Inger Dybvig Kenobi
Inger is the BEST writing teacher!!!! Work with her. It will be one of the best and smartest moves of your life. She is an alchemist and helps you become one with your writing, too. -Jennifer Reiter
You'll also be ridiculously kind to yourself as you hone your craft + reward yourself along the way.
four months | one focus | work on your memoir
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT.
Over a period of four months, I'll help you bring your skills, ideas, talent, and inner treasures into a page-turning writing journey.
Specifically, you will:
- Remove the guesswork around what to include and what goes where.
- Create a writing routine that will calm your mind and feel like a dream come true.
- Learn fresh and timeless writing tools that will help you break free from writer's block and inner drama.
- Make the joyful discovery that writing can be fun and exciting.
Above all, you and your memoir will become a creative duo, not this monster you have to conquer.
After watching countless writers struggle to give their writing ideas the time and energy they need and deserve - and after overcoming oh-so-many writing obstacles myself - I'm excited to show you a way that works.
Many of my writing clients return to my classes and programs time and time again.
Maybe because my programs are less like a Navy SEAL Hell Week (you have to write 3000 words a day, or else. . .!!!) and more like a beautiful Hero's Journey.
My attitude is always: nothing needs to change before you start writing.
You don't even have to feel ready.
Wanting to write is enough.
'I can't believe my first draft is almost done! And I'm loving the process!'
Meet your memoir teacher:
Hi! I'm Inger. So glad you're here! My friends call me The Memoir Queen because I've been passionate about memoirs and personal stories for as long as I can remember.
I didn't start writing until I was in my late 30s, and since then I have published two books (memoirs) and have two others in the works.
I'm known for creating page-turning strategies and structures that make writing fun and doable, and I have a total knack for helping you see (and take advantage of) all the things that are already working in your favour.
You have more talent, relevant experiences, and resources than you think.
That is a fact. And that is why I'm so pumped you're here!
Getting started is often the hardest part, but once you take the first step:
You discover the extreme delight of really liking what you're working on.
You also learn that not everything will turn out perfect, and that's FINE!
You become happier and more energized.
You let go of the illusion of 'finding the right time.'
You no longer dwell on 'Why me? Who cares? What's the point?'
Instead, you understand that your memoir idea came to you for a reason, and you grow your ability to collaborate with your ideas/the divine/the Universe/magic/creative forces.
THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD NEWS HERE!
How do we take all of this and make it real?
That's what's coming up next!
GET IN THE CREATIVE ZONE
To bubble all of your ideas, skills, creativity, and stories to the surface in the best possible way, there are two parts to this program.
PART ONE: We start with a four-week intensive where we'll create the perfect outer and inner environment for your book. Excuses melt away as you highlight everything that works in your favour.
PART TWO: Next, prepare yourself for a three-month deep dive. You'll write, write, and write, show up for your memoir in a way that works for you, and you'll allow yourself to have a blast along the way.
This is where you go from feeling lost to thinking, 'Wow! There is an actual book here!"
WORD ON THE STREET.
"Say yes to everything Inger offers! She is fabulous!"
"If Nora Ephron and David Sedaris had a love child, it would be Inger Kenobi. She's a brilliant writer."
"Inger Kenobi is the real deal: knowledgeable, capable, and encouraging."
All the practicalities:
First, a helpful timeline for you visual people
November 4th: Lay of the land session. Welcome! Meet your fellow writers.
. Part One: Four weekly sessions starting November 11th and ending December 2nd.
Holiday break. No more classes until January 6th.
Part two. Bi-weekly sessions running from January 6th to March 17th.
March 24th: Zoom Wrap Party. Time to Celebrate!
HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING
November 4th - December 2nd.
- On Wednesday, November 4 th, we'll gather for our Lay of the Land session. You will get to know your fellow writers and learn about their books. So fun!
- Next, we'll have four weekly Zoom calls on November 11th, November 18th, November 25th, and December 2nd (all Wednesdays).
- All calls will start at noon Central Time (6 PM if you live in England or 7 PM if you live in Norway).
- All the calls will be recorded and last for 60 minutes.
