workshops

WRITING WITH CONFIDENCE:

WWC is a seven week online workshop created for folks ready to step into their identity as a writer. This class will punch procrastination in the face. It is a generative course - you will write in class, have weekly writing homework, and will submit up to ten pages of your own writing to be workshopped by your cohort. Each week you will workshop and provide feedback on peer submissions. In this class you will learn how to develop a sustainable writing process that will carry you beyond the workshop, learn how to name, explain, and replicate good writing, and start to chip away at all the things holding you back from showing up as the writer you want to be. You will not be allowed to preamble in this class. No “I'm not really a writer because” or “I haven't written” or “I could never write, apply, submit, share on social media etc etc” bullshit. Writers write, and good writers give compelling, intelligent feedback with grace and precision. WWC is a wonderful way to find a life-long writing community because the class is just as much about you as it is your cohort. You will be expected to participate in a daily group-chat with your peers that is focused on creative accountability, community support, and inspiration. This course has a strict no absences policy. Scroll to the bottom of this page for reviews! Payment plan offered.

The only way to sign up for my classes are via my newsletter, which I send out every other month. When the enrollment link drops, classes are first-come-first-serve. They typically fill up in under an hour. I will post multiple reminders via Instagram stories the week leading up to a newsletter drop. Scroll down to subscribe!

WRITING WITH INTENTION

For graduates of the Writing With Confidence course, Writing With Intention is a goal-focused class. It is for writers who are ready to complete a project. Whether that be submitting your work for publication, finishing a draft of your manuscript, querying agents, committing to sharing your writing on social media, or anything else with a clearly set goal — this class is for you. This course has a strict no absences policy.

The only way to sign up for my classes are via my newsletter, which I send out every other month. When the enrollment link drops, classes are first-come-first-serve. They typically fill up in under an hour. I will post multiple reminders via stories the week leading up to a newsletter drop. Scroll down to subscribe!

REVIEWS FROM PAST STUDENTS

TAKE THIS CLASS! I went into this not knowing what I would gain, what I would take from it, and I can say that hands down this was transformative and so grounding for my writing mentality and trajectory! I made so many friends, the unintentional benefit of this class, and it was such a perfect stepping stone to leap into my writing career. No notes, 5 stars, all the praise in the world - Jess Strong

There are moments in life where you realize you have to be doing something right to be a part of something so special, and Haley's class was one of those. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but trust that the writing cohort that you go on this experience with will change your life. And it couldn't have happened without Haley's magical abilities to connect the ones who needed connecting. Beyond the obvious growth in my confidence as a writer, I was able to discover so much more than I could have anticipated. I was able to see myself through the eyes of a writer, learned to receive feedback and how to use that feedback, and in general learned some really solid practices that immediately fell into place and I knew "this is what had been missing!" - Cassidy

From this point forward, I will be able to describe my life as a creative in two stages: pre-WWC and post-WWC. I've taken quite a few courses throughout my life but nothing has had the impact on me like Haley's class. Not only was it led by Haley with such care, poise, intelligence, and love, but Haley connected me with the writing community I had been so, so sorely missing for myself and my writing. I entered class as someone who had not written consistently in over a decade, and I left the class with a path forward for myself and my writing - I'm writing a novel! I have a substack I'm writing in weekly! Confidence is in the name of the class, and confidence is what I got out of it. I truly don't know what magic happened in these seven weeks, but I do know that I can call myself a Writer with a capital W now, and I have never been able to feel that way about myself. If I could say anything to someone with an ounce of thought in their mind about whether they should take WWC, I would take them by the shoulders and say "PLEASE trust me when I tell you that you need to do this for yourself, your writing, and the world who will see your writing, because you deserve this and the world deserves to see your work". This course has been life-altering in so many ways; the obvious being in how I see myself as a Writer, but also in how I connect with other Writers, give and receive feedback, share my work, encourage the words of others, and take the loving energy I was offered and bring it to spread into every creative space around me. It has been such a privilege to learn from Haley with my class, and I cannot stop telling myself how lucky I feel to have experienced this. WWC is absolute magic. - Devon

If you are even remotely considering it, I would highly recommend setting your calendar alert and sign up at the first opportunity. Make the time, it is sincerely worth it. Haley cultivates an environment from day one that is deeply generative, affirming, inquisitive, challenging, and deeply communal in a way that is deeply life giving. For you as a person and as a Writer, you will write and live with more confidence. Your cohort will be full of humans whom you will form such deep connections with, people who will change you for the better. It is truly such a powerful experience, at the end of the seven weeks, you will leave with an overflowing toolbox. WWC is for you, whether your words live on iphone notes, google docs, or voice memos. I am immensely grateful to have had the privilege to take WWC and that I set that calendar reminder, so go set yours. - RK

Snagging a spot in Writing With Confidence came at a time when I was doubtful that I'd ever become a published author and battling so much loneliness. The first night we met I was terrified but, my God, Haley's facilitation and ability to make a group of scared Writers come out of their shell is truly a testament to the magic that happens in WWC. Not only did I feel supported by her, I felt held and understood and cheered on by my fellow cohort members. And calling them cohort members sounds so sterile because the reality is that they are my Writing Family and became so quickly after that very first class. If you had told me seven weeks ago that I'd share my unpolished writing with a group of strangers or that those strangers would become my writing community or that I'd stop calling my goal of writing a book "a dream" (as in maybe in some alternate universe but not this one), I wouldn't have believed you. But believe me when I say, this and so much more beyond your comprehension will happen. So sign up. Invest in yourself. Let your writing be read and celebrated. Do it even if the little voice in your head tells you you aren't a Real Writer. Because you are and you deserve to show up for yourself. Thank you Haley and thank you Gamer Rats. You changed my life and now we're in this for the long haul! - Leslie

