the creative courage writing intensive

Do you have a creative calling or story to tell,
but fear keeps getting in the way?

Early Bird registration is now open for the Creative Courage Writing Intensive which will take place from July 30 - October 8.
Read on for all the details!

LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR A FULFILLING CREATIVE LIFE

*Join me to integrate self-discovery and creative development to build courage in your most authentic voice*
This three-month group intensive explores creative courage through self-discovery and personal storytelling. Participants learn how to nourish their creative practice, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate habits, practices, and ways of living that support a more fully expressed and creatively aligned life.
No matter what form your creativity takes—through creative projects or how you move through your life and career—your voice matters, your story is important, and your expression is part of your purpose. Sometimes what’s missing is the courage to shine unapologetically.
So, what is creative courage?

creative courage is a motivating force that grows when we explore
the stories behind our fears, understand what fuels and blocks our creativity, and start taking meaningful action despite uncertainty.

We need courage to live in alignment with our authentic truths, needs, desires, and callings. To make meaningful choices, navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and create lives that reflect who we truly are. Creative courage helps us move through self-doubt, embrace possibility, step into new seasons of life, and answer the call of a practice, project, or dream even when the path ahead isn't crystal clear.
**The Creative Courage Writing Intensive guides you through the inner work that leads to fuller outer expression.**

The Creative Courage Writing Intensive

framework is based on three core modules:

YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY MIGHT TAKE YOU

Maybe you have ideas that live in notebooks, on post-it notes and vision boards; but you’ve stalled on them for months, sometimes years. When you do set aside time, you feel resistance and disconnection from the work, and the frustration stops you from making progress. As a creative coach, I guide my clients to treat creative blocks as invitations to look deeper.
In the Creative Courage Intensive, we zoom out and explore the larger ecosystem that supports your creativity, because your creative process begins long before you sit down to write, paint, draw, build, plan, or make your art.
Imagine having full trust in your creative practice, no matter what season of life you’re in, no matter what validation you are or aren’t receiving from others. Imagine understanding what nourishes your creativity and intentionally building habits and rhythms that keep your creative cup full. Imagine developing the self-awareness to navigate inner and outer obstacles without losing sight of your creative needs.
And most of all, imagine trusting yourself enough to follow your creative callings without needing guarantees about where they will lead. Approaching your creative life without attachment to outcomes. Instead, leading with curiosity, commitment, and faith in the journey itself. The Creative Courage Intensive provides a foundation for doing all of these things.
*photo credit:* *@luca_nicoletti*

Before I get MORE into the details of the Intensive…

let me tell you why this work matters so much to me PERSONALLY, and
why I believe creative courage changes more than our creative lives.

The practice of writing helped me reframe old stories about mental illness and its impact on my life. Now my mission is to help others improve the quality of their lives through the power of the written word.
When I struggled with my mental health as a young mom, I kept it to myself. Not wanting to appear weak or unstable, I thought I could handle it on my own without talking about it. This is the example that was set for me when I was growing up—we didn’t talk about my mother’s mental illness. But keeping my truths silent was eating me up inside.
When I finally sought out a creative outlet to heal, I soon felt called to contribute to healing discussions around vulnerability and mental health. I stole time to write at lunchtime, late at night after putting the kids to bed, in parking lots in between chauffeuring them around. Inspired and awakened, I couldn’t stop if I wanted to. I would sit in meetings at my corporate job and daydream about the books I wanted to write, and the creative life I wanted to live.
Writing became my lifeline, and eventually I left that job and followed my calling to help others find their voices. And let me tell you, it’s been a bumpy, beautiful ride. Along the way, I found out that our creative callings lead us directly to the fears, doubts, and limiting stories that need our attention. When we learn to work with those obstacles rather than avoid them, we gain the courage to move forward. This is the foundation of the work I do with my clients.

