A Routine of One's Own

In this three-week class, you'll define and refine a joyful writing routine: one that actually works for you.

When

May 7, 14, and 21 (Wednesdays)
7:30-9:00PM EST

Where

live on Zoom (recording provided)

Class Facilitator

Hurley Winkler (she/her), a writer & editor from Jacksonville, FL

Cost

$200 

A payment plan of two installments is available at checkout.

Who is this class for?

There’s plenty of advice out there about writing routines. But how much of it is actually realistic? 

This class is for anyone who dreams of establishing and maintaining a writing routine without that feeling of discouragement or burnout.

Writers of all experience levels, genre interests, and backgrounds are welcome, including writers who feel shy about calling themselves a writer.

You’ll come away from this class with a defined framework for a sustainable and joyful writing practice: one that actually works for you.

Week 1 · May 7
Time to Write

Most writers are faced with a lack of time. How do we get the writing done when our schedules are simply so busy?

During our first class session, you’ll answer questions like:

• How much time do I actually have each week for writing?
• What time of day is best for my writing?
• How do I make sure I uphold my writing time?

Week 2 · May 14
Space to Write

In Atomic Habits, James Clear claims that anything that takes more than 30 seconds to begin has too high a barrier of entry for us to actually want to get started.

During Week 2 of our class, I’ll share ideas for lowering that barrier. Through prompts, you'll answer questions like:

• How do I prepare for a writing session?
• What changes do I need to make to my environment to support my writing practice?
• Do I need accountability in order to write? (According to Gretchen Rubin, about 80% of us do!)

Week 3 · May 21
Continuing to Write

Establishing a writing routine is one thing. Maintaining it is a whole other ballgame.

In our final class, we'll discuss routine sustainability, answering questions like:

• How do I make changes to my routine when my schedule changes?
• How do I keep writing when life gets busy and my energy is low?
• When I get stuck in my process, how do I know when it’s time to take a break?

What You’ll Get

When you sign up for this class, you’ll receive:

• three 90-minute class sessions on Zoom 
• weekly homework assignments to get you thinking about your unique needs in your writing life
• printable worksheets to correspond with our in-class exercises
• access to the Accountability Directory, where you can find an accountability buddy who meets your needs
• class recordings, available for you to stream throughout the rest of 2025

FAQs

Do I have to attend every class session?
If you can’t make it to one or more of our sessions, you’ll receive the recording to watch later on.

If I don’t arrive to class on time, will I be locked out of the Zoom room?
The Zoom room will not be locked. Join anytime: you’ll be automatically muted when you log on.

Do I have to have my camera on during class?
No one is required to have their camera or mic on at any point during class. There will be lots of sharing and opportunities to ask questions during each class, but participation is optional. You are welcome to ask questions and answer prompts in the Chat.

Will I fit in if I’m not a “writer?”
Absolutely. If you’ve always wanted to write, this is a great place to get started.

I’m in another time zone, and the class time doesn’t work with my schedule. Will you be offering this class at another time?
At this point in time, I do not have plans to teach this class again, and if I do, I can’t guarantee that it will take place at a different time. I recommend signing up for the class and watching the recordings.

I signed up for the class but can't attend anymore. Can I get a refund?
I try to price my classes with accessibility in mind. Because of that, I don't offer refunds, but you'll have unlimited access to the class video recordings and all class materials through December 31, 2025.

About the Facilitator

I'm Hurley Winkler (she/her), a writer from Jacksonville, FL.

When I'm not working on my second novel, writing my newsletter, or facilitating classes for writers, I work as Editorial Assistant for Rose Books and Co-Host of Morning Writing Club.

A handful of things of which I am quite fond: dogs of every shape and size. Slow cycling. The funny parts of rom coms. The crying parts of rom coms. Hot yoga. Honeybadger lattes & almond butter sea salt truffles from my neighborhood coffee/chocolate shop. Bobbing around in the ocean. Karaokeing to "Love Shack" with my husband of ten years.

Classroom Environment & Accessibility

I believe that the best classrooms are nurturing, warm, and fun. My facilitation style is enthusiastic, immersive, and filled with gentle pushes.

🏳️‍⚧️ In my classroom, pronouns are respected, hate speech is not tolerated, boundaries are respected, and gentleness is emphasized.

Closed captions will be turned on for this class. If you have additional accessibility requests, or any other questions about this class, please reach out to me here.

Now Registering

This class costs $200. A payment plan of two installments is available at checkout.

Paid subscribers of my Lonely Victories newsletter get $15 off: find the promo code below the paywall of the latest newsletter issue (on/after 4/11).

Signed up for the class?

I'm excited to have you! You'll receive class information, as well as your first homework assignment, on May 1.

If you'd like to add the class Zoom link to your calendar now, you can find it in the Content section of the class in your Gumroad dashboard.