WWC rewired my brain chemistry. Coming out of academic and critique circles, this was the exact workshop I needed to learn how to look for the good, not the bad. Having the opportunity to workshop my cohort's submissions and search for the delicious, the vivid, the visceral, the specific was a lesson in falling in love with writing all by itself. I always felt so heard by Haley—I think she has a superpower in deeply listening to people and communicating such specific and effective feedback, which makes her the perfect teacher for a workshop based in confidence. I not only learned so much about the writer journey, but I also learned how to affirm my identity as a writer. The connections that came out of my cohort were truly one of a kind. I can't thank Haley enough for facilitating the class and our creativity! - Kimmy

"If you are even ‘sort of kind of maybe’ thinking about taking Writing With Confidence, do it. Please, I beg, do it! I had never taken a writing class before, but I knew there was a Writer inside me begging for the spotlight. With trembling hands and the roughest-rough draft of a novel I’d been working on in solitude, I signed up for this class. All my fears about being a Writer soon disappeared after meeting with Haley and my cohort for the first time. Haley is an incredible teacher who provides honest and thoughtful feedback for her students. The community you will make in this class will uplift you every week and go on to last a lifetime. Haley has created a space where community, art, respect, and love come together to bring out the very best in our creative selves. I leave this class with my soul recharged, my heart overflowing with love, and a healed relationship with my writing. Before this class I never shared my writing with others, but now I can’t shut the hell up about it! I have never been more sure of what I am supposed to be doing with my life than I am right now – I am a Writer. Take the class, find your people, invest in yourself. Writing With Confidence is waiting for you!" - Zach

I signed up for this class in a split second of bravery, hoping I could find the confidence I heard about in every other review. Before taking this class, I had not written in almost two years and had such a longing to get back to the joy I had once found in it. Now, post-class, I am confidently saying I am writing my first novel, with 10,000 words written so far. But even more so, I finally feel like a real and true Writer — capital W. Haley created such a safe, supportive, and caring environment in this class that made even someone like me who used to be terrified of sharing my work with anyone feel not only safe in doing so but excited to. I found I couldn’t wait to share my words and get loving, kind, and helpful feedback from my peers.

Haley’s recipe for developing confidence just Works. My trust in myself and my voice is forever changed. This class gave me hard writing skills and helped my brain think more like a writer, but it also felt like such a homecoming, back to who I always was and who I was meant to be. I left this class with more confidence than I have ever felt before in myself as a person and as a writer, feeling more solid than I have in ages. If you are like me and haven’t written in years or haven’t written at all — know that this class is for you just as much as it is for anyone who writes every day. You will come out of it changed for the better and with lots of new best friends to create a beautiful writing community with. Take the leap! - Kayleigh

Before I took Haley's class, I scoured the reviews for probably 6 or so months looking for some kind of a sign to take the plunge. If you're sitting at your desk doing the same thing, consider this to be yours: the places we're the most terrified of are usually exactly where we need to be. Being a writer has been an unyielding dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and it's always been framed by some kind of caveat: I'll be a writer when, I'll be a writer if. If WWC teaches you anything, it's that you're never going to feel ready. You just have to do it. Do it scared, do it messy, and if you sign up for WWC I promise you're going to watch everything else fall into place. Haley has an uncanny ability to create such a safe and affirming space and challenge these notions of self criticism and intensity that we often associate with writing, and throughout the seven weeks you'll start to feel this energy fill your heart, your space, and your writing. Speaking to my experience, I've made unbelievable progress on my novel and poetry collection, established a consistent creative practice, shared my writing publicly and started feeling confident enough to call myself a writer. Haley's class has been the most beautiful, supportive and transformative Tuesday night home, and it is beyond anything I could have ever imagined. - Alexis

I’m beyond grateful for the privilege of experiencing the Writing With Confidence workshop. I came into this class with specific goals and expectations, but I can CONFIDENTLY say that the experience exceeded them in ways I never imagined. Haley’s unique talent for creating a supportive and inspiring environment filled with incredibly gifted and encouraging individuals is truly remarkable. From the first class, I felt like I’d found lifelong friends and a writing community I had been desperately craving. Writing With Confidence will transform your life. It will change how you see yourself as a writer, providing you with the tools, community, and confidence to reach your personal goals. This class achieved in weeks what years of therapy couldn’t—it cured my perfectionism. It helped me embrace the messy, unfinished, and imperfect, which, in turn, made me a better writer. If you’re even slightly considering joining this class, go for it. You deserve it, and so do your future classmates and friends. Take the leap and change your life! - Jordan

Writing with Confidence is a class that has sincerely changed me and my writing practice from the inside out. I feel like my incredible cohort and Haley’s teaching broke me open in the best way. As someone who finished their novel before this class, I was really looking for a way to handle revisions compassionately and establish a writing practice while revising, and I feel like I’ve learned how to do do that and more. This class has given me confidence (who would have thought) to ask for help and to believe in my writing and my identity as a writer. I cannot recommend Writing With Confidence enough! Seriously, if you’ve been thinking about it at all, jump in and take this class. WWC gives you such a sustainable lens to view yourself and your writing. Something Haley talks about a lot is your fear coexisting with your action, and I feel like I’ve finally allowed my action to move forward and hold hands with my fear, which is something incredibly new for me. Take this class! Your writer self deserves it <3 — Annalise