When you let go of old stories about your creative limitations,
you can make room for empowering new possibilities.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Do you have a creative calling that you struggle to start, continue, or finish? Is there a story you need to tell that inspires you and intimidates you at the same time? Perhaps you have an urge to reconnect with your inner artist and rediscover your whimsicality and freedom of expression.
This intensive is the answer for those who have these longings, but struggle to overcome doubt, self-consciousness, uncertainty, and conflicting responsibilities.
Through a combination of live instruction, self-study, group coaching, community support, and storytelling, the creative courage framework leads to a fresh perspective on writing and the role it can play in your life.
*photo credit:* *@jentheodore*

Here are some of the concerns that people come into this experience with:

and here is some of their feedback:

“I’ve taken GG’s Creative Courage course a couple of times and each time, I come away with something new and a courageous piece I didn’t know I had in me. If you’re looking for a way to bring out your courage in your writing, this is the course for you.”

**— Ashleigh Vaughn, writer and creator of *Here Comes the Sun***

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“Working with GG has truly transformed my life. Her Creative Courage Writing Intensive was lovingly crafted and infused with GG’s wisdom and warmth. A master facilitator, GG blended structured learning time with plenty of space for workshop participants to ask questions and share their own experiences, challenges, and discoveries. The connection to and support from the entire group encouraged me as I completed and shared a piece of writing—something I haven’t done for a very long time. I came away with a treasure trove of resources, a plan for continued creative expression and self-care, and the confidence that I can write and share the stories I want to tell. I’m so grateful for this experience. It has filled my empty cup.”

— Jennifer Duncan

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“The Creative Courage intensive helped me develop a story about a difficult experience that I’ve been trying to write about for years. The supportive creative practices GG shared, as well as the safe space she creates in the group, enabled me to access a more honest and vulnerable part of my writing voice.”

— Melissa Waggenspack

“Your guidance has been invaluable to me. Over the past months, I have gained greater insight into my goals and objectives in writing my memoir, and how the memoir could be structured. Your insights have truly helped me gain clarity in my writing journey."

— Cal Williams

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“GG's workshops are always quite transformative for me. Her engaging style and supportive nature make it easy to explore the uncharted territory of my creative efforts. I appreciate the structured approach she takes, as it turns previously daunting goals into the achievable. I also value her commitment to creating a safe and exploratory environment where we can take chances and push boundaries while moving at the pace that is right for us. This helped me find a level of ease in facing my own discomfort. No matter where you are in your creative journey, I'm certain you'll find value in GG's programs. I'm personally looking forward to continuing to learn from and grow through the various AML offerings!”

— Erica D’Eramo, WRITER, coach, FOUNDER tWO pIERS cONSULTING

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“GG is a calm and warm guide - she has a way of leading you back to yourself, and the way that she does it is through the art of writing. I recommend GG to anyone searching for 'what else' - this work will help you return to yourself.”

—Zachary Anderson

ARE YOU READY FOR NEW
CLARITY, ENERGY, INSPIRATION, AND PROGRESS?

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

OVERVIEW

Over the course of the workshop, we will explore the inner work of personal storytelling and the creative expansion it makes possible.

Participants will learn a 4-step process for developing ideas and bringing them to life, and come away with a sustainable creative strategy that keeps you in tune with your creative flow through the ever-changing rhythms of life, work, and personal evolution.

What you’ll experience: There are six live sessions in total—four instructional sessions and two open sessions dedicated to group coaching, Q&A, and personalized support. The workshop is intentionally paced with two weeks between each session to create spaciousness and allow time for reflection and creative incubation. This rhythm supports deeper integration of the material, enhances retention, and helps prevent information overload.

Between Sessions: There will be reflection exercises between sessions and a writing project to work on throughout the cohort. Consider this an opportunity to have accountability as you practice consistency and build a nourishing creative practice that feels sustainable and supportive of your growth rather than another item on your to-do list.

What we’ll explore: We will examine the stories, beliefs, and fears that influence your creative life, identify the values, desires, and experiences that fuel your creativity, explore storytelling techniques and personal narrative, develop greater self-awareness around your creative process, build habits and practices that support sustainable creative expression, and strengthen your capacity to navigate creative resistance with courage and self-trust.

