I’m Traci Skuce–writer and story midwife. I help fiction and memoir writers bring vitality and life into their stories so they can finish the truest versions of their books and get them out into the world.
Writers are full of stories.
True or fantastical, subtle or hilarious, poignant or heartbreaking. Fiction or memoir.
And many writers (most?!) launch into their story ideas with amazing vision and great enthusiasm. BUT their energy fizzles and wanes when crafting the story (or life) gets complicated.
Because it always gets complicated.
You’re ready to write, but the story doesn’t come out the way you envisioned.
You’ve got a first draft, but then what?
You write, but your story goes in circles.
You’ve plotted and planned but the elements of the story just won’t weave together.
Or, you don’t have time, you never have enough time, but you really really want to write.
Let’s face it–it’s easier to start a story than it is to finish it.
It’s even easier to not write at all.
Which is why most writers end up with manuscripts only three-quarters-done.
Why they have drafts written in fits and starts on their laptops.
Why stories and books stay stuck in their heads and never on the page.
Why so many writers never finish writing their books.
You prioritize your writing and figure out the best possible way to write your story.
You access your true voice and let it shine on the page.
You finally finish your book.
Not just a first draft but all the way through to the final manuscript.
Then the tingly thrill of holding your book in your hands.
And people–your readers–telling you how your story resonates in their hearts and minds.
IT’S ALL POSSIBLE.
AND IN THE STAY MOTIVATED STORY INTENSIVE, I’LL SHOW YOU HOW.
I created The Stay Motivated Story Intensive when I realized that so many fiction and memoir writers were struggling to prioritize their writing and give their stories the deep attention they deserved.
These writers would look for answers in craft books or ask for feedback from beta readers, but they weren’t getting the help they needed.
In 1995, after my son was born, someone gave me Natalie Goldberg’s book, Writing Down the Bones and I committed to a writing practice.
I filled dozens of notebooks. And I thought by filling notebooks stories and essays would simply emerge. Some did. After a decade, though, I became frustrated: Why did some stories work and others start strong and then drift off–or disintegrate?
That question took me years–one MFA and one short story collection later–of investigation.
I am passionate about what I discovered. And now I want to share my discoveries with you.
$2997 CAD
or 6 installments of $529 CAD
There are no refunds for The Stay Motivated Story Intensive.
Not at all. I work with both fiction and memoir writers ready to commit to their writing project–small or large.
The Story Intensive is an investment to help bring you closer to your writing dream. I remortgaged my house to go do my MFA and I’m not recommending you do that. Instead, I’ve broken down payments into six monthly installments.
All classes and coaching calls will be recorded. If you can’t commit to the live sessions, they will be available to view at any time after that. The lessons are applicable and available during and after the course dates. This course is for you, so you can write your fiction or memoir.
100%! I’m offering a special version of this course, that includes 1:1 support and direct coaching. Connect with me for a consult to see if it’s a good fit.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact me:
Listen, I know it feels scary to invest in your writing. Like you have to justify it, or prove your story is worth it. I’ve been there. And it kept me from really diving into my creative work for way too long.
I know you want to get your story out in the world. And I know there are people waiting to read it. Don’t keep them waiting.
I’m right here, ready to help you.