Let's get you ready for November writing month

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • 7–8 p.m. Eastern • Live on Zoom

Come with a story you want to write. Leave with a plan and your first words on the page

Free November Writing Kickoff with Lori Hayes

Join Lori for a peaceful, practical hour where we’ll turn “I want to write this November” into a clear goal, writing time on your calendar, and a first step you’ve actually taken.

You'll also get a free word tracker to show your own progress and to keep you organized.

Save your free spot now

Start now

Don’t spend your first week of November figuring out how to begin

Do the prep with us now, so when November 1 arrives, you can open your laptop and get straight to your story.

make a plan

Give your November goal a place in your actual life

Choose your project, set your writing goal, and decide when you’ll show up for it. We’ll help you work through those decisions before the month begins.

Real Results

Leave ready to write—not just excited about writing

You’ll have a clear focus, scheduled writing time, a backup plan for busy days, and your Catch the Wave Writing Tracker. The homework is done. Your story gets your attention.

Testimonials:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I get so many words written in one hour that I wish we could do this two times a week." CB--Writers Room

"Thanks for hosting, Lori! I found this very helpful since it forces me to make time for my fiction writing. I spent 30 minutes prior to the meeting deciding where I would take the writing and making notes since I haven't worked on this book since March. This hour was very productive!" Cindy D.--Writers Room

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Much like when I was attending online school for writing, I look forward each week to The Writer’s Room. It helps me designate a special time and space to sit down and just write. I think about my stories so much more throughout the week than previously, and it is exciting to see how much I have accomplished in the first month. I can’t wait for Monday’s!" Christal--Writers Room

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Meeting with fellow writers always inspires me, and having time dedicated to writing makes me very productive!" March, 2026 Catch the Wave Writing Retreat Attendee

Picture Yourself on November 1

Your coffee is poured. Your laptop is open. You know which project you’re working on—and you’ve already made room for it in your day.

That’s the head start we’ll work toward together.

Join me for one free hour to make the decisions that are easy to put off: what you want to accomplish, when you’ll write, and how you’ll keep going when life interrupts.

Bring the book you keep promising yourself you’ll get to. Let’s give it a place in your November.

October 22 • 7 p.m. Eastern • Live on Zoom