off ideas with, or you want other storytellers who get it to help you. In brainstorming, you can chat about that tricky plot twist you're trying to develop, or get help working through your character's arc. 💭
Brainstorming is a place where you can come for assistance on your stories. Everyone signs a CODE OF CONDUCT, so you never have to worry that someone will steal your story idea.
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Private Discord
Discord is our go-to for keeping in touch with each other. This is the place to share that meme you saw on Instagram, or post wins and woes. Want someone to cheer you on as you write, or support you when things are challenging? This is the place. 💁♀️
We also get serious about writing with channels dedicated to check-ins, goals + accountability, resources, and more related to your craft and WIPs. This is the heart of the membership. Discord gives you the ability to stay connected to your community whenever it's convenient for you.
Let's make writing a priority.
Your writing life deserves it.
Meet your membership host
Monica Hay
If you’re new here, hi! I’m a writing coach & specialize in helping writers overcome procrastination & perfectionism. I also attract fellow ADHDers. 😁
I have a Master’s in Publishing and a Bachelor’s in English Literature from UC Berkeley. I often like to call myself a “recovering academic.” I worked in the industry as an assistant for two different literary agencies & I was the Director's Assistant for Write On Con.
In 2021, I decided to take everything I've learned about the creative process & help writers like you.
I believe creativity is our birthright. And I believe that through the right supports and resources, we can create the writing life we dream of. It's my mission to provide a space for you to grow as a writer, and create lasting friendships along the way.
HR Corner with Marta
"What does HR have to do with writing?" Good question! Often, one of the hardest things about writing is managing our days jobs & careers with our writing lives. My assistant extraordinaire Marta 👩💼 has a background in HR and can support you in changing your career.
Book Club
Every quarter, we read a book together! Book club provides a place for self improvement, self discovery, & massive growth opportunities. Think of bookclub as the supercharger to your growth & progress in your writing life. 📗
Expert Calls
Expert Calls are exactly what they sound like: experts in the industry come & chat! Some past calls include Writing on The Margins of Your Life, Working Through Revision, and Landing an Agent. Sometimes it's a casual Q&A, and other times it's a presentation style. In Tier 2, you'll not only get access to future Expert Calls, but also get the library of calls we've had in the past. 🎞
The Writer's Way Membership
Affordable as fuck.
Get everything for $37 a month.
$37per month
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Coworking Sessions/Cowriting Sessions to take action on your manuscript (10+ hours of cowriting per week)
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Discord Community for ongoing support & connection
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Coffee & Connect Events to meet other members in an agenda-free environment
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Brainstorming Sessions twice a month to help you think through those pesky plot problems
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Discord Coworking/Body Doubling Channel & a Sprint Bot/Channel available 24/7
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Group Coaching with Monica once a month to blast through any writing challenges and roadblocks
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Manifest that Sh*it to keep you aligned with your dreams
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Live Masterclasses & Journal Prompts
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Live Expert Calls from people in the industry to learn & develop your craft
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Writing Challenges once per quarter to incentivize and gamify writing
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Masterclass & Expert Calls Replay Library (ability to watch all past expert calls & masterclasses)
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HR Corner with Marta to help you secure a role that supportsyour writing life
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Book Club for self improvement & personal growth
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Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm pretty busy. Will I be able to attend everything?
We're also busy! The membership has coworking sessions & calls happening at all sorts of times and for several time zones, so have no fear. You can also volunteer to run a coworking session on a regular basis, which gives you the opportunity to get your butt in the chair on a consistent basis.
What do you mean by "where writing meets personal growth?"
In the membership, a lot of us are obsessed with self-development. We love to learn and grow. We're always thirsting for more knowledge and resources that help us create the writing life we love.
Who is this a good fit for?
Great question! This is for you if:
- You're ready to finally finish your book (or several)
- You're excited about finally making writing a priority in your life.
- You're ready for a change.
- You like witchy stuff & spirituality (or overall don't hate it).
- Self development & growth sounds fun to you.
This is NOT for you if:
- You don't have the space to write your book (maybe you're getting a degree, or writing just isn't your main priority! Totally valid).
- This is not for you if you're triggered by cussing (I cuss and I don't apologize).
- If you're living within a victim mindset. I'm here to get you to write & encourage you to make changes in your life, no matter how small. If you're stuck in a victim mentality, this won't help you.
- You poo poo genres or srorytelling types (romance, fantay, romantasy, graphic novels, etc). I do not tolerate this.
- If you're a woman who consistently hates on other women (queens fix each other's crowns 👑).
Can I cancel anytime?
Yep!
Here is what members say..
The Writers Way Membership has been nothing short of transformative for my writing journey. After years of procrastination and butting my head against resistance, I completed my first novel two months after joining the program. Monica is an incredibly compassionate coach, and I've received endless encouragement and support from the community she has built with WWM. She has instilled in me the importance of showing up for my writing consistently, and for the first time in over a decade, I was able to make the transition from just thinking about writing and dreaming about writing to actually writing.
Jordan
About a year and a half ago I was ready to quit writing. But what I learned and experienced in Monica’s program gave me a new perspective and set me back on the road to being a creative. That itself was wonderful and life changing.
The membership is what has helped sustain and grow that perspective and I am so thankful I signed up.
In this space there is a community, accountability, support, co-working, brainstorming, and a place where people understand the difficulties, joys, frustrations, and successes of being creative.
Monica isn’t selling a magic pill here. I can say with my whole heart, what she has created here is a place where we as writers can support each other and get the tools to live the dream. It is one of the best things I ever did for myself and I cannot recommend it enough!
Chris
I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without Monica’s program. I joined in early 2023, and within a year, my manuscript was completed, edited, and published. I could not have done any of this without the training modules, group calls, and the amazing support of Monica and this diverse group of writers. If you’re serious about your writing and are wanting to level up and achieve your dreams, JOIN!
Tori
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