Hey YOU! How ARE you? How’s your writing life?
It’s been an extra-busy time here at Writers’ Haven, and I have lots of exciting news and new offerings to share with you (see below).
One especially exciting update: I was recently interviewed about my DNA surprise by a senior staff writer at Wirecutter (a New York Times company). I’ll share it here as soon as it’s published!
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Access: Open to all paid subscribers of Writers’ Haven by Christine Wolf on Substack
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Facilitator: Christine Wolf
Fall ‘26: 8/31 through 10/28 (27 two-hour sessions)
Winter ‘26: 11/2 through 12/16 (21 two-hour sessions)
Mondays 9a-11a Central
Tuesdays 10a-12p Central
Wednesdays 4p-6p Central
Learn More: https://www.christinewolf.com/write-ins
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Okay, I’m trying something new — and it’s feeling a little scary and exhilarating. I’ve been looking for cool ways to bring us TOGETHER more often, and what better way than a short, weekly meetup on Substack Live? Each Wednesday at Noon Central, I’ll go LIVE (gasp! gasp! gasp!), and we can chat about that week’s subject (see below). I’m also working on scheduling occasional guests, so stay tuned!
1st Wednesday of the month: Ask Me Anything Huddle 2nd 3rd 4th Wednesday of the month: News & Inspiration Huddle 5th Wednesday of the month: Live Storytelling Tips & Tricks Huddle
Let’s talk about memoir, publishing, trauma-informed approaches to writing, stuck points, building community, literary citizenship, and more. Bring your questions. If I don’t have an answer, I’ll do my best to help direct you to someone who does.
Got a writing-related craft question? I’d love to help. Feeling stuck? Needing encouragement? Motivation? Resources? Join us!
There aren’t enough spaces to gather and process grief, so I’m trying to be a part of the solution. Schedule some time to tend to your grief — and know that you’re not alone.
Access — Open to all Subscribers and Followers of Writers’ Haven by Christine Wolf
Format: Virtual — Substack Live
Schedule: Weekly, Wednesdays, 12–1 p.m. Central, beginning 9/2/26
9/2/26, 10/7/26, 11/4/26, 12/2/26, 1/6/27 2/3, 3/3/27, 4/7/27, 5/5/27, 6/2/27, 7/7/27, 8/4/27, 9/1/27
9/9/26, 10/14/26, 11/11/26, 12/9/26, 1/13/27, 2/10/27, 3/10/27, 4/14/27, 5/12/27, 6/9/27, 7/14/27, 8/11/27, 9/8/27
9/16/26, 10/21/26, 11/18/26, 12/16/26, 1/20/27, 2/17/27, 3/17/27, 4/21/27, 5/19/27, 6/16/27 7/21/27, 8/18/27, 9/15/27
9/23/26, 10/28/26, 11/25/26, 12/23/26, 1/27/27, 2/24/27, 3/24/27, 4/28/27, 5/26/27, 6/23/27, 7/28/27, 8/25/27, 9/22/27
9/30/26, 12/30/26, 3/31/27, 6/30/27, 9/29/27
Got an idea for a Huddle? Want to be a guest? Know someone you’d like me to invite to speak (maybe that’s you?). Please leave your thoughts in the comments!
At the end of this month, the phenomenal Heidi Stevens will moderate a discussion with Sarah Leibov , Michèle Dawson Haber, and me. We’re all contributors to the brand new anthology, Relative Strangers: Inheritance, Identity, and the Meaning of Kinship, edited by B.K. (Kate) Jackson.
Access — Free & Open to the public, RSVP required
Format: In-Person — The Book Stall, Winnetka, IL
Date: Sunday, 9/30/26, 2–3pm
Free, but please RSVP: https://thebookstall.com/event/2026-08-30/relative-strangers-conversation-christine-wolf-sarah-leibov-and-michele-dawson
My six-week, in-person memoir course at Northwestern University is open to the public! You’ll learn how to shape your life experiences into a coherent, meaningful narrative while establishing a steady writing rhythm that supports real progress. We’ll explore structure, scene writing, reflection, emotional pacing, how to identify the moments that define your story, and so much more. You’ll also receive an overview of book proposals, publishing paths, and many of the resources I share with my coaching clients. This is a warm, encouraging space to begin—or return to—your memoir with intention.
This class welcomes memoirists at any stage—those exploring an idea, those already drafting, and those with prior publications seeking a space to refine their craft and reconnect with the heart of their story. We revisit foundational techniques with respect for your experience while offering new insights, emotional grounding practices, and a steady writing rhythm. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or simply in need of community and momentum, this course meets you exactly where you are.