I signed up for Haley’s class because I love her writing, but the number one reason I recommend Writing with Confidence is because of Haley’s superpower for empowering her students to see themselves as a writer and a member of a writing community. Before class, I looked at writing workshops as a space for critique and to point out what wasn’t working in a piece - a sort of necessary evil in the writing process. Haley taught me to view workshop as an uplifting experience where you can celebrate your peers and what you love about their writing, and by doing so build the trust in your writing community to really hear what’s working and what isn’t in your writing as you work to make it the best it can be. I’m leaving my WWC class with a consistent writing practice, a group of peers I’m excited to share my works in progress with, and a refreshed mentality about how rewarding editing, workshopping, and sharing writing can be. — Tygre

The irony of leaving a class dedicated to writing and not being able to fully capture in words just how much this course did for my self-image and my confidence as a writer and human being (because those things are the same for me now!) is not lost on me. I can confidently say that I fell in love with writing again during WWC. I went from being shackled by the constraints of perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome into using my very own words to create worlds, characters, relationships, and plots that I didn't even know were possible. I am no longer a person who writes. I am a writer. I now have the ability to share my writing with an unprecedented kind of vulnerability, generate tens of thousands of words in a matter of weeks, and come back to my notebook to write day after day, even when it doesn't feel sexy. And of course, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that perhaps the most magical part of WWC is that it draws in the absolute most talented, supporting, kindhearted people who are also ready to invest in themselves and their creativity. You deserve to give yourself the tools to become the writer I know you already are. Take the leap of faith my friend--I promise it will be worth it and beyond. - Maya

Time will forever be marked as BHC and AHC -- Before Haley's Class and After Haley's Class. BHC, I was sitting on a novel outline that I was too scared to write for over 2 years, too scared to even talk about with even my closest friends. AHC, I have written 40,000 words, redid my entire outline so that it actually makes sense, shared my work with my loved ones, and have a community of writers that I know will be my own personal cheerleaders for years to come. When people ask what I do now, I say I'm a writer. This class gave me the tools I need to be confident in my craft and kicked my procrastination and perfectionism in the ass. Watch this space, I'm writing a fucking novel <3 — Nina

Writers can be dramatic, it’s in our nature. But I am not being dramatic when I say this class completely changed the trajectory of my life and my writing career. Before WWC, I was a year post-grad with a creative writing degree, yet I was hesitant to call myself a writer, had no writing community, and didn’t dare utter the words “I’m writing a book” (I thought that would be completely delusional). Now, after WWC, I know I am a writer, I am writing a book, and have thirteen best friends I can turn to as my writing community and beyond. I learned more about myself as a writer and gained more confidence in my craft these last seven weeks than I did in three years at a state university. This class was worth the investment and more. If you’re thinking about it, take the jump. WWC will equip you with the tools and the affirmation you need to fully commit to your craft. - Courtney

I signed up for Haley's Writing With Confidence Workshop on a whim hoping it would give me some wind in my sails as a writer, and maybe even encourage me to get started on the book I was considering writing. I've identified as a writer for close to ten years now — However, it wasn't until this past year that the idea of writing a full-blown book started simmering. Writing With Confidence is everything I needed to turn the many many notes of ideas in my phone into something I now know will become my first memoir. Writing non-fiction about my own life has always been scary for me, but it's something I've always felt called to do despite sometimes being paralyzed by self-doubt. The community that was built in this workshop has given me the encouragement I've needed to put my fear in its place. It's not gone, but now it's quiet enough that I can still write when it shows up. I know that someday I'll look back on Writing With Confidence as a turning point in my relationship with my writing. I couldn't be more grateful for WWC and the community we established. I'm so proud of us all for making the decision to sign up and invest in ourselves in this way. We're worth the time. We're worth every penny. - Kayley

I had been told by many writer friends to take Haley's class, but even their enthusiastic testimonials couldn't prepare me for the way these seven weeks changed me. I have wanted to write for as long as I can remember, jotting observations in a notebook at 11 and in my notes app at 27, but always always always stopped myself out of fear that I wouldn't be good enough. This class bulldozed that fear to the ground. Haley creates an environment steeped in love for and commitment to writing. My classmates inspired me every day (and continue to through our extremely active group chat!) with their minds and hearts and talent. You might be thinking, "but Haley doesn't pick who takes the class" - sure, but it's a self-selecting group. Haley exudes care, intentionality, support, and artistry, and the people drawn to her class do too.

Haley's emphasis on affirmation and support is genuinely life-changing and I don't say that lightly. Before this class, I thought I had no business writing a novel ("I don't know what I'm doing", "who am I to think I'm capable of this?"). Now I'm 30,000 words into my first novel - and I say first because I believe that not only will I finish this one, but I will finish many more. —Isabel

Taking Writing With Confidence was the best decision I have made in a long time. I came into this class thinking of writing as a hobby- I did not have a very established writing practice and only wrote when inspiration struck. Coming out of this class, I have a working outline for a novel, the confidence to pursue my writing daily, and I think of writing as part of my identity. I am a writer. Because of WWC, I am now surrounded by a community of writers who are there to give me structure, accountability, and inspiration to grow my writer self. Haley creates an environment where every student is uplifted and comes to know their own talents intimately because of the culture of affirmation that is maintained in this class. WWC has transformed my relationship with writing and with myself. I am leaving with the confidence not only to be creatively ambitious, but to also treat myself with kindness. This is all key to being a great writer. — Julianna

