Calling MOST Writers

(and those who want to be)

Only 97 65 remaining spots for the

Heal + Create Writer’s Group

Are you called to write but …

Have an inner calling to write but often find yourself stuck, ashamed of your lack of progress – and confused by why all of those other people seem to write and share themselves with the world – but it remains so difficult for you?

You’re not alone!

The leaders of this new community, Jacob Nordby and Lauren Sapala have worked with thousands of writers. They have discovered the most common reasons that writers stay hidden, stymied, and embarrassed that they can’t seem to create all of the wise, beautiful things that exist in them.

If you procrastinate or find yourself with chronic writer’s block … there’s nothing wrong with you!

Hint: there are probably old traumatic experiences embedded in your nervous system that need gentleness and research-based practices to heal so that you can create more effortlessly.

Have you ever wished …

that you could find a guided writing community to support your growth, healing, and creative development?

You just did!

Watch this video in which Jacob Nordby & Lauren Sapala describe this new group – and invite you to join us

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Topics & Time Stamps

3:10 The writer’s “not good enough” wound
7:53 The crucial need for creative community
8:47 Erasing imposter syndrome
11:11 Why interaction and connection change everything
13:54 How this community works

15:47 Addressing stuckness, anxiety & writer’s block
17:39 Who shouldn’t join the group
19:12 End the overwhelm and inner writing war
22:38 Learning how to publish
24:20 We want to help you realize your creative potential
27:01 What’s included in membership

Become the writer YOU were always meant to be

Write the Story That’s Calling to You

Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing your memoir, or you have a novel inside you waiting to be born, the Heal + Create Writer’s Community will help you begin to nurture that creative seed.

Whether you’re drawn to short stories, poetry, songwriting, or cultivating a regular journaling practice, all forms of writers and writing are welcome in the Heal + Create Writer’s Community.

* Special focus on highly-sensitive, empathic, and introverted writers.

What Our Clients are Saying

Having worked with both Jacob and Lauren for the last several years, I can’t imagine a better, more powerful partnership to teach about the intersection of Healing + Creativity. Jacob and Lauren complement each other in their knowledge and styles to form an Inner Artist Super Hero. So many of us have some kind of kryptonite that zaps our belief in ourselves. It comes in a lot of forms. Jacob and Lauren taught me how to overcome it. I came to both of them in the darkest of times. They were my light when I couldn’t find it. Obviously—I can’t say enough about them. This community thrills me to no end.

Working with Lauren Sapala has changed my life. I can't say enough good things about her intuitive gifts. She is a selfless guide who lights the way until you understand that you've been holding your own light the whole time. When you take a class with Lauren, you learn not only how to access your inner gift as a writer and a creator, you learn how to access yourself, period. Jacob Nordby is like fresh-baked bread for a starving stomach, gas for an empty gas tank, and a warm coat on a winter's night. He's inspiring, supportive, and funny, no question about it. But more than that, he cares deeply about the inner transformation of his students. You'll feel it.

“Jacob Nordby and Lauren Sapala ... Wow!!! They're my heroes. They helped me find the courage to step out into the light, declare myself a writer and believe it.”

“In my ongoing search as a writer several years ago, I stumbled upon the work of both Jacob and Lauren. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to work with both of them in a more directed way through their courses and coaching. Both of them have opened many doors for me as a writer and as a seeker, and have really shed some golden light on areas where I have often felt lost or overwhelmed from a creative standpoint. I could not be more grateful for their ever-patient guidance, wisdom, and friendship, and I cannot recommend their work highly enough. If you’re looking for creative guidance, look no further. They are, for lack of a better phrase, the real deal.”

I can't say enough good things about Lauren and Jacob. They are so good at seeing through the surface to the root of a problem and helping untangle it. Their style is gentle and completely free of judgment. Lauren has a magical way of naming the things you can't quite put your finger on, and she doesn't tell you what your story should say, she just helps you write it... both literally and metaphorically. Jacob has a way of making you feel stable and grounded. Like your problems are being transmuted into fuel. I have felt lighter, stronger, and more at peace after working with both of them. It's like they use their wisdom to help you find your own. If you want to work with a team that makes you feel completely seen and understood, I cannot recommend Jacob and Lauren enough.

Group Workshops

Two monthly 90-minute online workshops with Jacob and Lauren – highly experiential and interactive. Replays provided for all workshops so you won't miss a thing.

Silent writing sessions

Monthly online silent writing group session that will help you focus and ... do the work.

Expert Guest Teachers

Once per quarter, you will have a special experience with experts in publishing, editing, PR, and the various writing styles – inspiring and designed to help you develop your writing skills and career ... at your speed

Writing prompts

Weekly writing prompts to your email to keep you inspired and moving forward

private community

Connect with each other and your mentors in a dedicated private community on this site! Plus access all of your courses, forum, and replays in one place.
* Coming soon: mobile app for iPhone and Android

Heal + Create Benefits

Enjoy 50% off online courses on writing and creative development, 20% off Heal + Create virtual retreats and events, and 10% off in-person events ... PLUS Heal + Create is a full-featured community in development – you get access to all of the general benefits as they are added!

