Standing at the Threshold

A Quick Update on The Writer's Spiral Course and When to Expect the Video and Field Guide

Dear Readers:

I love reading your messages asking when we begin. Truly. Your enthusiasm tells me we’re standing in exactly the right place together.

The Writer’s Spiral is a course for wisdom writers—writers who are less interested in rushing toward output and more interested in writing with depth, continuity, and lived experience. Some of you are longtime writers. Some of you are newer to publishing, but not new to paying attention. All of you are here because you sense that your voice is ready to enter a more intentional public conversation.

In January, our theme is The Threshold. Together, we’ll focus on orientation rather than pressure:
– understanding what Substack is (and isn’t)
– creating a grounded, provisional profile
– choosing primary and secondary categories with discernment
– and publishing a low-stakes first post that helps you feel your voice in a public context with your audience

I want to let you know that the course welcome video and the January Threshold Field Guide/Workbook will be posted by Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. There are two Open Studio (Live) Sessions on Wednesday, January 14th and January 28th at 11 a.m. (Eastern Time)

There’s a very small delay because I’m making a few final adjustments to the video narration and putting the finishing touches on the Field Guide to ensure everything reflects the care, pacing, and clarity this work deserves.

Thank you for your patience and for your excitement. It tells me how ready you are to begin.

We’ll step through the doorway together very soon!

The January Threshold Field Guide will accompany our work this month, offering reflections, exercises, and clear guidance to help you find your footing and cross the threshold gently.

The Writer’s Spiral Course is a Paid Subscriber Benefit

If you’re reading this and feeling a quiet yes, I want to share one important note. The Writer’s Spiral is a 12-month course for paid subscribers, with a different theme guiding us each month. The paid tier is what makes this kind of slow, attentive work possible. If you’d like to join us and move through the year together, you’re warmly invited to upgrade ($9/month or $99 annual). There’s no pressure, only an open door if this feels like the right moment for you.