December 3rd to January 6th.
In December, we'll take a holiday break. You can still write (obviously!), but there will be no sessions to keep up with.
There are two main benefits to this break:
1. What you have learned so far gets to settle and percolate. You will have time to catch up, think, ponder, and grow.
2. Also, you won't feel behind or stress out because you're not writing or hopping on Zoom while your family is visiting or travelling.
But! To make sure you stay in the creative flow, I'll give you a fun, easy, non-writing assignment that will improve your writing times ten!
We'll meet back again on January 6th.
DIGGING DEEP
January 6th - March 31st
On January 6th, we'll kick off the new year with a 60-minute Zoom session. Welcome back!
Next, we'll meet bi-weekly and alternate between sessions and writing together.
January dates: 6th and 20th.
February dates: 3rd and 17th.
March dates: 3rd, 17th, and 31st.
All sessions take place on Wednesdays at noon Central Time (USA) / 6 pm if you live in England/7 pm if you're calling in from Norway. All sessions will be recorded.
During these sessions, you'll (finally!) learn:
How to set up a writing space that feels like a warm hug.
How to develop your ideas.
How to select the theme for your memoir, and why it's such a life-saver.
Also:
Memoir-specific writing tools and tricks of the trade.
How to keep going when everything feels like a big fat mess.
How to avoid over-editing along the way.
How to write about other people without hanging them out to dry or revealing too much.
We will also look at:
Hollywood script-writing tools that will make your writing POP.
What it means to 'steal like an artist' (for when you feel stuck and flat)
How to pull creativity out of thin air (easier than you think)
And of course, we'll look at your calendar and block out time for writing.
+ so much more!
In conclusion: this is where writing becomes a no-brainer.
So whether you've started a million times, or your book is a big fat mess, or you haven't written a single word, this is where you go from avoiding your book to showing up for it with a spring in your step.
You will grow. 99%, guaranteed!
In conclusion, this memoir program is a dream come true for budding writers who:
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Are ready for an approach to writing that is powerful, practical, and entertaining —instead of feeling you have to become more author-esque, or 'write through the pain' (oh boy).
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Are drawn to the idea of starting to write with the life you have right now, instead of waiting for someday.
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Would love to blend the ultra-practical (like learning robust writing tools) with spending time in the invisible realm (where creativity, wisdom, insights, and inspiration live).
If that sounds like your cup of tea, I'm THRILLED to invite you to this 4-month writing extravaganza. The ripple effects will be TO DIE FOR.
And we all benefit and delight when just one person (yes, you!) decides to let IT (whatever sleeping giant of awesomeness and creation is within them) OUT.
WORD ON THE STREET
"This writing group has been a turning point for me."
"I’ve searched my whole life for a writing group like this."
"I learned that I’m way more creative than I’ve given myself credit for."
" My memoir is now published!"
"I'm starting to write my story! It wants to be told."
"I'm LOVING the process!!!!!"
What will YOUR insights be? Let's find out!
OMG! I am so ready for this!
Good! Because your inner writer is about to say, 'Thank you for doing this!'
Our first Zoom call will take place on November 4th, and the last one on March 31st.
12 sessions in total.
If you can't be there live every time, no worries. I'll email you the recording.
Also, we'll have our own Facebook Group.
But the power of this program is linked to neither Zoom nor Facebook. This is all about listening to the voice that says, 'It's time to write.' It's about doing it just because you want to. It's also about feeling less alone and being in a setting where working on your memoir feels as natural as breathing.
And above all, it's about shaking things up a bit and really going for it.
Come! Alone, it's easy to get distracted and discouraged.
Together, we keep going + it's more fun to team up with fellow writers.
Your next step?
Register below.
REGISTER FOR BLOOM
WORK ON YOUR MEMOIR CONSISTENTLY FOR FOUR MONTHS.
Creative tools and strategies that will help you scoop up the magical energy that will get your memoir out of your head and down on the page.
A private Facebook group where you'll find inspiration and make new friends.
Exclusive access to our live Zoom sessions.
Support, playing with creative forces, and writing-all rolled into one.
