Real Clients. Real Hope.
Every writer’s journey is unique, but the challenges are universal. From the doubt that creeps in on the very first page to the nail-biting wait after hitting “send” on a query letter, we all face moments of uncertainty. In this series, we’re pulling back the curtain on those moments to share the stories of writers just like you. Discover how they overcame their biggest hurdles, embraced the process, and ultimately found success.
These are not just success stories; they are inspiring narratives of passion, hard work, and the power of a plan.

The Client: Anna
Anna was another client who had a lot of ideas, or rather one main idea with a lot of notes in a lot of different places.
Once we organized her idea, she wrote a full draft over the course of about 2 months.
She went through LIVING WRITE and completed her first draft in March 2025.
The Challenge
Now she had a “Dirty Draft” and no idea how to organize it.
It had multiple perspectives, no clear arc, and she wasn’t even sure whose story it was anymore.
The Solution
She needed to go through it again, organize, and rewrite.
But how?
The solution was to start over.
Fortunately, we’re not starting from scratch.
Anna gave me the idea for another course, in fact, she practically demanded it, to help her through the editing process.
Thus, EDIT SOBER was born
Program Details: EDIT SOBER
EDIT SOBER is a 5-week course for any writer ready to tackle their “Dirty Draft” and turn it into a finished masterpiece. Our approach is simple:
- Overcome editing overwhelm.
- Systematically revise your manuscript.
- Transform your draft into a polished story.
Week 1: RUN: We make a contract to leave it alone, then run spell and grammar checks to give us the cleanest working surface possible.
Week 2: READ: We read through (at least twice) and identify what’s working and the problem areas.
Week 3: REDACT: We take out everything that doesn’t belong, leaving us with only what matters.
Week 4: REORGANIZE: We reorganize our thoughts and notes and prepare to start a new draft.
Week 5: RETYPE: We start a new draft.
EDIT SOBER is for any writer who has finally finished that “Dirty Draft” but feels paralyzed by the thought of editing it. If you struggle to look at your work with fresh eyes, feel overwhelmed by the revision process, or want to replace emotional editing with a proven, critical framework, this course will equip you with the process and guided journal you need to transform your draft into a polished manuscript.The program includes a guided journal with practical prompts and exercises to keep you moving forward every day. In just 5 weeks, you’ll have a draft worthy of beta readers or an editor!
The Results
Anna is reorganizing as we speak.
She attended the Space to Create Working Retreat at the end of October 2025, where she began her second draft.
Conclusion
Anna’s story is for:
- Someone who is afraid to start or to finish.
- Someone who has a draft (or pieces of a draft) and no clear plan of action.
- Someone with a draft they can’t let go.
- Someone with a finished draft but doubts about the editing process.
- Someone with multiple drafts.
INTERESTED IN THE SPACE TO CREATE WORKING (or Writing!) RETREAT?
Follow the link for more info
OR contact/email ME
OR email erinulerich@gmail.com
Erin has also enrolled in EDIT SOBER this year, so ask her about the process!
CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
TDG is LIVE: https://a.co/d/9YJ3ztr
ASD Draft 1: NEW GOAL: 50K-word draft by May 1, 2026!
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Tuesday Evenings: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST
In Other News
Don’t forget, if you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.
Start or Finish today. I can help.








