Accountability Write-ins

When: Every Thursday and Sunday, ongoing
Thursday: 2-3:30 pm PST | 5-6:30 pm EST
Starting on 9/14/25: Sunday: 4-5:30 PST | 7-8.30 pm EST
First Thursdays: Community Day (where we share instead of write)
 

“I think the hardest part about writing is writing.” 
—Nora Ephron

Writing is hard! Especially when you’re doing it alone. Or when you don’t have a goal. Or when you lack a routine that pushes your writing project forward.

Brooke and Grant each share similar mantras. One of the original mottoes of She Writes is: “Writers don’t let writers write alone.” Grant often says, “Writing is a solitary activity best done with others.”

We’re going to make writing a little bit easier through this weekly accountability write-in. We want to create a supportive space where writers can churn out words, meet their goals and deadlines, and build creative connections with others.

This ongoing, inspiring program will be led by Memoir Nation co-founders Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, who are each writers, editors, publishers, and teachers. They have each led accountability groups for years, and they will each be writing alongside you every session on Zoom—because they are each writing their first memoirs. They’ll help warm you up and give you the energy you need to keep going. 

How each session works

  • ​Brooke or Grant (whoever’s holding the space) will start each session with a 5-minute talk on writing—some thoughts on developing a creative mindset, overcoming creative obstacles, or writing craft topics.

  • Brooke or Grant will provide an optional writing prompt and…

  • You'll write!

  • On the first Thursday of every month, we hold Community Day, where rather than write, we invite you to share with your fellow writers. This will be a facilitated discussion and Brooke and Grant will co-attend as often as possible.

Joyce Carol Oates said, “Getting the first draft finished is like pushing a peanut with your nose across a very dirty floor.” With this writing accountability group, we’ll make writing the first draft a little less arduous—and a lot more fun!

​How do you get access?

Access to the Zoom link is provided upon registration to Path #3. Since this group is set up to be accessible, cost-wise, we’re operating on an honor system in which you’re trusted not to share links.

Please note, you come to the sessions you’re able to and want to attend. There will be no roll-taking. You’re embraced if and when you show up, and never shamed if you can’t or don’t make it. This space is for us, and we’ll make use of it as the time serves us!

*Accountability Write-Ins do not meet on major holidays.