Programs + Events

I run workshops, programs, and events all over the country. Sometimes in a big flashy ballroom. Sometimes in a living room. Often from my apartment. And every one of them is geared to help you access your best work—in a criticism-free, judgment-free environment. There are lots of ways to participate, some in person, some virtual. Check them out and let me know if you’ve got questions!

“Never mind that Terri’s own writing is so powerful—with the punch of a comedian (which she is) and the literary command of a poet (which she also is). Even more exciting is what she does for your writing. Whether in one of her fantastic Gateless salons or during a casual coffee, she takes something I’ve just written or said and finds gold in it that I never would have seen. With her, I always have moments of, “Oh! Yes! That *is* what I’m saying, thank you!” She’s like an alchemist for your words and ideas. If you have a chance to work with her, do it.”

Laura Belgray | Writer and founder, talkingshrimp.com

Signature Events

These programs happen in real time. Find out when the next one starts!

What if you could stop searching for your passion, and explore it instead?

The Six Week Sprint is a live, intimate, and dynamic program designed to help you generate content and material—while gaining momentum around your big ideas. We meet each week to write and share our work using the Gateless Method, which means an emphasis on generating work, not criticizing it. Dig into the ideas, the stories, the content that form the basis of your business, brand, or platform. Join a creative, focused group of like-minded people—and hit the ground writing.

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What people are saying about Six-Week Sprint:

“Terri's sprints and Gateless writing salons have changed my life. I always enjoyed writing, but the Sprint tapped into a different part of my brain, helped me discover themes, ideas, and imagery. I started looking at the world differently off the page so that when it was time to write, creative juices just flowed.”

Elizabeth St. John | Mindfulness Coach

"As someone who writes for other people for a living, I found Terri's class to be a breath of fresh air to connect with my voice and my stories. I loved how much writing I could get done in such a short bit of time, and I was able to use much of what I wrote in my business's marketing."

Cindy Childress | The Expert's Ghostwriter

“Do you need permission to write? I did. I set out to write a book, and I was stalled. The Sprint was exactly what I need to get this book done. It wasn't always easy—but it was no longer lonely. I joined the next sprint, and the next, and it got done. I could see my book becoming something more than a pile of words that no one knew about.”

Kathleen Celmins

“I have never considered myself a writer. I took on a ton of writing jobs this year to make myself a writer. If I did it more, I'd like it more, right? It wasn't until the Sprint that I finally started to enjoy writing. All because of Terri’s encouragement and positive energy.”

Maggie Teliska | Director of Sales, Northeast Battery

"The Gateless Method allowed me to take risks and be bold. I felt my creative floodgates open. Your time in this special creative group will be time well spent.”

Jen Goldman, M.A. | psychotherapist and mediator

“I’ve never found writing to be anything except for an anxiety-provoking chore. Plus my final product never actually sounded like my true voice. In the Six Week Sprint I’ve written more in less time with a product that sounds inherently true to who I am.”

Marc Cordon, MPH | Founder & Positive Psychology Coach, The Joy Revolution, LLC

“A professional copywriter for many years, I’d lost sight of the *joy* part of writing. Terri's fun, bright, encouraging wisdom and brilliant prompts (not to mention the instant community of fellow Sprinters) helped me tap into something I needed to reclaim. I've signed up for the next Sprint and am looking forward to seeing where it takes me.”

Whit Hill | copywriter

“While I have written for most of my career, Terri’s process is the first to reliably help me break through writers block and produce content consistently and systematically. More importantly the weekly salons have helped me develop a voice, which I’m confident will develop an audience.”

Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP^® | Enduring Wealth Advisors^®

“The Sprint has given me a creative outlet I was sorely missing. Business ideas have sprouted as well! Terri has crafted an environment that is warm and welcoming, for the novice and experienced writer alike. It's a place where you can grow as a writer - whether you think of yourself that way or not. I never did!”

Robin Knudsen, MAOD | Executive Coach, Facilitator, Trainer

“Two things strike me most about Terri’s brilliance: First, her ability to find undercurrents and themes in work that I didn’t know were there. Second, the precision with which she drills down to the essence of what I’m trying to communicate. If you’re privileged with the opportunity to spend some time around Terri’s brain, don’t pass it up.”

