From Blank Page to Published
Write Your Story.
Shape Your Voice.
Share Your Truth.
A 3-Step Masterclass for Turning Your Life Into a Powerful Story
Your Story is Waiting. Are You Ready to Tell It?
You're here because you have a story. Maybe it calls to you during walks, while folding laundry, or in quiet morning moments. You've journaled about it, told bits and pieces to friends, even daydreamed about seeing your name in a byline or on the spine of a book.
But something keeps getting in the way. The daunting blank page. Perfectionism. Not knowing where to start.
You are not alone.
Your Story is Waiting. Are You Ready to Tell It?
You're here because you have a story. Maybe it calls to you during walks, while folding laundry, or in quiet morning moments. You've journaled about it, told bits and pieces to friends, even daydreamed about seeing your name in a byline or on the spine of a book.
But something keeps getting in the way. The daunting blank page. Perfectionism. Not knowing where to start.
You are not alone.
What if You Had a Roadmap For Sharing Your Story?
I'm Katie Bannon, and for 15 years, I've helped more than 1,000 people tell their truest stories. Teachers, doctors, stay-at-home parents, executives, and retirees—most who never saw themselves as "writers." What made the difference? Not talent or time, but having a proven process.
Today, they've published dozens of books and hundreds of essays in prestigious literary magazines, with major publishers, and on their grandchildren's nightstands. Even better, they've experienced profound healing by sharing their truth.
This 2-hour masterclass contains everything I know about turning raw life experience into compelling, publishable stories. It's the exact framework I've used with hundreds of writers, distilled into a 3-step process for getting your story into the world.
"I approached Katie at 55 years old, having never written a single article. With her guidance using this framework, I wrote a proposal, landed a great agent, and got a book deal with Simon & Schuster. Working with Katie literally changed my life."
— Oona Metz, Author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women
(Forthcoming from Simon & Schuster)
What if You Had a Roadmap For Sharing Your Story?
I'm Katie Bannon, and for 15 years, I've helped more than 1,000 people tell their truest stories. Teachers, doctors, stay-at-home parents, executives, and retirees—most who never saw themselves as "writers." What made the difference? Not talent or time, but having a proven process.
Today, they've published dozens of books and hundreds of essays in prestigious literary magazines, with major publishers, and on their grandchildren's nightstands. Even better, they've experienced profound healing by sharing their truth.
This 2-hour masterclass contains everything I know about turning raw life experience into compelling, publishable stories. It's the exact framework I've used with hundreds of writers, distilled into a 3-step process for getting your story into the world.
"I approached Katie at 55 years old, having never written a single article. With her guidance using this framework, I wrote a proposal, landed a great agent, and got a book deal with Simon & Schuster. Working with Katie literally changed my life."
— Oona Metz, Author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women
(Forthcoming from Simon & Schuster)
Introducing the Write, Shape, Share Process
Introducing the Write, Shape, Share Process
What You'll Get
The 2-Hour Masterclass
The complete Write, Shape, Share process broken down into actionable steps, including:
- Mine your memories - Identify the emotional heat in your experiences to write compelling scenes
- Find your story's focus - Choose a specific time period or theme and decide what material fits
- Build a story structure - Shape raw material into a narrative arc that hooks readers
- Bring people to life on the page - Craft memorable characters, find meaning, and discover your voice
- Navigate publishing paths with confidence - Create a strategic plan for sharing your story
- Plus: Common pitfalls to avoid, before-and-after examples showing real transformation, and hands-on exercises for your story
The 50-Page Workbook
Hands-on templates & exercises to apply the process to your story, including:
- Memory mapping exercises - Organize your memories and pinpoint the ones most crucial to your story
- Story structure templates - Map your emotional journey and sequence scenes for maximum impact
- Character building frameworks - Develop rich, three-dimensional portrayals of the people in your story
- Voice development tools - Refine your unique writing style through targeted practice and experimentation
- Publication action plans - Create a personalized roadmap for sharing your story
- Plus: Step-by-step guidance for each exercise, examples illustrating key concepts, and space to develop your own material
BONUS!
Enroll today and get The Publishing Accelerator (a $37 value) FREE -- including a curated directory of 100+ publications for personal stories, a submission tracker, and my strategy guide.
What You'll Get
The 2-Hour Masterclass
The complete Write, Shape, Share process broken down into actionable steps, including:
- Mine your memories - Identify the emotional heat in your experiences to write compelling scenes
- Find your story's focus - Choose a specific time period or theme and decide what material fits
- Build a story structure - Shape raw material into a narrative arc that hooks readers
- Bring people to life on the page - Craft memorable characters, find meaning, and discover your voice
- Navigate publishing paths with confidence - Create a strategic plan for sharing your story
- Plus: Common pitfalls to avoid, before-and-after examples showing real transformation, and hands-on exercises for your story
The 50-Page Workbook
Hands-on templates & exercises to apply the process to your story, including:
- Memory mapping exercises - Organize your memories and pinpoint the ones most crucial to your story
- Story structure templates - Map your emotional journey and sequence scenes for maximum impact
- Character building frameworks - Develop rich, three-dimensional portrayals of the people in your story
- Voice development tools - Refine your unique writing style through targeted practice and experimentation
- Publication action plans - Create a personalized roadmap for sharing your story
- Plus: Step-by-step guidance for each exercise, examples illustrating key concepts, and space to develop your own material
BONUS!