Before I took this class, I had an idea. I had an idea that I could be a writer in another life, but for now it's a hobby. I had an idea for a book swirling around my head but it was just an idea and nothing more. And I had a raging case of imposter syndrome given to me by the imposter gods themselves. Now I don't have ideas anymore, I have gumption and bravery and the self respect to take myself seriously as a writer. My identity and priorities have fundamentally shifted because of this class - I even turned down a job I thought was my dream. Now I know my dream is writing, and it doesn't feel like an unattainable dream. But the thing that really got me is that now I have a community of writers who care about my work, who cheer me on, and who make me believe that what I say is important. I belong in a space I never knew I was looking for all my life. If you are questioning whether you should take this class, stop. Do it. If you are lucky enough to have the chance, it will change your life forever. — Vanessa

Haley's recipe for confidence works so well that trust in myself, my craft, and my work will forever be a given. The reviews are true; this class and the cohort you'll join will transform the way you move about the world. This class re-invigorated my love of writing and established my identity as a writer. A writer who makes time for herself daily even though she never thought it was possible, and a writer whose newfound writing community erodes imposter syndrome with rivers of affirmation. Haley's class helps you turn dreams into reality and makes "of course I'm writing a book" an obvious thought. I've learned to take up space, I've learned that my vulnerability is valuable, and I've learned that my words are needed. — Eleanor WWC was truly one of the most inspiring experiences (and yes it's an experience!) I've ever had. As someone who had never taken a writing class before, I felt so safe and welcome. Haley has an incredible way of fostering a supportive environment, she works so hard to make everyone in the class feel good about themselves and it shows. Because the class is so small, you get individual feedback and attention, not just from Haley but from the other students. I never thought I would feel comfortable enough to share my work with other writers, let alone get praised for it. If you are thinking about taking this class, even just a little bit, DO IT! Take the leap, I promise you won't regret it and will leave with newfound confidence and a real writing community. - Sophie

If you’re reading this you should take Haley’s class. I’m not usually one to make blanket recommendations, but that’s just how confident I am in the universal power of Writing With Confidence. If you’re anything like me, dear reader, you love to write but calling yourself a writer makes you feel like a weird little poser—like “writer” is a title reserved exclusively for the paid, published and practicing. Well, by the end of this class, I assure you that you will have no hesitations about who gets to call who a writer. You will become a writer that writes. You will become a writer that reads. You will hear your classmates read your words aloud and you will remember why you wanted to share your stories in the first place. WWC and the people in it gave me the confidence to write in my authentic voice, exchange writing pieces with a community of brilliant brains, and call myself a writer. I know it will do the same—and then some— for you. What are you waiting for?! - Callan

Haley's class innately changed me and how I see myself as a writer. This class is a gift in so many ways. You see and feel the intention, care, and kindness Haley puts into creating an incredible group of supportive, passionate, unapologetic writers in a space filled with trust and tenderness. As a teacher, Haley brings such a beautiful balance of kindness and support with a teacher's instinct for when to push you and encourage you to face your fears as a writer. If you are someone who has always been curious about diving back into writing or trying writing, this is absolutely the class for you. Haley and your classmates will encourage you and lift you up to claim this part of yourself in the most beautiful way possible. I feel so lucky to know Haley and everyone in my cohort. You will come out of this with an incomparable community of writer pals who are rooting for you to use your voice. - Victoria

When I say this class changed my life, I truly mean that. I signed up for this class hoping to gain the confidence to finally fully exclaim, out loud, that I AM a writer, and I got that confidence times a million! Haley is such an excellent teacher and does a wonderful job of creating an environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged. I walked away from this experience with confidence in myself and my craft skills as a writer, as well as an incredible community of writers that I feel so lucky to know. If you’re looking for a sign to take this class, this is it! - Catherine

When I say Haley's Writing With Confidence class CHANGED MY LIFE, I am not exaggerating. WWC was exactly what I needed and kicked my butt into gear creatively. Haley provided a beautiful, safe and supportive space unlike any other class I've taken. It was both a breath of fresh air and a big warm hug from your best friend. Whether you are a seasoned writer or have been thinking about writing and haven't quite figured out how to start - take this class. If you want to experience the magic of connecting with other writers and feeling the joy of community - take this class. If you want to shift your perspective on fear and how vulnerable it can be to share your writing, while gaining confidence along the way - TAKE THIS CLASS!!! I can't say it enough. I'm SO beyond grateful for this experience, it is hard to describe the totality of my gratitude. Take the class. -Vanessa

If you've stopped to read this, Writing With Confidence is likely for you. Whether you've been writing for years or have always wanted to, whether you're a Notes app diva or a pen to paper poet... The page is calling and you better answer!!! Haley offers a one of a kind experience that fosters a caring community of likeminded writers. She coaxes the best out of you, leads with the heart and infuses workshopping with unmatched affirming positivity. The focus on the writer is exactly what I needed to repair my relationship with writing. I'm leaving WWC a changed writer, a better writer, a confident writer. - Nic

Haley's class was like a warm hug on my heart. I went in completely lost and just knowing I wanted to write and needed both tools and a community and I found so much more! I was left with not only a community of wonderful writers willing to share their work and help each other improve, but also tools on how to start on my book, how to just write, how to differentiate edition and production and many pages of writing I actually find good. And personally speaking, this class has contributed greatly to my process of identifying how I want to present myself, what I want to do and has led to so many wonderful changes. I'm in love with hyping my peers now and know that I can grow without need for destructive criticism (can you believe it??), in love with writing and just forever grateful for these past weeks. - Jeanne

If you’ve been thinking about taking Writing with Confidence, this is your sign to do it. if you are interested in being in community, strengthening your writing muscle and challenging yourself, take this class. Haley is an amazing facilitator and instructor, holding space and encouraging you to grow as writers (and as people!). Every week I left feeling inspired. It is so special to meet with a group of creatives regularly - I promise you’ll learn from every individual. Haley helps cultivate a space that is loving and nourishing - exactly what I needed and what everyone needs! I would recommend this class a thousand times over. - Nicole

If you’re even sort of considering it, I highly recommend signing up for Writing With Confidence. I learned so much from my cohort about my own work and unique voice as a writer through their thoughtful feedback and was floored by the talent and perspective of my peers when reading their work. Haley creates a structured, safe environment and offers specific, clear direction and ideas, regardless of genre. You’ll walk away from the experience with a renewed point of view and confidence in your ability as a writer, as Haley promises, but you’ll also develop a sustained, affirming and trusted writing community. The experience has been so meaningful and special. You will not regret taking the leap.