Access — Open to the public
Format: In-Person — Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Dates: Wednesdays, 10/7/26 – 11/11/26 (6 sessions), 6–8pm Central
Instructor: Christine Wolf
Early Registration (before 9/7): NU $62, Public $72
Regular Registration: (9/7 and later) NU $72, Public $82
Registration Link: Coming Soon
Max Enrollment: 12
Build a writing practice you’ll keep. This six-week, virtual lunchtime workshop combines short instructional segments with sustained, uninterrupted writing time—so you leave each session having written something. Each Thursday, facilitator Christine Wolf introduces a theme (from silencing your inner critic to finding your voice to writing with clarity), then offers you 30 protected minutes to write. No required homework, no critique, no pressure to share. Just show up, bring a notebook, and let the writing do the rest. The series follows a gentle arc from permission and foundation to voice and sustainability—but each session stands alone, so drop-ins are welcome. No writing experience is required.
Access — Open to the public
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Schedule: Thursdays, 12–1p Central
Fall ’26 Dates: 10/15/26 – 11/19/26 (6 Weeks)
Learn More & Register
Max Enrollment: 25
Whether you’ve known periods of overwhelm, trauma, or significant difficulty, it’s important to process these experiences in healthy ways. In this course, you’ll learn the evidence-based technique of Expressive Writing to help process difficult emotions and get “unstuck.” Expressive Writing, pioneered by Dr. James Pennebaker in 1986, is a remarkably straightforward and FREE way to acknowledge your most troubling memories and create a framework of language that can help move unresolved thoughts out of your head and onto the page (or even into the air).
Access — Open to the public
Format: In Person — Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 1:00–4:00pm Central
Early Registration Fee (8/17 – 9/6): NU $39, Public $49
Regular Registration Fee (9/7 and later): NU $49, Public $59
Registration Link
Max Enrollment: 15
Ready to stop thinking about your Substack and actually build it? In this hands-on, full-day bootcamp, you’ll go from curious to launched, with a clear plan, a working knowledge of the platform’s most powerful (and overlooked) tools, and the confidence to grow an audience that’s truly yours. We’ll cover everything from the basics to the backend: Notes vs. Posts, Substack Live, the Recording Studio, and the strategy behind sustainable growth. No tech background needed—just bring your laptop, your lunch, and your questions.
Format: In-Person — Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am–3:00pm Central
Early Registration Fee (8/17 thru 9/6): NU $79, Public $89
Regular Registration Fee (Begins 9/7): NU $89, Public $99
Registration Link
Max Enrollment: 10
Format: In-Person — Chicago
Date: Tuesday, 11/10/26
More details coming soon
An 8-week, virtual workshop exploring how authors approach and write about family secrets in contemporary memoir.
The Roundtable is The 92nd Street Y’s live, expert-led, online learning platform. Born from 92NY’s 150+ year commitment to lifelong learning, it connects learners in real time with renowned writers, journalists, and experts through discussion-based courses (sessions are also recorded for on-demand viewing).
Access – Open to the public
Format: Virtual — Hosted by The 92nd Street Y’s Roundtable
Instructor: Christine Wolf
Dates: Fridays, 1/8/27 – 2/26/27 (8 weeks), 9 am Central
Registration Link: Coming Soon
You don’t need an MBA. You need someone who’s been in the weeds and made it work. This full-day bootcamp is for writers, creatives, and side-hustlers asking the question: Can I actually do this? The answer is yes, and this class shows you how. We’ll dig into the real stuff: launching an LLC; demystifying bookkeeping; building a brand on a budget; marketing without losing your mind; and networking in a way that actually feels like you. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of your business, practical next steps, and the reassurance that figuring it out on the fly is part of the process, not a sign you’re doing it wrong. Your instructor, Christine Wolf, has launched two LLCs, built a thriving Substack newsletter, and worn every hat a small business owner wears. This is the class she wishes she’d taken.Access – Open to the public
Format: In-Person — Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Instructor: Christine Wolf
Date: Saturday, 2/27/27, 10am–3pm Central
Registration Link: Coming Soon
Max Enrollment: 8
Build a writing practice you’ll keep. This six-week lunchtime workshop combines short instructional segments with sustained, uninterrupted writing time—so you leave each session having written something. Each Thursday, facilitator Christine Wolf introduces a theme (from silencing your inner critic to finding your voice to writing with clarity), then offers you 30 protected minutes to write. No required homework, no critique, no pressure to share. Just show up, bring a notebook, and let the writing do the rest. The series follows a gentle arc from permission and foundation to voice and sustainability—but each session stands alone, so drop-ins are welcome. No writing experience is required.
Access — Open to the public
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Schedule: Thursdays, 12–1p Central
Winter ’27 Dates: 1/14/27–2/18/27 (6 Weeks)
Registration Link: Coming in 2027
Max Enrollment: 25
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