+ Enjoy These Added Writer's Community Member Bonuses

Four Video Writing Courses

All Community Members get 50% off these courses designed to help you get writing, keep writing, and understand your creative process like never before.
*Over 35 hours of video lessons!

Meditations for Writers

All Community Members download a playlist of specially created meditations and visualizations to help you move into your writing practice with confidence, less anxiety, and more creative energy.

1 : 1 Sessions

All Annual Community Members get a complimentary one-on-one session each with Lauren Sapala and Jacob Nordby included in your package!
These sessions have a real value of $300!
*Must enroll for the annual membership to be eligible.

Writer's Journal

All Annual Community Members get this beautiful hard-bound journal for $0 ($24.99 price).
Monthly members get 20% off!
Retreat-Only guests may order at $24.99.

It all starts with the Kick-Off virtual retreat!

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 – 22

We will open our launch group with a special Heal + Create Writer’s Virtual Retreat that will help you get set for a year of creative restoration and breakthrough.

See below for all the details!

When you select your monthly or annual membership, your first payment is your ticket to this retreat.

Not sure you can commit to the community yet? Purchase the Retreat-Only Pass and join us.

Only 97 65 available spots for this launch group!

Joining us for the Kick-Off Retreat only? That’s great … there’s plenty of room for you.

KICKOFF

Heal + Create Virtual Writer's Retreat Intensive

Saturday, May 21 – Sunday, May 22

What Is It

What is it?

Join us for a weekend virtual intensive designed to bathe your writer's spirit in inspiration and restorative experiences.

Each session will be recorded and you will have access to the video replays for 9+ months!

Focus on highly sensitive, empathic, and introverted writers
Live group writing sessions to help you move beyond stuck and into creative flow
Experiential workshops covering perfectionism, writer's block, creative process, and more ...

Your enrollment in the launch group is your retreat pass – or join us for the retreat only if you're not sure about the community yet.

When Is It

Event Details

Saturday, May 21

The Healed Creative – Jacob Nordby 9 – 10:30 am Pacific
Intuitive Writing – Lauren Sapala 11:30 – 1 pm Pacific
Coffee & Writing with Julia Cameron 2:30 – 3 pm Pacific
Silent Writing – Lauren Sapala 4 – 5 pm Pacific

Sunday, May 22

Memoir Magic – Lauren Sapala 9 – 10:30 am Pacific
Write to Heal, Heal to Write – Jacob Nordby 11:30 - 1 pm Pacific
Intuitive Memoir – Anna-Marie O'Brien 2:30 - 3:30 pm Pacific
Silent Writing – Lauren Sapala and Jacob Nordby 4 - 5:15 pm Pacific

All sessions will be recorded and you will have access to the video replays for 9+ months!

Who Is It For

Who Should Come?

This virtual retreat is especially for you if ...

You feel called to write
You've struggled to get started or maintain a writing practice
You'd love to understand what has stymied you in the past – and gain tools to dissolve the blocks
You want to learn research-based practices that you can use for the rest of your life (neuroscience and psychological fundamentals)

Who shouldn't enroll ...

Writers looking for a quick fix
Writers who want a "write your bestseller in a weekend" workshop
Writers who don't need support and guidance to assist in their creative process

How Do I Get Started

How Do I Get Started?

Ready to go?

Scroll to the "Let's Get Started" section and choose between:

Monthly Member
Annual Member

Or, if you aren't sure about committing to the community just yet:

Kickoff Retreat Only

Mash (or gently click) that Join Now button and we'll see you in the retreat!

Special Kickoff Guests

Author of The Artist’s Way

Julia Cameron

The author of The Artist’s Way will join us for a conversation about writing and share from her upcoming book, Write for Life: A Toolkit for Writers. During her long career, this creative pioneer whom The New York Times calls, “the queen of change,” has written over 40 books, and The Artist’s Way has sold more than 5 million copies to date.

Author of Adventures of a Metalhead Librarian

Anna-Marie O'Brien

When she’s not writing, Anna-Marie O’Brien is a mom, a wife, and a children’s librarian. She has an affinity for the supernatural, alternative history, astrology and tarot, and a deep love for all things medieval. She’s a little OCD+ADD+ESP with a good dash of rebelliousness thrown in. All fueled by coffee and rock n’ roll. Anna-Marie has an undergraduate degree in medieval history from Arizona State University, and an MLIS from UCLA. She’s been a public librarian since 2003.

Let's Get Started!

$ 69 Per Month

Month-by-month
Kickoff Retreat Access
All Retreat Replays
More Member Bennies!

