This is What a Writing Community Looks Like

This week in my Write Yourself Out Foundations group coaching call, I had the privilege of listening to queer writers share their dreams and fears about writing their stories.

I heard stories about the importance of finding common ground in the disparate parts of the queer community. About fighting insurance companies for gender confirmation surgery. About being forced to hide who you are to do work you love. About tapping into your divine to live as your authentic self. About losing friends and family as you celebrate finally being yourself.

An hour later, my cheeks were wet and my heart was full as I imagined the impact these books will make once they are out in the world.

In my book coaching work, I ask writers to dig deep to get clear on WHY they are writing their books. These LGBTQ+ writers already have a profound understanding of their “whys.” They are ready to go all in and do the hard work of planning their books so they can write forward with intention and purpose. 

And best of all, they get to do this work in community with other queer writers. Where they don’t have to explain themselves or fear being judged. Where they can be themselves—living out loud and proud.

This picture. These writers. This impact on the world. This is why I do the work I do.

Are you looking for a writing community to support you on your memoir writing journey? 

Fill out this form to be added to the interest list for the next round of Write Yourself Out Foundations, launching in October—just in time for National Coming Out Day!