Unlock your creativity and

tell amazing stories!

—a creative writing course 

For storytellers, creators, and busy professionals with stories to tell. 

Whether you're just starting your writing journey or returning to writing after a long break, NOW is the time to get your stories on paper!

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Tap into the inspiration all around you.

Write a great story that captivates readers.

Build habits and skills to keep writingfor life. 

Brought to you by Julie Tyler Ruiz & Ellen Ellzey

Unlock your creativity and tell amazing stories!

—a creative writing course 

For storytellers, creators, and busy professionals with stories to tell. 

Whether you're just starting your writing journey or returning to writing after a long break, NOW is the time to get your stories on paper!

Sign me up!

Tap into the inspiration all around you.

Write a great story that captivates readers. 

Build habits and skills to keep writing—for life.

Brought to you by Julie Tyler Ruiz and Ellen Ellzey.

Ready to turn your ideas into stories?

Creative writing isn't just a hobby. It's a calling to express ideas on paper and connect with readers who love to feel inspired by great stories.

But with a busy job, family commitments, and other responsibilities, finding the time to write can be a challenge. Maybe you've put your creative dreams on hold, or perhaps you have plenty of story ideas, but haven't figured out how to tell a story.

No matter what's holding you back, it's time to dust off your notebooks and take action.

 

Don’t let another day go by without starting your writing journey!

This course is your path toward creative fulfillment

Our course offers a comprehensive set of tools, approaches, and strategies to help you:

  • Unlock the creativity you were born with 
  • Integrate creativity into your busy schedule
  • Nurture your passion without overwhelming your day 
  • Discover new story ideas 
  • Launch promising writing projects  
  • Tell all the stories that live inside you
  • Connect with readers and inspire them 
  • Become a creative writer, once and for all 
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Is this creative writing course for you?

Here's a quick checklist to confirm:

  • You’re eager to refine your craft, whether you're just starting or looking to advance.

  • You need a flexible program that fits into your busy life without sacrificing your creative passion.

  • You have big dreams of publishing your work and building an audience that craves your stories.

  • You’re driven by self-discovery and want to use writing as a tool for deep personal exploration.

  • You’re goal-oriented, focused on completing a manuscript, and mastering techniques that will make you a better writer.

 

If these describe you, you’re in the right place. We get you. We share your passion. And we are committed to helping you unleash the stories waiting inside you.  

LET'S BEGIN!

What you'll achieve in this creative writing course

In Unlock Your Creativity and Tell Amazing Stories, you’ll reconnect to the fun and joy of writing, while learning how to tell stories readers love. 

Through this course you will:

Redefine creativity for your unique writing journey.

What is creativity? It’s a hard question to answer and a broad concept to define. We tackled this challenge head-on by designing hands-on activities to immerse you in the essence of creativity. By discovering its meaning through practice, you can decide how to be creative on your own terms and achieve fulfillment both in writing and in life.

Become your own best source of inspiration.

Where do you find inspiration to write? The real answer is: inspiration is all around you and inside you, just waiting for you to tap into it. Through our practical exercises, you’ll learn how to get inspired to write by harnessing the everyday moments right under your nose. Even mundane tasks and repetitive routines become sources of creativity, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Master specific writing techniques.

Along with harnessing your inborn creativity and accessing inspiration within, we’ll teach you the elements of a story and specific writing techniques to elevate your craft. 

You’ll master essential plotting skills like how to start a story, how to plot a story, and how to end a story, enabling you to structure compelling narratives from beginning to end. We’ll also dive into how to write great characters that feel authentic and how to write a scene that drives your story forward. 

By focusing on these key techniques, you’ll gain writing mastery that extends beyond this course, allowing you to captivate readers for years to come.

Develop a unique writing style.

What is style in writing? Your writing style combines the way you put sentences together, the tone you use, and the message you convey. It’s what makes your work stand out and connect deeply with your audience. Throughout this course, you’ll explore different writing styles and discover your own signature voice, so that you can express your ideas with flair, nuance, and individuality. 

Write a great story.

We’ll show you how to turn your best idea into a fully realized story. You’ll learn how to streamline your characters, plot, scenes, and style into a cohesive, compelling narrative where every character feels authentic and every scene moves the story forward.

With these skills, you'll craft rich, believable worlds that resonate powerfully with your readers. 

Connect with your readers.

Learn how to connect with readers who are searching for stories just like yours. Tap into a community of book lovers and lay the groundwork for building a strong author platform.

This course goes beyond traditional author marketing, focusing on creating genuine relationships with your audience. Discover strategies for identifying readers who will truly love your work, and master techniques for growing a loyal fan base. By connecting with avid readers and building a community around your stories, you'll create lasting bonds that go far beyond a simple platform.

