WRITE YOUR LIFE — THE LAST OF 2026

“Your class is an oasis.” Rachel.

“My brain has become so lively and awake.” Tony

“Thursday is my favorite day of the week.” Grace

“Quite a feat.” Doug

These are just a few of the gems I clipped from messages I get almost every week from Write Your Lifers. And I have to say, the community, the genuine caring and empathy I witness every week, is exceeding every hope I had when I took action on this idea last year.

Huge shout-out to Jessica at J.Anderson’s, who said yes, and continues to say yes, and wholeheartedly welcomes us into her store.

This is our final Write Your Life of 2026, and if you’ve always felt you’ve got a story burning to be told, I encourage you to jump into it with us at J. Anderson’s. Over five weeks, we'll continue crafting unforgettable scenes and sentences, mastering story arcs, tension, character depth, and motivation. In between, I get into the weeds in our work, using my developmental editing skills to show you not only how to make your writing better, but where you’re hiding your heart. The intimacy between writers and readers has never ceased to amaze me can't exist without love.

We'll close on November 19 with an extended session where everyone shares their work, celebrates what they've written, and how far they’ve come toward unburdening what’s been buried for far too long.

And if you're new here, hi, I'm Clementina. Welcome to the Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone, everyone values the power of a well-told story, and ugly truths turn out beautiful in "the-end." I've been creating safe spaces for writers to free their voices, tell their stories, and transform their lives since my early days as a CUNY writing professor in 1998.

Each week, and in the work you submit in between, you'll get my expert, kind, and encouraging feedback, and the chance to share with your peers. Plus, you’ll join a phenomenal community of big-hearted people.

There’s room for 12 writers because I don’t want to lose the cozy, intimate feeling we’ve created. You'll finish the year with momentum, a story you're proud of, or something you're committed to keep working through. And the confidence to keep going until we meet again in 2027. This is the last session until next year, and seats are going fast, so don't wait to claim yours.

🗓️ Thursdays, October 22 – November 19
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Nov 19 showcase: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; please block the extra time)
📍 J. Anderson's Bookshop, 96 Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, NY
💵 Investment: $375.
👉 Reserve Your Spot — Limited to 12 Writers

If you have any questions, email: clementina@clementinacollective.com

WRITE YOUR LIFE — FALL SESSION

This Fall's Hottest Read? Your Story.

As summer fades into new routines and fresh starts, and the shorties go back to school, it's the perfect season to turn back to self and writing. Over these next six weeks, we'll look for the ways that summer cascading into fall mirrors our own transformation. And, as always, we'll continue to hone the skills core to Write Your Life: from addictive sentences, to mastering story arcs, tension, character depth, and—of course—self reflection.

And since it's back-to-school season, expect prompts that dig into beginnings, transformation, and the stories that shaped who you've become.

Clementina has created safe spaces and helped writers tell their stories since her early days as a CUNY writing professor in 1998. In 2013, she founded the Clementina Collective, where she's a writing coach and developmental editor. As part of this course, you'll get her expert, kind, and encouraging feedback on up to 20 pages of your project.

Bonus: The last session this term is doubled (so please mark it and make space on your calendar) so we can share our work in the community.

We're capping this class at 12 writers so you can hone and free your voice, improve your work, and finish the six weeks with confidence — knowing you're a better writer than you were when fall began. 5 spots are already filled — don't wait to claim yours.

📅 Thursdays, September 10 – October 15
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 J. Anderson's Bookshop, Larchmont

👉 Reserve Your Spot – Limited to 12 Writers

If you have any questions, email: clementina@clementinacollective.com