Welcome friends!
As a former journalist and teacher, I've helped aspiring writers all over the world find and tell their stories. Whether you're wanting help getting started or are working on a more in-depth piece, I work as your personal editor to provide professional guidance, tips, feedback and support at any stage of the writing process.
My specialty is personal writing. I help students learn a toolbox of narrative writing techniques to power their ideas and message. It can be a personal essay, a newsletter, social media content, a feature article, a political column, Substack posts, or memoir and legacy projects.
I offer one-on-one private coaching as well as group workshops both in person and online. I'm excited to work with you to help you amplify your writing voice and simply love the craft.
Janine
Check out my Substack!
On my Write Good Substack, I share my thoughts on writing, reading and AI, as well as everyday experiences and musings. I encourage all my students to explore Substack since it's an inspiring ecosystem of writers and writing. Why not start your own!
Find Your Voice
Find your best real-life stories through fun and effective brainstorming exercises
Learn tricks and tips on how to get your words flowing
Ditch perfectionism and negative self-talk
Tell Your Stories
Learn the best writing techniques and devices that the pros use
Get the right outline and structure for your work
Find inspiration, support and encouragement
Love the Craft
Learn how to edit and revise your own work. Where to cut and where to expand.
How to sharpen your focus and develop meaning and depth.
Discover how AI can work as your "thinking partner."
Story Room
Writing Workshops
Coming Soon!
I will be holding personal writing workshops for women this summer and fall with my teacher friend, Jennifer Selin.
The first will be in July at Jennifer's charming beach cottage in Laguna Beach. We will work with a small group of women to help them conjure their most interesting and meaningful real-life stories, and then guide them through a series of writing exercises together. Sharing is optional. The point is to tap our creativity and have fun together.
If you are interested in getting on our list, email Janine: J9robinsonlb@gmail.com.
We will also be starting a longer series of personal writing workshops this fall.