#1 thing to know about Writing With Confidence? IT FILLS UP FAST. If you're even thinking about enrolling in the workshop, do Future You a favor and sign up for Haley's newsletter (and pay attention to when it drops)! Unlike so many other workshops/containers/classes held over Zoom, WWC gives you all the tools you need to build a community that will last beyond the workshop. I have never made friends over the internet so eagerly and easily (and I had a tumblr in 2010 FFS). Before WWC, I looked voraciously for a local group of writers... any community I could clutch to craft and share my devotion to writing. I came up short and I am so glad I did. I don't think I could have found a better group to be a part of and I continue to craft my writing practice every day. Thank you for holding a space that was welcoming enough for so many of us to bare our hearts to one another and feel confident we would be held. That is what forges true friendship. This workshop taught me that you need not be in person to form deep connections, which has opened my heart and mind tremendously. - Savannah

This review is for the scaredy-cats: Take the class. Just Take the Class. This is how you fall in love with writing again. Haley creates an environment that is affirming, challenging, and communal in all of the right ways. She is a teacher with the ability to tailor her style to each writer’s genre and needs, and her feedback is specific and infused with tough love. She’ll make you work— and you’ll want to. I am leaving this class with practices, pieces of writing, and (perhaps most importantly) a community that I did not have before. I will always be grateful for WWC, for Haley, and for the 30 seconds of impulsive courage that pushed me to sign up. - Katelyn S

Everything you have ever heard is correct, Haley Jakobson’s Writing With Confidence class is absolutely life-changing! Not only do you leave connected with the most immaculate group of writers and a newfound writing community, but your writing will improve in so many ways. Haley’s teaching style and structure is so supportive of every genre and every type of writer. My writing improved greatly with the workshops, the amazing prompts she provides and with the new perspectives you get each week. This class is truly so special and unlike any other writing group I’ve been in. If you’re on the fence, just jump! And the class will catch you in the most unexpected, beautiful ways! I cannot say enough good things about this class and what it has done for my writing. It is more than worth it and I would take it over and over if I could! - Alivia

Haley's class is a portal that has lovingly pushed me into a new realm of creativity, community, and magic. This workshop not only showed me what I was capable of achieving in seven weeks, but it helped expand my mind and encouraged me to grow in ways I didn't expect. Not only do I now have the power to claim myself as a writer, but I have been graciously given the tools to view the world with an intentional, uplifting, creative lens. I will forever be grateful for Haley's workshop and the spark that it has ignited in my life. Thank you, Haley! - Lauren S

When I signed up for this class, I hadn't written anything in years and my confidence in my own creativity was shaky at best. Now, my writing career has bloomed in front of me in ways I couldn't even imagine. Haley is such a uniquely nurturing, empowering, community-oriented teacher. She not only gets you out of your own head and into the creative mindset -- she instills you with belief in yourself and your abilities that will carry forward long after the class ends. Take a chance on yourself and bet on your creative future by signing up. I promise you won't regret it. <333 Neda

I haven’t been consistently writing for a few years and I haven’t taken any writing specific courses since college. I went into this class with the expectation that I would get back into my creative practice and have some writing prompts and structure in my corner. What I’m coming out of this experience with is more than I ever could have expected or dreamed of… the community, boundaries, love, and respect that Haley facilitates is so incredible. Not only do I feel like I’m finishing with an amazing writing community that will far outlive the class, but in 8 weeks my writing practice has been off the charts and I have an outline and 10,000+ words written for a book! Haley has created a safe space for artistry and artists to be seen, held, loved, and encouraged. It is absolutely bonkers the amount of value she has put into this course, I cannot sing my praises high enough (but I sure will try). Run, don’t walk, to snag one of these coveted spots!! - Liv Sherman

This class is for you if you want the most held, caring, heart-centric classroom; if you want to meet incredible writers and humans; if you want to learn about loving discipline and attention to craft; if you want to stand up a little straighter; if you want to make and break spells; if you want your Tuesday evenings to be the best night of the week. This class has made me braver, more tender, more in love with myself and other writers, and more committed to the work of writing and living. After taking this course, I believe in diligent magic (more than I already do)— I think you will, too. — Raisa

I loved WWC. 10/10✨ I started class knowing I felt called to writing but not sure what to do with that feeling. I left class with more confidence, direction, and clarity. Haley is a wonderful teacher who cares for her students. She did an excellent job at creating and maintaining a warm and inviting environment. There is something so powerful in working alongside other folks with similar desires <3. Take the class!! — Maria

I had hesitation about joining a multi-category class as I really wanted to gain confidence as it relates to novel writing. By workshopping poetry, non-fiction, fiction, etc. I gained tons of insight into narrative, voice, literary devices - best class I've ever taken (and there's been a lot!). From new writers to those with years of experience, this class will change your life as a writer. You will come out stronger technically and personally, and ready to achieve your goals. It was so worth it. Haley teaches a totally different writing class than anything I've taken. From driving confidence to driving results -- I've written more in seven weeks than I had in two years. I've got new projects to think through and a plan of attack to finish a current project. I would take this class over and over again. Many writers know that a strong community helps you across the finish line with any project, and I came out of this class as a stronger writer with an exponentially stronger community. I cannot wait to watch my cohort group succeed, and I'm proud to be writing alongside a group of smart, creative, confident writers who are pushing me to be better. - Eliza