$ 767 Annually

Full Year of Writer's Group
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Best Value

$ 97 One Time

Kickoff Retreat Access
All Retreat Replays

FAQs

I'm not sure about the membership yet but want to attend the Kickoff Retreat. What happens to what I've paid if I decide to join?

If you decide to join during or after the Kickoff Retreat, your ticket will be applied to your first month of membership dues or to your annual member fees. We will provide instructions during the Retreat for those wishing to continue.

* IMPORTANT NOTE: the initial launch group has only 97 spots available. We cannot guarantee that your spot will be open if you wait. However, as we open more member seats, you will be notified first and can apply your Retreat ticket price at that time.

What happens if your 97 spots fill before I make a decision?

The initial launch group has only 97 spots available. We cannot guarantee that your spot will be open if you wait. However, as we open more member seats, we will email our lists and you can join at that time.

Please don’t wait! This launch group will fill very quickly and we don’t want you to miss out.

What does my Writer's Community membership provide?

Your registration includes full access to the Heal + Create membership community. Within this community platform you will have access to the monthly workshops, replays, any of your courses, and the private writers’ group. Your membership includes full access to the general Heal + Create community and monthly content, which will come online soon.

What happens after I enroll in the program?

You’ll immediately receive a payment confirmation and an email to the Heal + Create Writers’ Community program. You’ll be emailed instructions with Zoom links for the Kickoff Retreat and more info for using your membership.

What kind of writer do I need to be to join this program?

Any kind! Writers of all stripes and all skill levels (even total beginners) are welcome. If you feel that you would be helped with consistent support, learning opportunities, a loving community, and experiential programs, this is a good home for you.

I’m introverted and anxious in groups but this sounds like a good fit for me. What are the participation requirements?

You can participate as much, or as little, as feels comfortable to you. Writers are welcome to leave their cameras off during workshops and silent writing sessions, and everyone will be on mute during silent writing sessions except for Jacob and Lauren. So, you can remain relatively anonymous and still join in from the comfort of your own home.

I live in a weird time zone for US-based programs, will I still get benefit and how can I participate from where I am?

The Writers’ Community platform and private group make it easy to stay connected from wherever you are and when you can participate!

Each live session will be recorded and all active members get access to the full video replays. The exception is the Silent Writing groups, which are regular meetings are not recorded.

We welcome our friends from all time zones and regions of the world and will seek to offer ways for you to connect as often as possible!

What computer requirements do I need to participate?

Almost any smartphone, PC, or tablet will work. The membership workshops and online sessions are delivered via Zoom. Video replays will be provided via our membership portal and can be viewed on any computer or mobile device.

What if I can’t make it to a live workshop session?

All workshops will be recorded and made available for streaming within 48 hours. You will have access to the recordings as long as you maintain your membership.

What if I can’t make it to a live Silent Writing session?

Silent writing sessions will not be recorded, but they will happen regularly – and you don’t need to pre-register – so you can easily catch the next one on the schedule.

Can I cancel my membership at any time?

We seek to create a cohesive community with sharing, connection, and support. This means that we ask you to join with the intention of being a regular part of our group. However, you can cancel your membership at any time.

See the FAQ regarding refunds

What about refunds?

We understand that, in some rare cases, program participants may have been confused about the details or terms of the program, or subsequently realize that they won’t be able to commit to participating in the program based on conflicts with scheduling, or other sudden unexpected life events. In these rare cases, we are able to issue a prorated, or partial refund, based on the length of time the participant has been a member of the Heal + Create Writer’s Community.

However, we also have the experience of many years of teaching various types of students and we know that it is quite common to enter into deeply transformative work, and then want to quit when the work begins to actually start changing your life. This is so common because most people tend to go into resistance when faced with letting go of their old fear patterns and moving into something new.

The more people we have who are 100% committed to being present in the Heal + Create Writer’s Community, and to showing up and doing the work, the better the community will be for everyone involved. We believe that each person’s investment in the program reflects their level of commitment. For that reason, we ask that program participants only request refunds if the request is made from a place of true necessity or emergency.

I have more questions, can you help me?

Please use the Contact form on this page and send us any questions you have! We will respond ASAP.

Meet the Writer's Community Team

Jacob Nordby is the author of The Divine Arsonist – A Tale of Awakening, Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives, and The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life. He worked in traditional publishing for almost a decade and owns an indie publishing house, Manifesto Publishing.

He is also the co-founder of The Institute for Creative Living and the Heal + Create community.

Find him at www.jacobnordby.com

Lauren is a writer, writing coach, and an INFJ. She also wrote The INFJ Writer, Firefly Magic, and The INFJ Revolution, books for intuitive introverts, HSPs, empaths, and all other sensitive, struggling artists. She founded the popular Write City groups and has created numerous live intensive workshop series and online video courses.

Find her at www.laurensapala.com