The final project: As the capstone of this experience, each participant will create and share a personal narrative that reflects how they are reclaiming their story and choosing courage. This piece will serve as a brave beginning to a deeper creative life.

By the end of the intensive, you'll leave with more than a finished piece of writing. Ultimately, this workshop is an invitation to live more creatively and intentionally. As you integrate your insights and stories, you’ll begin to notice how this deeper connection to your creativity shapes how you show up for yourself and others.

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Timing

The Creative Courage Writing Intensive includes six live sessions that take place every other week from late July to early October.

Workshop Dates: July 30, August 13 + 27, September 10 + 24, October 8.

We will also have a Welcome session at the beginning of the Intensive and a Closing showcase at the end. Those dates will be announced soon.

Registration Dates: The Early Bird registration period is available from June 25 - July 6.
Regular registration is available from July 7 - July 23.

Options

The enrollment options are distinguished by the level of support:

Creative Courage - Core: Includes all sessions, materials, and resources.

Creative Courage - Boost: Includes everything in the Core experience, plus one 60-minute individual coaching session with me for personalized support and accountability.

Creative Courage - Circle: All participants (Core and Boost) who enroll using the one payment option will receive a one-year membership to the Inner Story Writing Circle, my membership group that provides ongoing support for your creative practice after the intensive concludes.

CREATIVE COURAGE —CORE

early bird $400 | regular $540

Learn more

Please note:

Early Bird registration (July 25 - July 6) is offered as a pay-in-full option only. Participants who enroll during the Early Bird period will also receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Inner Story Writing Circle. During the regular registration period (July 7 - July 23), participants may choose between paying in full or enrolling in a three-payment plan.

CREATIVE COURAGE —boost

early bird $500 | regular $645

Learn more

core (all) participants RECEIVE:

Live instruction: Access to four instructional sessions and two group coaching sessions to guide you through a structured self-discovery and creative development transformation.
Comprehensive workshop materials: Presentation slides, writing guides with audio voiceovers, recordings of live sessions,
access to story work archives.
Community wisdom and support: Access to a private community thread where participants can connect, share insights, ask questions, and support one another between sessions.
Accountability and Practice: The opportunity to practice creative courage by sharing your reflections and creative work within a supportive community.

BOOST PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
Everything in Core plus a 60-minute one-on-one session tailored to your unique creative journey, challenges, goals, and questions.

CIRCLE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
Everything in Core plus one year of the Inner Story Writing Circle for ongoing support.

ARE YOU MORE OF A SELF-STUDY KIND OF PERSON?

There is one more option that will be available during the regular registration period.
If these dates don’t work for you, or perhaps you prefer to reflect and process on your own,
move at your own pace, and create without the pressure of a group setting:

Learn about the self-study here.

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GG has taught me about finding my “soul signature” on a page. More specifically, Creative Courage has shown me that I can only create art to the extent to which I give myself the freedom to do so. It’s hard to stay rooted in yourself and create art when your soil has been infertile—filled with beliefs created in our past that have undeservingly taken up space in our present. The Creative Courage Intensive has helped me practice achieving writing consistency and accessing my courage to form a profound connection with myself. The intensive has shown me that I am not just writing words, but rather giving my stories a place to lay their head to rest. I came to understand my identity as a writer, and in the end, I felt proud of the piece that I started. When reading it to my fellow group members, I felt tears nearing toward my eyes. I was awed by my ability to speak more to a truth that shame had kept shackled. And I’d be remiss not to name the safety GG and the group overall facilitated. The group format also helps the journey of self-exploration feel less lonely.”