Establish a regular writing practice for life.

The real secret to bursting through creative blocks is consistency. With a consistent writing routine, telling stories becomes second nature and a regular part of your life. Our course teaches you simple strategies for: 

  • Building a sustainable creative writing practice
  • Honing effective writing habits
  • Making progress on your projects no matter how busy you are.

Through our approach, you can set yourself up for a lifetime of storytelling or even turning your passion into a writing career.

Take a look at what's inside

Unlock Your Creativity & Tell Amazing Stories includes 11 foundational modules exploring different creative practices, the craft of storytelling, and your personal transformation:

Module 1: Build your creative foundation.

In this module, you’ll cultivate a fresh, open mindset to fuel your creativity, create a system to organize your writing projects, gather tools and support to keep you moving forward, and redefine what creativity means to you as a writer.

Module 2: Conquer your writing fears and find courage to begin.

In this module, you’ll address the fears and doubts holding you back, connect with your inner muse, and uncover the inspiration and courage you need to fully embrace your writing journey.

Module 3: Rediscover creative writing through play.

This module invites you to embrace playfulness as a creative tool. You’ll take bold risks, experiment freely with your ideas, and discover new creative possibilities on paper—all without the pressure to “get it right.”

Module 4: Harness gratitude to enhance your storytelling and experience flow.

Gratitude has the power to transform your creative process. In this module, you’ll develop a practice of thankfulness, opening doors to a deeper creative flow, fresh perspectives, and stories rich with meaning and emotional depth.

Module 5: Be vulnerable on the page to move your readers.

Authenticity is the key to stories that resonate. In this module, you’ll embrace vulnerability and sincerity to forge deeper connections with your work—and with yourself. By tapping into these powerful qualities, you’ll create stories that genuinely move, inspire, and touch your readers’ souls.

Module 6: Blend creativity with strategy for stronger stories.

Discover how to integrate imagination and intuition with structure and logic. In this module, you’ll learn to balance free-flowing inspiration with clear direction, harmonizing your creative process. This thoughtful approach will empower you to craft stories that are both deeply inspired and expertly constructed.

Module 7: Master story craft while honoring your creative core.

Refine essential techniques—plot, character development, and style—while staying grounded in authenticity. This module helps you connect your skills to the emotional and thematic core of your story, channeling vulnerability, playfulness, and gratitude into every page.

Module 8: Optimize your unique writing process.

Here, you'll reflect on the evolution of your writing journey, now that you’ve gotten this far into it. Where does your creative flow come from? How can you optimize your process as you grow? Explore how to fine-tune your process as you grow, using insights to streamline your approach and elevate your work to the next level.

Module 9: Uncover the stories begging to be written.

In this module, you’ll dive deep into your collection of creative ideas—both fresh and lingering—and uncover the ones that are ready to take center stage. You’ll learn how to assess which stories to prioritize and which can be set aside for future exploration, so you can focus on what truly wants to be written.

Module 10: (Re)establish your creative writing practice.

Here, you'll reconnect with your identity as a writer by reflecting on your journey, refining your routines, crafting habits that support your creativity, and writing your own origin story as a writer. These skills aren’t just for telling a great story. They’re also invaluable for sharing who you are with agents, publishers, and readers, helping you build meaningful connections and present yourself authentically in the literary world.

Module 11: Write on and build a future full of stories.

The journey doesn’t end here. It's just the beginning. In this module, you'll envision a future full of creativity, stories, and intentional growth as you embrace writing as a lifelong endeavor. 

Get a sneak peek into your creative transformation

Follow along as we guide you through two exercises from "Unlock Your Creativity & Tell Amazing Stories": connecting your own identity shift to your character's transformation and uncovering new possibilities just by asking powerful questions. 

 
 

What makes this course different?

Most courses focus only on how to plot a story or think up new characters, without addressing creative blocks or helping you harness your innate gifts. 

This course offers holistic creative writing education. We’ve put together a unique blend of:

Creativity boosting activities

you can do anywhere, anytime, with materials you already have.

Practical writing exercises

that take you from idea to execution.

Creative mindset shifts

to rewire your brain and connect your logical side with your imaginative side.

Innovative thought experiments

to unlock your full creative potential.

The best part? Anyone can do this.

No special training or hours of free time required. From sparking creativity to enhancing your writing output, you’ll master specific techniques to continue your creative writing journey with confidence and clarity.

Invest in creativity, your way.

We offer two payment options to suit your budget. If you have a discount code, click below to apply it at checkout. 

One-time payment

 

$297

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3 monthly payments

 

$119 

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We're ready to tell amazing stories with you! 

Start writing the stories only you can.

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