Our final session of the year is coming Tuesday. Are you coming? This week's Writer’s Circle was deeply reflective, honest, and powerful. A small group gathered — longtime members and brand-new writers — and what unfolded was healing, creativity, and real courage. One member described the group perfectly: “It’s like AA for authors — a place where you realize you’re not alone.” Writers shared vulnerability, grief, self-doubt, and big YES energy for their writing dreams. One member wrote her grandmother’s eulogy — and realized: “Writing felt cathartic… like I finally remembered who I am.” 🪄 Words Are Magic We explored the idea that writing isn’t just communication — it’s spell-casting. “To spell is to turn thought into reality.” What we think and say shapes our lives — especially our inner conversation. 🌒 Solstice + Becoming Sierra led a beautiful “Future Self” ritual: ✨ Write 13 ‘I AM’ statements — present-tense intentions about who you are becoming✨ Burn one each night✨ Keep the final one — the invitation to embody Because: “When you say ‘I will,’ you separate yourself from the life you want.” This wasn’t a productivity exercise. It was identity-level transformation. 💬 The Inner Critic Isn’t the Enemy Several writers struggled — especially writing in the present tense. That’s when the conversation turned tender and real. One insight landed deeply: “The energy we use to suppress parts of ourselves is massive — and wasted.” Instead of silencing your inner critic or wounded self… Invite her in.Give her a seat.Let her be part of the team. One member reflected through tears: “I’ve been shutting down parts of myself instead of accepting them.This helped me see they’ve always been trying to protect me.” That’s the magic of this space. Healing meets craft. Identity meets authorship. 🌟 An Invocation of Your Future Self This session wasn’t about goals or output. It was about becoming. Who are you when you finally believe yourself?Who are you when your voice leads?Who are you when you stop waiting for permission?

In the quiet season... a new baby is brewing... We have another book coming out soon from epic poet @Stacy Dyson

@Stacy Dyson

For all authors actively writing with us in CAB Collaborative books or solo books and for all PREMIUM members of our community you can catch the Writers'Circle Replays in the Classroom Summary, highlights & the full video replay are in there... This week we explored the question ⁉️HOW TO START WRITING⁉️ Last week we reviewed the 4-part creative methodology 📆 Every Tuesday at noon eastern 👉 upgrade to join us if you need this. Only $44/mo (it goes up in January for new members)

As we close out 2025, I want to pause and acknowledge what an extraordinary year this has been for our Red Thread community. Thank you for writing, sharing, showing up, being vulnerable, cheering each other on, and believing in your stories. Because of you, this year has been full of momentum, connection, creativity, and award-winning books. And we’re carrying that fire straight into 2026. Here are some of the highlights and a preview of everything coming next. ⭐ Meet Our Writers These authors represent the heart of what we do—courage, creativity, and commitment. - @Stacy Dyson is publishing her 4th poetry collection with Red Thread in January 2026.Read her author feature → LinkedIn article - @Joanie Lawlor , after 7 years working on her manuscript alone, has finally found her place—and her momentum. She is officially writing and publishing with us. Her book arrives late 2026. - @Summer Jean , TEDx speaker, therapist, and healer, is writing and publishing her debut book with us. Her deeply needed book will be out Spring 2026.Read her author feature → LinkedIn article - Dr. Selen Turner, fresh from earning her PhD, is now crafting her first book with us.Read her author spotlight → LinkedIn article - Jill & David, our mother–son “healthy comfort-food that won’t kill you” cookbook duo, are crafting a heart-and-health-centered cookbook together.Interview with Jill → LinkedIn post - Plus 4 more authors already confirmed for 2026—more to be announced soon. Quote from collaborator @Carol Britton :