Abby Havermann | Author, Speaker, Coach

The Pop-Up Salon is a one-day workshop designed to help you access the stories and ideas—your best, most meaningful work—in a criticism-free, distraction-free environment.

It’s a small, intimate, highly productive space for creating. You will (finally!) get the chance to dive deep into your work—and surface with stories and ideas that inform your work and your life.

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What people are saying about Pop-Up Writing Workshops:

"I feel more secure in my voice than ever. I was shocked that in doing it, just jumping in, I received a dose of confidence that is still active."

Casey Chalem Anderson | artist

"I came here not completely knowing what to expect for the day or myself. I was surprised at the depth of work that came out of me."

Miriam Schulman | artist and host, The Inspiration Place

"I was given the greatest gift today. I heard feedback about my work that I could only dream of—that it was witty and honest and smart and i couldn’t have dreamed of better feedback. I feel so much more confident in my writing and ready to get to the next level."

Graciela Rasor | communications professional

"I realized that I’d been hiding in my writing for years. And I hadn’t given myself permission to really be free."

Susan Eckstein | Speaker

The Intensive is a 3-day workshop designed to help you access the stories and ideas—your best, most meaningful work—in a criticism-free, distraction-free environment.

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What people are saying about The Intensive:

Stephanie Hayes | business consultant and writer

“I really enjoy the opportunity to get people’s reactions in real-time to what I’m working on. In the end, I think it saves time. I’m not going down dead-end streets, I’m going down streets lit up around positive feedback. I know that’s working! I’m going to expand that and release what it’s working. It helps me move the work faster than solitude does.”

Mary Gauthier | Grammy nominated artist and author of Saved by a Song

“I’d said to myself, I'm never going to write my own book. I could never do that. Then I got the first prompt and was put so deeply into my body, and so connected with something bigger, that expectation fell away. I came out of my first retreat doing the exact thing I said I would never be capable of doing.”

Sarah Montana | screenwriter and speaker

Kelly Knox | retired U.S. military and therapist

Online Programs

Stuff you can access right now!

Your creative genius doesn't need inspiration; it needs to be prompted. This 30-day audio program will help you break new ground on your new ideas, and gain momentum in developing, fleshing them out, and making them real and ready to share with the people you most want to reach. Get one juicy prompt every morning, for $1 a day.

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Don’t just give a talk. Leave an impression. In this online course, you’ll get all the insights and coaching strategies I use with my private clients so you can:

This four-part audio course will help you leverage your next panel opportunity — and level up your speaking career. Created with digital marketing and branding pro Cass McCrory.

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What people are saying about Online Programs:

"I'm loving the 30 days program. Your writing prompts make me remember things, experiences, people, objects as far back as my childhood. It's as if a part of me that was lost is being restored to me, day by day. In addition, my writing is becoming fluid again. That too is a gift. Thank you for this journey of discovery."

Kerstin Sheppard | copywriter and editor

"I thought I would never be able to write again. I cannot think of a time when I wrote so freely. To write for 10 minutes and then move on so lightly to my next thing. This is really precious. Merci!"

Charlotte Marcy

"Every time I participate in one of her programs, I feel it takes to a deeper more authentic place within myself."

Linda Ugelow

Free Resources

Mid-Crisis Messaging for Advisors

Webinar

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5 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Genius

PDF Guide + Audiobook

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Rekindle Your Content

Webinar + BONUS Writing Session

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Stop Searching for Your Passion (and do this instead)

Webinar + Writing Session

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Gateless Writing is a technique of teaching the art and craft of writing that draws on the research and work of Suzanne Kingsbury, a Fulbright scholar, novelist, and one of the most sought-after developmental editors in the country.

I’ve been a participating member of the Gateless community for several years, worked with Suzanne personally, and became a certified instructor in the Gateless method in July 2017. It has changed my work considerably, taken me from no book to a nearly completed manuscript, and profoundly transformed my work with clients.

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YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS

Download my free guide and audiobook, “5 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Genius,” to help you bust through creative blocks, gain clarity around your ideas, and feel energized by your work again.

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