Enroll today and get The Publishing Accelerator (a $37 value) FREE -- including a curated directory of 100+ publications for personal stories, a submission tracker, and my strategy guide.
This Isn't Theory. It's Proven Results.
“Working with Katie was truly a dream. I took a class from her and within days I had new, powerful opening pages for my memoir that my publisher loved. Katie is thoughtful, brilliant, and generous with her writing guidance and I always left feeling energized, inspired, and excited to write. Katie is that special kind of teacher that brings out the best in those she mentors."
Kate Gies,
Author of It Must be Beautiful to be Finished (Simon & Schuster)
“Katie is, in every way, an excellent writing instructor. She guides her students with a unique blend of precision and compassion. Katie gives direct and targeted feedback, while also treating each piece as a unique story that deserves care and understanding. When I worked with Katie using this process, she helped me craft one of the chapters that led to my publishing deal!"
Kevin Hershey,
Author of This is My Body
(Forthcoming from Greystone Books)
“Not only is Katie a master at craft, she has such a generous spirit! Katie truly wants to help writers succeed. Her classes are a powerful blend of practical how-to, creative empathy and real-world examples pulled from her deep well as a coach, editor and writer. When I publish my memoir this year, it will be in large part because of Katie."
Becky Jensen,
Author of No Man's Land
(Cabin Media)
Where My Students Find Success
In Major Publications:
In Literary Journals:
As Published Authors:
Real Transformations from Real People
"I’ve had a rough time these last ten years – lots of trauma resurfacing and not knowing how to process it. It’s because of Katie that I was inspired to put pen to page and face the pain. Katie's classes changed the way I write. Thanks to Katie, I’ve now been published in The Rumpus, Narratively, and other publications, plus been a contest finalist."
— Jen Shepherd
“Katie is such a clear presenter—I immediately felt like she was imparting truly valuable wisdom and craft to us all. Endless gratitude to her for sharing her expertise and experience. She is a gifted teacher and I feel lucky to have had this opportunity to learn from her!”
- Stacy Bass, Author of Lightkeepers (Radius Books / Simon & Schuster)
“I'm so grateful that whenever I take Katie’s classes, it helps me remember the fun process of writing and the purpose of why I write. It's priceless.”
- Sana Fayyaz
“Katie is a remarkable teacher and writer. The wealth of information given was inspiring. It was my lucky day when I took the first class with her. Thanks to her, I'm now getting published in literary magazines.”
- Carol Marks Stopforth
"I hired Katie after taking one of her classes and seeing how well she presented concepts and examples. Her review of my manuscript was wise, thorough, and insightful. With one simple suggestion, she helped me change the shape of my story, making it infinitely more readable and universal."
- Lisa Watts, Author of Crossing Bridges (River House Press)
"You've changed my writing life!
Thank you!"
- Constance Lieber
This Isn't Theory. It's Proven Results.
“Working with Katie was truly a dream. I took a class from her and within days I had new, powerful opening pages for my memoir that my publisher loved. Katie is thoughtful, brilliant, and generous with her writing guidance and I always left feeling energized, inspired, and excited to write. Katie is that special kind of teacher that brings out the best in those she mentors."
Kate Gies,
Author of It Must be Beautiful to be Finished (Simon & Schuster)
“Katie is, in every way, an excellent writing instructor. She guides her students with a unique blend of precision and compassion. Katie gives direct and targeted feedback, while also treating each piece as a unique story that deserves care and understanding. When I worked with Katie using this process, she helped me craft one of the chapters that led to my publishing deal!"
Kevin Hershey,
Author of This is My Body
(Forthcoming from Greystone Books)
“Not only is Katie a master at craft, she has such a generous spirit! Katie truly wants to help writers succeed. Her classes are a powerful blend of practical how-to, creative empathy and real-world examples pulled from her deep well as a coach, editor and writer. When I publish my memoir this year, it will be in large part because of Katie."
Becky Jensen,
Author of No Man's Land
(Cabin Media)
Where My Students Find Success
In Major Publications:
In Literary Journals:
As Published Authors:
Real Transformations from Real People
"I’ve had a rough time these last ten years – lots of trauma resurfacing and not knowing how to process it. It’s because of Katie that I was inspired to put pen to page and face the pain. Katie's classes changed the way I write. Thanks to Katie, I’ve now been published in The Rumpus, Narratively, and other publications, plus been a contest finalist." — Jen Shepherd
“Katie is such a clear presenter—I immediately felt like she was imparting truly valuable wisdom and craft to us all. Endless gratitude to her for sharing her expertise and experience. She is a gifted teacher and I feel lucky to have had this opportunity to learn from her!”
