Do you have a story, book, screenplay, or poem that you’ve been thinking about for years, but haven’t written?
When you try to write, do you usually feel an urge to do something else?
Does procrastination stop you from writing?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone.
When I became a full-time writer, I answered yes to ALL of these questions. That’s why I created the Fear & Writing course. Once I learned how to face fear and keep writing, I wanted to help others do it too.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Fear & Writing is for anyone who wants to write, but is stopped by fear or procrastination. In this 8-day course, I’ll show you how facing fear doesn’t have to be terrible and difficult; instead, it can be empowering and transformative, leading to more self-knowledge and confidence.
WHO TEACHES THE COURSE?
Fear & Writing is taught by me, Peg Cheng, using uplifting videos, short readings, and inspiring writing exercises. After writing part-time for 12 years, I became a full-time writer and had paralyzing fear. I thought I was the only one but when I taught my Fear & Writing workshop at the Seattle Public Library, I met a lot of people just like me. I created this course so I could help fearful writers everywhere. Watch this video to get a feel for the course and my teaching style.
PRAISE FOR FEAR & WRITING
“I am loving the course! Can’t believe it’s Day 6 already. Today, I wrote about the sound of my children’s voicemail messages. This is the first time I’ve written about how intimate it feels to hear their voices without seeing their faces; how many layers of their raw and nuanced emotion I’m able to attune to when the sound is isolated like that. Thanks again, Peg, for sharing this experience with us fearful writers!”
Rumi Tsuchihashi, Content Strategist & Writer
“The prompts were all thought provoking and interesting. I never felt like I was struggling to write because the prompts were so fruitful. Also, three minutes felt perfect. The writing was less than one page so it felt really do-able and not intimidating. I liked your videos too—they were warm and supportive and funny.”
Elizabeth Franklin, Psychotherapist & Writer
“I took the Fear & Writing course while I was preparing my law school application. Specifically, I was hoping to generate the nerve necessary to tackle my personal statement. It felt great to write every day. I felt a sense of accomplishment and I also felt like I grew considerably. Not only did I muster the courage to put my best foot forward in drafting my personal statement, I was awarded $78,000 in scholarships!”
Michael Kilbourn, Attorney & member of U.S. Air Force
“The part of the course that really helped me, other than the prompts and the timed writing which were great, were the videos. The videos were amazing! You could easily have written those video essays as plain old essays, but the effect wouldn’t have been the same. Your sense of humor really shines through and takes the curse off the habit building.”
Kathy Paul, Poet
“I truly appreciate all the work you’ve put into this writing course, making it a wonderful experience for me and others. Thank you so much for providing me with the tools I needed to express and know myself!”
Jannah Amaly, Population Health Coordinator
“Thank you so much for your teachings, support, positivity, and guidance. I delight in seeing your videos, you give me courage to carry on! I have found your instructions to be clear, easy, brief and very true.”
Bobbi Jenkins, Writer & Poet
“It felt fantastic to write every day. For me, writing is like doing qigong for my mind.”
Michelle Thoreson, Acupuncturist & Qigong Teacher
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?
Every day for 7 days, you’ll open an email from me and you will:
1. Read the day’s lesson,
2. Watch the day’s video, and
3. Write to five prompts.
On Day 8, you’ll do a reflection exercise and email that to me.
Takes 30 minutes or less per day. Simple yet effective.
I talked to B. about the noticeable-but-hard-to-pin-point difference I’ve experienced since completing your course. He offered the suggestion that your course probably helped me form a new neural pathway. The repeated exercises in Fear & Writing seemed to work for me because I was able to complete the writing task from start-to-finish each time. Like any habit, it got easier from doing it over and over, and I think it created a new pathway for my brain to divert to–I don’t have to head down panic-road at the beginning each time. — Christie H.
DO I GET TO INTERACT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR?
YES. Email your questions or comments and I’ll personally respond. If you email me your Day 8 reflection exercise, I’ll send you a BONUS VIDEO!
HOW MUCH DOES THIS COURSE COST?
$45.
NOTE: There are no refunds on e-courses. Please purchase mindfully.
CAN I GIVE THIS COURSE AS A GIFT?
YES. And great idea, by the way. On the payment form, click the present icon (box with ribbon) to allow for gifting.
READY TO START?
This online course is no longer available.