Writing the Story of You

Writing the Story of You
A 9-month program, beginning February 10, 2026
Online
Facilitators: Lauren Chambliss and Trebbe Johnson

A personal narrative, whether intended for family and friends or to publish for a wider audience, requires creating content that delights the senses and highlights the most compelling threads of the story.

We are widely published authors who have mastered the art of taking writing from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

With our personalized slate of tips, techniques and tools, you will access your creativity and upgrade your writing skills to turn your ideas and drafts into publishable work, whether in the form of an article, essay, or book.

We will cover:

• Finding your focus
• Using dynamic, evocative and active language
• Understanding pacing, flow and rhythm
• How-tos of traditional or self-publishing
• and much more

Cost:

$1,800.00

Program includes:

• Nine, two-hour online sessions, the second Tuesday of every month, starting February 10, 2026 
• Each of the nine experiential sessions will be devoted to learning and practicing a different skill, with handouts and activities to expand your experience between sessions.
• Two individualized editing sessions with Trebbe and/or Lauren

Facilitators 

Lauren Chambliss is a lifelong published journalist, creative nonfiction writer, soul explorer, and compassionate guide who finds deep joy in helping others bring their stories to life.  She recently retired from teaching writing at Cornell University and now devotes her time to creating rich, accessible resources that empower people to shape their lived experiences—whether rooted in family history, soulful reflection, or personal journey—into meaningful, publishable work.

Trebbe Johnson is the author of many articles and essays and five books, most recently Fierce Consciousness: Surviving the Sorrows of Earth and Self. Trebbe has camped alone in the Arctic wilderness; studied classical Indian dance; and worked as an artist’s model, a street sweeper in an English village, and an award-winning multimedia producer. She has led contemplative journeys in a clear-cut forest, at Ground Zero in New York City, and with military veterans.

More information and registration link coming soon!