Heal Your Writing Wounds. Reclaim Your Voice. Write From Power, Truth, and Vulnerability.
healing the writing wound
Healing the Writing Wound is designed for women, queer, nonbinary, and gender-expansive scholars who are ready to move beyond writing as performance, and step into writing as healing, truth-telling, and reclamation.
“I’m really healing. I’m submitting my work, sharing it, and moving in ways I couldn’t before.
This was a space where I felt truly safe—seen, supported, and never pressured to perform. I was given permission to be silent, to show up as I am, and to trust my voice again.
Because of that, I found the confidence to share work that once felt too vulnerable—and actually push it through to submission.
It’s a space where you’re allowed to share and bloom in a non-judgmental atmosphere.”
-dee, HTWW alumna
📅 Upcoming Cohort
Fall 2026 Cohort: August 31 – November 20, 2026
Weekly Live Community Sessions:
Mondays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST/CDT
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
You’re Not a Bad Writer. You’re a Wounded Writer.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I’m not a good writer.”
“My writing will never be academic enough.”
“I hate writing.”
You are not alone — nearly every scholar I work with has said the same.
These wounds were created by:
Voices that shut your voice down
Harsh academic feedback that still echoes
Deficit narratives about your language, identity, or background
A culture that rewards perfectionism and punishes vulnerability
Messages you received in your early education by teachers
A harsh inner critic that you need to talk back to
Limiting beliefs about your worthiness as a writer
“My relationship to writing before HTWW felt fragmented—it was too painful to even think about. I gained the confidence to center myself in my writing through the radical love and support of this circle.”
Stephanie, htww alumna
the transformation
By the end of the 12-week journey, you will:
✓ Understand and name your writing wounds — and learn to move through them with courage and clarity
✓ Reclaim your authentic academic voice without shrinking or censoring yourself
✓ Develop a compassionate, sustainable writing rhythm rooted in presence, not performance
✓ Create and share writing that feels true to who you are
✓ Leave with confidence, clarity, and connection — to your words, your purpose, and your story
This program isn’t about productivity.
It’s about healing, reclamation, and writing from your whole self.
Here's what htww alumni are saying . . .
“This is a space to take time with yourself and to consider developing a spacious and loving way of engaging with writing.”
-Sara, htww alumna
"Before HTWW, I was anxious and felt unprepared/underprepared every time I opened the page. After HTWW, I stop and pay attention to what I’m feeling and try to name it, think about it, let myself feel without judgement and continue to write. It has made writing feel more connected to who I am.
-dolores, HTWW Alumna
Why I Created This Program
I know these wounds because I carry them too.
As a doctoral student and faculty member, I was told my writing was “too much” and “not academic enough.” I spiraled, losing confidence in my academic voice.
What I didn’t know then: I was writing from a wound that had never been named, let alone healed.
Through trauma-informed writing work, I reclaimed my power. Now I write from truth and radical presence — and I created Healing the Writing Wound to walk others through the same transformation.
"I’m excavating ideas about my writing and work ethic that were never truly mine to begin with. On some level, I internalized them because I knew I was capable of more—but the constraints around me made that feel impossible. The reflections are helping me claim what’s actually mine, honor the limits I’m navigating, and release the rest."
-susan, htww alumna
Program Overview
Healing the Writing Wound is not a bootcamp. It’s a soul-deep reclamation.
Through weekly live sessions, small-group co-writing, individual coaching, and intentional reflection, you’ll journey through my ANCHOR Writing Framework:
Acknowledge & Name Your Block
Nurture Your Ideas & Self
Create a Plan
Harness Momentum
Overcome Perfectionism
Reflect & Revise
You’ll write consistently, engage deeply with others, and reconstruct your writing identity from the inside out.
Enrollment is capped at 12 participants for depth, intimacy, and safety.
if you are ready for a transformation …
Who This is For
You’re a woman, queer, nonbinary, or gender-expansive scholar who is ready to move beyond writing as performance, and step into writing as healing, truth-telling, and reclamation.
You’ve been told your writing isn’t “academic enough,” “too emotional,” or “not polished.”
You crave a space that centers compassion, embodiment, and community.
You navigate academic spaces where your full self hasn’t always been welcomed.
You avoid writing, procrastinate, over-edit, or write in someone else’s voice.
You are ready to heal — and to write from your power, not your wounds.
“My relationship to writing before HTWW felt fragmented—it was too painful to even think about. I gained the confidence to center myself in my writing through the radical love and support of this circle.”
-stephanie, HTWW alumna
Program Components
Weekly Live Community Sessions (teaching + reflection + embodiment work)
Small-Group Co-Writing & Support Circles (support+ accountability + community)
Weekly 1:1 Coaching with Dra. Aurora Chang (20 min)
Private Online Community (connection beyond sessions)
Limited to 10 participants
Time Commitment: ~5–6 hours/week.
This includes live sessions, small-group co-writing, personal writing, and reflection.
This is not high-pressure. It is a space for sustainable transformation.
$3500
limited to 10 participants
Payment plan available - $295 monthly for 12 months
registration deadline - june 30, 2026
Many participants secure professional development funds from their institutions
before & after
BEFORE: “I’m not a good writer.”
AFTER: “I know how to write from my own voice — and it matters.”
BEFORE: Writing feels shame-based and performative.
AFTER: Writing feels authentic and aligned.
BEFORE: Fear of judgment and rejection.
AFTER: Courage to say what needs to be said.
BEFORE: Writing only from the “acceptable” academic self
AFTER: Writing from the "whole self” with power and presence
Ready to Heal?
If you’re ready, I am honored to walk alongside you.
This program will give you what most of academia never did:
*The space to reflect on how you were shaped as a writer
*The tools to heal what has harmed you
*The freedom to finally write as your whole self
faq
What if I miss a coaching session?
I understand that life happens and you may not be able to attend every coaching session. If a session is missed, it cannot be carried over or rescheduled for a later time.
What is the refund policy?
Because of limited spots, refunds aren’t available once the program begins. Withdrawals before the start date may receive partial refunds under certain circumstances.
Who qualifies?
Faculty, grad students, independent scholars, and higher ed professionals engaged in or returning to writing. Healing the Writing Wound is designed for women, queer, nonbinary, and gender-expansive scholars who are ready to move beyond writing as performance, and step into writing as healing, truth-telling, and reclamation.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes — you can divide your investment into 2 to 12 monthly installments, with plans starting as low as $295 per month.
Many participants also utilize professional development funds towards full or partial payment. I'm happy to work directly with your finance administrator to ensure a smooth process.
How much writing do I need to produce?
This isn’t about churning out word counts. Some participants draft new work; others revise old pieces. The focus is not productivity but process — creating a sustainable, embodied relationship with writing that you can carry with you long after the 12 weeks.
What if I feel nervous about sharing my writing?
You’re not alone — many participants join with deep fear or shame around sharing. This program is intentionally small and trauma-informed, so you’ll never be forced to share before you’re ready or at all. The space is about choice, compassion, and trust — you decide what feels safe.
From Wound to Word. From Shame to Strength. From Fear to Freedom.