WWC was the first writing workshop I have been a part of and I am SO glad it was. Haley does a wonderful job at encouraging her students to get out of their comfort zone. I am feeling much more confident in my writing, thanks to the push & wise words taught by such an amazing teacher. I am forever grateful to have found this class when I did. -Lyssa

“this class has reminded me that i’m a writer & helped me remember the joy of writing. it’s pushing me to become a better writer and my work to be the best version it can be - all in consistent, creative community. and that’s exactly what i was looking for!” - Eryn

“I highly recommend this course to anyone who is even slightly considering it. It was so so worth it and I am proud of myself for trusting the pull to do it, even though I didn't fully know what I wanted to get out of it going in. I now know I was meant to be a part of this group and give my writing the love and space it deserves. This course was the perfect opportunity to push myself in a context that is both incredibly supportive and instructive. I was able to take a big step towards saying, I am a writer and I can claim space to create and share!! Haley does an incredible job setting the tone with so much intention and care for a healthy dynamic, and I have loved getting to know all of the other writers in my group. I really am more confident and connected to my writing, and I have developed a more consistent writing practice full of love and support. I’m so thankful!! I am envious of anyone who hasn’t done WWC yet, I wish I could again!” - Laura

"Not only has this class been amazing for my writing, but it's also taught me more about how to be a more intentional editor. Haley's guidance has been crucial to my growth as a writer and as a team member in the writing and editing processes. I couldn't recommend the class enough — it's thought-provoking, comforting, and has been consistently a weekly highlight for me for the past couple of months." - Mattie

“Taking this workshop has been such a lovely experience. I could feel my self-judgement (and judgment in general!) unraveling with each passing week, as well as my confidence building. Haley gives great feedback and leads discussion expertly, and the folks I met in the class are now my new accountability buddies. Highly recommended!” - Anna

“Haley opened up a whole new world for me when it comes to making time to write and feeling good while doing it. If you are looking to be more accountable to your art and want to build a loving community at the same time, this is the workshop for you. Can’t thank Haley enough for holding space for us writers to bloom!” - Tess

“Writing With Confidence was everything I hoped for, and more. From the first day, Haley established an inclusive, respectful and engaging environment. This is the first time I’ve been able to immerse myself in a writing community, and I’m so grateful it was with this group. From thought provoking writing prompts, to setting collective and individual intentions, and inspirational workshops with peers, this has truly been a fulfilling experience.” - Jean

“This class was fantastic. It really encouraged me to take my writing practice-- and identity as a writer -- more seriously. Haley guided the class with empathy, consideration, and care for writers across all experience levels and genres, fostering an environment of creativity, expression, connection, and mutual respect. I'll be returning to the exercises from this class often and now have a great community of fellow writers who both support and inspire me!” - Madi

Writing classes have never not terrified me. Everyone is so cool, but like, in a way that doesn't look like trying and they all read the same books and write with the same pens! And they know all the words of ever and I'm just sitting here rhyming words with "fart" like a loser! I've been convinced that writing and being a person always comes easier to everyone else. But: I was suspicious I was using that weird mythology of "everyone else" to hold my creativity hostage. So: I signed up for Haley's class mentally prepared to roll my eyes at everything & pretend to be cool. But I never had to. Not once. I was never expected to be anyone other than myself, and everyone else did the same. And we all talked about how much and how hard we were trying! TRYING IS COOL, Y'ALL. Trying to write more and be more ourselves and put more of ourselves into the world is the whole point! Every single person taught me at least ten things about writing and twenty more about how to be a tenderhearted human being in the world. I wrote more than I have in so long, and my favorite things to write were comments and feedback on my classmate's beautiful work. Getting the chance to be in the room when someone is trying--really trying on purpose--and making themselves known out loud is the best thing I've ever been a part of, and you get to do that every week here. It was the very best choice I've made for myself in a long time & I will be forever grateful for the way Haley held us all, inviting us to be more of who we're here to be. — Kelly

Haley created a gentle, warm, cozy and inspiring Tuesday-night home over the course of this workshop. The people you will meet and share this time with are going to be brilliant, it's just a fact.

I can't tell you how much braver I feel now about writing, couldn't put into words the internal change I've gone through from day one, to today. Take this class to build yourself up, to build others up, to move forward. —Nico

WWC comes with my highest recommendation. The opportunity to form a community has been one of the most exciting parts of my creative journey yet. I am so honored to have shared my writing in this class, and I was blown away each week by the writing of my amazing classmates. So many beautiful humans and beautiful writers! I applaud Haley for hosting a space for her students to be artists together! I have learned so much about my process and my craft, and I feel more ready than ever to stop with the "preambles" and just do the work! Aside from all that, it's just so fun! WWC was truly the highlight of my week. — Regan

“Haley’s WWC workshop is everything. I owe it to myself to make time to write because I’m a writer! And I have written so much, the most I’ve written in a long time. The space that we have all cultivated together, with Haley’s support and love and wisdom and so many other amazing and important things, is magical and unique to this workshop. I am always in awe of the power that community has to transform, challenge and hold us. I am beyond grateful for Haley and every single writer that’s been on this journey with me—cheers to more of the best things and living the dream lives that we wrote about. Writing With Confidence is the best reminder that everything you want for yourself as a creative, isn’t too far outside of your reach, if you can learn to prioritize yourself and your work as a writer.” - Rania