- Stacy Bass, Author of Lightkeepers (Radius Books / Simon & Schuster)
“I'm so grateful that whenever I take Katie’s classes, it helps me remember the fun process of writing and the purpose of why I write. It's priceless.” - Sana Fayyaz
“Katie is a remarkable teacher and writer. The wealth of information given was inspiring. It was my lucky day when I took the first class with her. Thanks to her, I'm now getting published in literary magazines.”
- Carol Marks Stopforth
"I hired Katie after taking one of her classes and seeing how well she presented concepts and examples. Her review of my manuscript was wise, thorough, and insightful. With one simple suggestion, she helped me change the shape of my story, making it infinitely more readable and universal."
- Lisa Watts, Author of Crossing Bridges (River House Press)
"You've changed my writing life! Thank you!" - Constance Lieber
Limited Time Pricing
After 15 years of coaching, I'm releasing my complete toolkit for turning life experience into compelling stories: my proven 3-step framework, the 50-page workbook, and my Publishing Accelerator guide.
Get access today!
How This Course Compares:
Master's Program: $35,000 | Multi-week Workshop: $745 | This Course: $47
Limited Time Pricing
After 15 years of coaching, I'm releasing my complete toolkit for turning life experience into compelling stories: my proven 3-step framework, the 50-page workbook, and my Publishing Accelerator guide.
Get access today!
How This Course Compares:
Master's Program: $35,000
Multi-week Workshop: $745
This Course: $47
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Not at all! This course is designed for people of all experience levels who have important stories to tell but don't know where to start. Many of my most successful students had no formal writing experience. You don't need to think of yourself as a writer; you just need to be committed to sharing your truth.
A: Most writing courses focus on theory. This course gives you a step-by-step system specifically designed for personal stories, plus a 50-page workbook and before-and-after examples of writing transformations. You'll create publishable material, not just learn tips. All backed by 15 years of working with over 1,000 writers.
A: This course focuses specifically on personal stories like memoir and personal essays. But the craft elements (structure, character development, scene-building, emotional arc) translate beautifully to fiction, poetry, and other genres. Whether you're writing one type of story or mixing multiple genres, you'll gain essential storytelling skills that elevate any narrative.
A: The Write and Shape stages work for any audience, whether you're creating something for your grandchildren or submitting to The New York Times. Great storytelling is great storytelling, regardless of who's reading it!
A: You get one year of access to the course—enough time to rewatch lessons as often as you need and work through the 50-page workbook at your own pace. Many students revisit specific modules for new projects throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Not at all! This course is designed for people of all experience levels who have important stories to tell but don't know where to start. Many of my most successful students had no formal writing experience. You don't need to think of yourself as a writer; you just need to be committed to sharing your truth.
A: Most writing courses focus on theory. This course gives you a step-by-step system specifically designed for personal stories, plus a 50-page workbook and before-and-after examples of writing transformations. You'll create publishable material, not just learn tips. All backed by 15 years of working with over 1,000 writers.
A: This course focuses specifically on personal stories like memoir and personal essays. But the craft elements (structure, character development, scene-building, emotional arc) translate beautifully to fiction, poetry, and other genres. Whether you're writing one type of story or mixing multiple genres, you'll gain essential storytelling skills that elevate any narrative.
A: The Write and Shape stages work for any audience, whether you're creating something for your grandchildren or submitting to The New York Times. Great storytelling is great storytelling, regardless of who's reading it!
A: You get one year of access to the course—enough time to rewatch lessons as often as you need and work through the 50-page workbook at your own pace. Many students revisit specific modules for new projects throughout the year.
The Story that Brought Me Here
I was eight years old the first time I pulled out a hair. For years, I suffered in silence with this mental health condition, overwhelmed with shame. I didn't consider myself a "writer," but something inside me said yes to putting my story on paper.
Ten years later, that story I once kept secret landed on the cover of The Washington Post. A passion for storytelling was born. I earned my master’s in Creative Nonfiction from Emerson College and have since coached hundreds of writers from all walks of life.
What I've learned: The stories we're most afraid to tell are often the ones the world most needs to hear. That's why I do this work—nothing means more to me than helping someone find their voice and share their truth.
The world needs your story. Let's make sure it gets told!
The Story that Brought Me Here
I was eight years old the first time I pulled out a hair. For years, I suffered in silence with this mental health condition, overwhelmed with shame. I didn't consider myself a "writer," but something inside me said yes to putting my story on paper.
Ten years later, that story I once kept secret landed on the cover of The Washington Post. A passion for storytelling was born. I earned my master’s in Creative Nonfiction from Emerson College and have since coached hundreds of writers from all walks of life.
What I've learned: The stories we're most afraid to tell are often the ones the world most needs to hear. That's why I do this work—nothing means more to me than helping someone find their voice and share their truth.
The world needs your story. Let's make sure it gets told!
