My name is Denise and I have always loved writing journals and letters. 15 years ago I began writing for several newspaper columns locally for our local University of California extension. Most of my columns have focused on research based horticultural and gardening advice and I have created content for several pilot programs designed to educate the public about wildfire danger, forest health, etc. I occasionally edit for other people, and I am the person that finds misspellings and grammatical errors in almost everything. Now I am involved in a new project that will require a larger means of reaching people, presenting information, and alternative solutions. Daunting, but exciting.
So I am happy to be amongst you all.

Please excuse my tardiness to introduce myself. I’m 43 days away from my wedding day, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join this group and receive such priceless training. I’m Monica, and I live in Atlanta, GA. By day, I am a Tech Writer. I have dreams of being published one day. I know I have a ways to go, though. Right now, I need to work on foundational things like discipline - making time to write and writing regularly - connecting with other writers, and learning as much as I can about the craft and the publishing industry, and simply becoming confident in my own voice and my own message (as I work to identify them both).

I blog at http://www.becompletelyyou.com. I’d also love to connect on Twitter. @a_girlseyeview

I look forward to connecting with Jeff and each one of you all. I’ve been looking for a writing group for quite some time. Hopefully, I’ll find one here.

Hi everyone - I’m Emily from Lexington, KY. I am a social media consultant (after jumping from the corporate world after 10 years of brand management) and blogger at http://www.skinnyemmie.com. My blog has really helped me develop my voice and find my tribe. It started out strictly as a weight loss blog, but has turned into something that seems to resonate with people just passionate about fitness, health, and overcoming self-doubt to live the best life possible.

I want to write a weight loss/self acceptance memoir, but also have an interest in YA and contemporary women’s fiction. I’m currently dabbling in freelance writing for a few health/fitness publications.

Would love to connect with you all. Twitter @skinnyemmie Facebook: http://facebook.com/skinnyemmie Web: http://skinnyemmie.com

And I start things off with a TYPO. Fabulous. I am from Queens, NY!

Hi Everyone!
My intro will be brief. Time at the computer comes in about 5 minute intervals during the day!

My name is Erika, and I am excited to be a part of this group. I am a wife, a mom of three (4, 2, and 5 mos.), and a writer. I also homeschool our daughter and work part-time at our church coordinating the children’s ministry. Life is full!

My blog, erikadawson.com, is geared toward women, particularly moms, and I mostly write about faith, family, and the lessons I’m learning.

I’m really excited about this course, and I’m eager to learn with and from all of you!

Looking forward to connecting outside of the forums, too!

Twitter: Erika_Dawson

Facebook: Erika {Sweeting} Dawson

Blog: erikadawson.com

Hi tribe! My name is Alexa - I live in Australia, native German yogi, surfer, kite surfer, nature lover and yoga teacher, holistic health & life coach! I am finally following my dream and learn how to write, fearlessly. The urge: I want to be able to contribute in a bigger way - creating my own health & yoga tribe!

Conect with me: http://www.facebook.com/alexa.nehter

Hi there Tribe

I am also late to the party but I have been following you all and am really impressed (if not a little daunted) by the amazing talent out there.

My name is Kelly and I am at the very early stages of establishing myself as a freelance writer and building my website platform http://www.peytonwriter.com

Writing has been a passion of mine since early childhood. But I have spent the last 25 years in a corporate environment, working primarily as a strategist. I still work today in my strategic consulting business at http://www.lansseni.co.nz

However over the last few years a number of people have crossed my path and offered me some kind of insight or opportunity to realize my dream of becoming a writer. A few weeks ago I read Jeff’s ‘You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)’ on a business trip from New Zealand to Hong Kong. In that moment I decided to take the next step - and now here I am.

I am interested in a diverse range of genre including corporate ghostwriting, everyday memoir, social commentary, travel writing and poetry (which I haven’t written since I was 14yrs!)

I don’t know where my journey as a writer will take me. I just know that I am supposed to be right here, right now.

I hope to connect with you through these forums (I am in New Zealand so might not typically make the conference calls!) But you can also find me at http://www.peytonwriter.com or on email [email protected]
(Any feedback or suggestions on my website would be very welcome - still loading up pages etc)

Cheers

Kels

Great to meet you all. My name is Stephanie and I live in the Boston area. I’m also a late-bloomer Not just in this course, either, friends…I’ve had a busy past few weeks so haven’t been super-actively involved here, although I have been following along and listening to the podcasts and doing some of the exercises, although not all.
My passions are open water swimming (sometimes called wild swimming), yoga, reading, cooking, writing, connecting with friends and family and generally trying to re-invent myself at 60. This course is a lot of fun. It’s provoking me to think and consider things from a new perspective. I like the push and I like the inspiration of doing this as others are doing “it”, too. Thank you, Jeff Goins, for your materials, insights and support!