“Haley puts such care and intention into building a space for her students. The amount of spaciousness (for genre, goals, and gifts of all types) Haley packs into a two month course is incredible. The course feels like a great place to discover, to sink into, and realize your dreams.” - Nicola

“Haley fostered a wonderful community and the perfect environment to explore my writing style and how I want to express myself creatively. The prompts were wonderful every time, and Haley teaches in a way that motivates you to do the damn thing and prioritize it, while at the same time being incredibly nurturing and a wonderful mentor. This class is perfect for writers of all levels, especially those who are struggling with the confidence to be able to call themselves a writer. Take this class- you won’t regret it!” - Caity

Let me start off by saying that this class is so aptly named. If I had to pick just one thing that I will be walking away with, it would be the unwavering confidence that I am not only a writer (!) but a good writer (!!). Haley's ability to foster confidence, encourage growth, create community, and guide craft is unparalleled. I am not being hyperbolic when I say that this class and experience have changed my life and will continue to have an impact on my journey as a writer quite possibly forever. The novel that I am now writing may never have come to be if it weren't for this class, isn't that wild?! Eternally grateful, eternally in awe. Stay tuned for all of the phenomenal writing my cohort and I are going to create! - Meghan

WWC was exactly what I needed as someone who wanted to rekindle my writing practice in a more stringent way. If you're craving time to be in a structured space, with tangible feedback for your writing and the encouragement to push yourself (kindly), this is it. Haley is a generous teacher who is very adept at using time to everyone's advantage, and tailoring workshops so writers get the type of feedback that is most beneficial to them. She also seems to attract the kind of like-minded humans that help create a warm and gracious atmosphere. I am in love with my new fellow writer friends, and so impressed with my own progress. You will learn, grow, and improve on this journey. If you're on the fence, hop over. - Emily M

Writing with Confidence is one of the best experiences I have ever invested in. No hyperbole. I feel a deep expansion in my relationship with writing. I am now connected to a generous, hilarious, and abundant creative community. I learned alongside expert writers. Haley is the teacher I want for everyone. To all the educators, you will learn from her facilitation too! She leads this workshop through grace, shared humanity, and beautiful boundaries. WWC planted seeds of confidence in me that I know will be blooming for many years. I'm deeply honored and grateful I got to take part in this gathering of brilliance. If you're reading this, just trust yourself and do the dang thing. If you show up fully, you will be in awe of the experience that awaits you. - Carly

The 7 weeks flew by! I didn’t expected to cultivate such strong community in the relatively short time we had but I’m leaving the class with a vibrant community of writers who are all rooting for each other. I came into the class hoping to generate more writing for the novel I’m working on and I did that! But I also left Haley’s class more confident that I can write a kick ass book. If you want to shut up your inner critic (at least a little bit) take this class! You won’t regret it! - Devan

WWC was life changing to say the least. through this class, i have found so much confidence in just 7 weeks, both in my writing and just my place in the world. every meeting was a lesson in showing up for yourself and others, even on the hardest days. inspiration flows like honey in this place!! Haley seamlessly creates a warm, welcoming environment to fall in love with writing again or maybe for the first time. do yourself a beautiful favor and embark on this journey. Warning: you’ll probably fall in love with yourself along the way too. - Sabrina

Writing With Confidence with Haley has given me writing tools, community, inspiration, and accountability, and maybe most importantly, I now have the confidence to claim the identity of "writer" for myself. This new confidence has been an immediate game-changer. After sharing writing with my classmates (which everyone in class gets to do) and receiving wonderful peer feedback, I felt motivated to submit my work to journals again and had three pieces accepted right away! If writing has always felt intriguing but elusive to you, like a cool thing that other people get to do, please take this class. Haley and my classmates helped me see gifts and potential in myself that I'd been too afraid to acknowledge before. I have ideas worth writing and I have an audience who wants to read them! I think you do too, and Haley will hold your hand the whole way.

- Emily L

Writing with Confidence was the best investment I have made in my writing and in myself. I came into this class apprehensive, as I have never shared my work in a classroom setting before. However, after my workshop (where my classmates made in-line edits and gave me real-time feedback), I could not wipe the smile off my face. Since then, I have felt more reinvigorated in my writing practice than I have in years. Haley is a brilliant, kind teacher who nourishes her students and pushes them in the same breath. What’s more, I have found a community within my classmates. That alone is priceless. - Audrey E

If you're on the fence about being a part of Writing with Confidence, let this be the sign that you should 100% go for it. Haley is by far the best teacher I have ever had, and she cultivated the richest, most beautiful learning environment. Throughout this class, Haley showered her students with encouragement and was so generous with her praise. She also provided thoughtful, constructive feedback on our writing to help us take it to the next level. This class challenged me to share my writing, stop self-editing, learn how to receive praise and feedback from fellow writers, gain confidence in my writing, and learn how to uplift other writers. My writing has grown more in the past seven weeks than it has in the past few years. And if (like I was) you're looking for a writing community, sign up for this class. This class has brought me the most amazing writing community and has introduced me to SO many talented, incredible, brilliant writers that you'll definitely be hearing about someday. I feel so connected to this group, and I know this community will continue well after the class is over. If you want to grow your writing, gain confidence, find a better writing schedule, expand your writing community, stop self-editing, and learn to share your writing with other people, I highly recommend Writing with Confidence. Haley truly is the warmest, kindest teacher, human, and writer. - Abby