All this awesomeness for:
595 pounds /approx. 760 dollars or
7500 Norwegian kroner.
This program is non-refundable, so please invest with intention and enthusiasm.
But wait! What if I want private coaching during this program?
Glad you asked! For 400 pounds more, you get two 60-min sessions with me.
Ode to the memoir. . .
The memoir format is FANTASTIC. You don't have to make anything up. You don't have to worry about world-building. It also doesn't have to be a big epic production starting with your birth and droning on and on and on. . .
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It can be funny and deeply moving, like David Sedaris' books.
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It can focus on only one year of your life, like Cheryl Strayed's Wild.
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It can be camouflaged as fiction, like Nora Ephron's Heartburn.
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It can be both spiritual and playful, like all of Anne Lamott's books.
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It can weave together two seemingly unrelated events, like theft and suicide, as in Sloane Crosley's book Grief is for People.
I also love memoirs because:
The personal is universal.
The personal is poetic.
The personal is what makes art matter.
The personal helps us feel understood and connected.
So don't hoard your stories. Share them, even if you worry about not being wise enough, not original enough, and not perfect enough.
Itching to write yours?
What's NOT included + Some common questions
In the history of writing, people have written books as a hobby, as a calling, as part of their healing journey, out of desperation, and just for fun.
Had these people started out being overly worried about things like spelling, grammar, not being a good writer in the 5th grade, and not having anything original to say, a fair amount of nothing would have happened. This is why the following will NOT be included in this program:
- I will not edit, read, or critique your work, but you can ask questions about your book in our sessions.
- I will not ask you to share your work with the other people in the group, unless you want to.
- I will not have you read anyone else's work.
This program is all about getting you from 'Once upon a time' to 'THE END'. After you've reached that magnificent milestone, you can seek out all the editors, proofreaders, and beta-readers you want. Or not! Up to you.
And in case you were wondering, you won't have to fill out a gazillion workbooks or watch pre-recorded videos. Finding time to write is challenging enough. This is why ALL writing tools and exercises are designed to be directly applied to your book, not fluffy, good-for-nothing writing exercises.
WILL BLOOM MAKE ME A BETTER WRITER?
Yes and yes. But it's not my main focus. Here is why:
. . . when you learn to show up for your writing day after day, week after week, month after month, you'll become a better writer. You just do. It will feel absolutely magical, but it's actually quite logical. When you do something repeatedly, progress is inevitable.
WHAT WILL I LEARN AGAIN?
💡How to create time for your writing with the life you have right now
💡How to structure your memoir
💡 How to avoid the most common writing traps all budding memoirists fall into
💡 How to melt away writer's block
💡 Tools and tricks for when your writing feels like a big pile of shit.
In short: you will learn how to create a writing journey that draws you in like a red carpet event, so that you can write the first draft. . . .
HOW MUCH TIME WILL THIS REQUIRE OF ME?
Direction is more important than speed, and quality is more important than quantity. . . but I do recommend setting aside SOME time for writing every single day. I like to play with flexible times, like: minimum 5 minutes and maximum 10 hours.
Hint: it's better to start small, gain momentum, and increase the time over time.
WHY ARE WE TAKING A HOLIDAY BREAK?
This break will accomplish two things.
1. Not doing holiday prep/traveling/wrapping up the year while trying to stay on top of classes. Aka: not feeling behind and stressed out.
2. Letting what you've learned so far sink in and percolate, so you can return in January with fresh energy and creativity.
Will you be allowed to write in this period? Of course! Yes! Sneaking in 10-20 minutes here and there is highly recommended. During this 'break' we'll stay connected in the FB group and via email. All emails go directly to me, so don't be shy.
HAVE PEOPLE WHO HAVE JOINED YOUR PROGRAMS PUBLISHED THEIR BOOKS?
Yes! You can read Kim's book here, Devon's book here, Heather's here, and Niki's book here, and Mary's memoir here.
DO YOU OFFER ANY DISCOUNTS?
Yes, Previous BLOOM students and sangha members (you know who you are!) pay 395 pounds, instead of 595.
To claim your discount code, email me at hello@ingerkenobi.com