— Jessica Desalu, workshop participant

THE POWER OF RECLAIMING YOUR STORY

By the end of this experience, you will have tools to:
+ Reconnect with your inner child and your imagination to reaffirm your creative identity
+ Recognize where your creative blocks come from and how to work through them
+ Identify the defense mechanisms that lead to self-censoring and self-denial
+ Become inspired by creative discomfort instead of paralyzed by it
+ Focus your creative intelligence and identify what type of support you need based on your creative type
+ Develop a trusted process by observing your habits, patterns, distractions, and obstacles in a strategic way
+ Increase your capacity to take purposeful risks and invigorate your life with creative experimentation
+ Debunk limiting beliefs, build courage, and express your voice in a supportive creative community
+ Bring more of your creative ideas to life in your personal and professional life
*photo credit:* *@patresinger*

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I just want to say I am so grateful for you and this class that you have put together. I am finding this time and work so inspiring. We all have the answers within us, I tell clients this exact thing all the time and sometimes we just need someone else to reflect that back for us. Your course and your spirit is such a gift. Thank you for all your inner work that you have done and now you are inspiring so many to do the same. Your girls and even your ancestors are feeling this shift that you have created- healing goes all ways.”

—Kaylee J., workshop participant

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Having just completed my second round of the Creative Courage Intensive, I am incredibly grateful for GG's approach to supporting not only writers, but also soul seekers of all kinds. Her way of teaching, her frameworks for harnessing creativity, and her gentle and vulnerable way of holding space for everyone in her programs is so unique, warm, and inspiring. I'm incredibly grateful to GG for giving me the support, but even more so the confidence, to own my work as a writer and a human who wants to grow and make my life something that I love being in!”

— Beth Anne Fisher, workshop participant

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Reminder:
Early Bird registration (July 25 - July 6) is offered as a pay-in-full option only.
Participants who enroll during the Early Bird period will also receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Inner Story Writing Circle.
During the regular registration period (July 7 - July 23), participants may choose between paying in full or enrolling in a three-payment plan.

Early Bird: Creative Courage Writing Intensive — CORE

$400.00

One time

A 12-week integrative experience for creatives, soul searchers, and storytellers who want to find a deeper level of self-expression, creative courage, and confidence through writing. The intensive takes place from July 30 - October 8. Early Bird Registration is open from June 25 - July 6. Regular registration will be open from July 7 - July 23 or whenever all spots are full. Monthly installment payments are available during the regular registration period.

✓ all the core creative courage programming and curriculum

✓ one-year membership to the Inner Story Writing Circle

✓ access to paywalled exercises and sessions on Substack

Early Bird: Creative Courage Writing Intensive — BOOST

$500.00

One time

✓ all the core creative courage programming and curriculum

✓ one 60-minute 1:1 coaching session w/ GG

✓ one-year membership to the Inner Story Writing Circle

✓ access to paywalled exercises and sessions on Substack

“SO THIS, I BELIEVE, IS THE CENTRAL QUESTION UPON WHICH ALL CREATIVE LIVING HINGES: DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO BRING FORTH THE TREASURES THAT ARE HIDDEN WITHIN YOU?” ― ELIZABETH GILBERT

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TAKE A GLIMPSE INTO THE JOURNEY.

A great way to get a feel for what you will experience in Creative Courage is to watch the 20-minute welcome video that goes along with the pre-workshop writing guide that new participants receive when they sign up. I invite you to set aside a few moments to yourself, grab a journal, and watch the video linked below. Even if you don’t plan to participate in the writing intensive, you can jot down the reflection questions and treat this like a mini self-study workshop.

FAQ’s

Whether you think of yourself as a writer or not, writing helps you process your emotions, brainstorm, practice flexible thinking, record + refine your ideas, and more. This program uses writing exercises for self-discovery and awareness that will nourish creative mindset habits in anyone.
I pour a great deal of love, focus, and intention into this program, so I want to work with people who are also committed to the process. There are no refunds for Creative Courage.
All workshop sessions are recorded, so you can access any missed workshops and still feel a connection to the community.
Yes. There is a monthly payment plan offered during the regular registration period.
Yes. There is a self-paced option available. Enrollment for this option will open on July 7. You can learn all about it here.
In addition to all the Core features, all participants will also have access to weekly cowriting sessions and the full archive of story work exercises on Substack.