I just wrapped up my last “Writing With Confidence” class with our beloved Haley. I have never felt so validated by a group of my peers. So inspired. So held. I challenged myself to participate and raise my hand, share my thoughts, my prompts, and my struggles, and it has always been worth it. These humans and this class has changed me in ways I’m not fully sure I understand yet. My gratitude is eternal. Don’t think twice about signing up. It’s worth the investment in yourself and your work and your art - Anna

“If you're thinking whether or not you should take this class, take my review as a sign to indulge yourself in one of the most amazing writing workshops! Haley is one of a kind teacher. She leads and teaches this workshop with such love and light. Throughout 7 weeks, you will be put through lots of emotions and self-discovery, whether through your own writings, or your peers'. Not an impromptu kind of writer? No worries. Haley has many many intriguing and interesting writing prompts that could potentially later become one of your newest works. You'd also have the opportunity to befriend with some of the most creative and beautiful human beings as you go through this journey together. I come out of this workshop as a much more confident writer than I've ever been. My insecurity was met with such compassionate, encouragement and praises. I could not thank everyone, especially Haley enough for such a once in a lifetime experience. So yes, you should do it. Sign up. Challenge yourself. Open yourself up. Be vulnerable. Have fun. You deserve this. Your talent deserves this. Your writings deserve this.” - Linh

I have never felt so affirmed in a writing class. What I love most about Haley is that she sets strong feedback expectations and allows every student to decide what level of feedback they feel they want to receive and she also tailors every workshop session to what that specific writer needs. That differentiation allowed the class to give good, kind, constructive, and specific feedback. I loved how much this class emphasized community building in addition to celebrating good writing and I am so grateful for a new writing community to consistently share my work with in the future. There was so much kindness infused in this class and I loved it!!!

“This class was 100000% the loving nudge I needed to step fully and wholeheartedly into my identity as a writer. Haley is an excellent community cultivator and a wise, friendly tour guide for the journey of exploring your unique voice & talents. No other workshop will affirm you, challenge you, and uplift you quite like Haley and your WWC cohort! Literally can’t say enough about this class. Major heart sparkles.” - Calista

"if you know in your heart of hearts that you are a writer but you are a little (or a lot) afraid to explore what that means, then this is the class for you! you will be challenged. you will be changed. you'll start to glow from the inside out with the WARMTH and CARING and INSPIRATION that this class provides. Haley is a wonderful facilitator who does a phenomenal job of creating a community that will push you beyond what you previously hoped for yourself as a writer. i cannot recommend WWC enough!!!" - Paula

Writing with Confidence is perfectly named. Haley works hard to create a writing community that fosters growth and bravery among the group. This is THE best way to have your writing workshopped, lovingly held in community with honest feedback and supportive advice. WWC is exactly what every writer dreams of when looking for community, support, and engagement with their art, while also encouraging you to take the leap as a writer and do the things you thought you couldn’t do.” - Victoria

I've spent four years scared to take every writing class I found but when Haley's popped up on Instagram I knew I had to, it was immediate. And let me tell you, the class is just as good and empowering and special as you were hoping. I have felt held and supported but also challenged (in a good way!) in every class and found a community of lovely people who continue to provide that space outside of class. The gift of Haley's class, and of Haley as a teacher, is twofold: one, she teaches you to believe in your talent and celebrate it and two she creates a community that can help you continue that one class ends. Basically, take the class, the only thing you'll regret is you can't take it forever! - Abigail

Haley’s writing class lit my soul on fire. Yes, it helped me put pen to paper but even more than that this class gave me the courage to call myself a writer. Haley’s space is safe and warm and everything that a cold academic classroom isn’t. This class creates an invaluable community and an honest forum productive feedback. I’m a better, more vulnerable writer and creative because of it. - Natalie

Haley's writing class is a gift. She creates a space that is unapologetically queer, creative, and fiercely supportive, allowing folks to engage with writing in a non-judgmental, non-academic environment. This class helped me find the courage to take risks with my writing and share it with a group of strangers who quickly became trusted friends. The community created in Haley's class is unlike any other -- I feel seen, loved, and supported by this fantastic group of brilliant minds. Taking this class is a true exercise in courage and vulnerability. Be afraid and do it anyway. Allow yourself to be held, uplifted, and affirmed in community. You don't need to do this writing thing alone -- there is a community out there who will adore your words. - Tate

I came into Haley's class a confident writer. But I wasn't sure how much reverence my current piece of work warranted and I was wary of letting anyone else hold it with me. Timidly, I took a chance and shared the work I was protective over. It was worth it. My writing gained a new life and I had a space where I could exercise courage while my piece is in its vulnerable stages. The fear of revealing this particular work is still there but I know I can still write despite the worry. And I have a small writing group that has already seen what I can do and is cheering me on. Haley believes in this writing of mine and she helped me figure out what to do with it when it is finished. I am leaving this class encouraged and determined in my craft and reminded of the necessity of community. For that I am so grateful! - Kae

Before taking Haley's WWC course I was totally intimidated by the idea of sharing my writing with anyone, let alone a group of total strangers on the internet. I decided to take a leap of faith and signed up with the hope that I would gain some confidence in my writing abilities. I never could have imagined just how transformative and nurturing Haley's class would be. Not only did I find the courage to start sharing my writing regularly, I also found a new group of fantastic humans to nurture and support me along the way. Investing in the WWC class is not just an investment in yourself. It is an investment in community, art, and self love. I can't advocate enough for any and all writers to take this course. It doesn't matter if you are just starting out or already published a book. There is truly something for everyone in this community and we want you to be a part of it!!! Know that from the moment you sign up you will have a large community of writers to support you and a magnificent teacher who can hold space and offer feedback in ways that will surely expedite your growth. I ❤️ WWC. - Morgan