human design for writers

a 1-day virtual or in-person retreat for women

Write in alignment with your energy, not against it.

You don’t need more discipline. You don’t need another productivity system. You don’t need to force yourself to write like someone else.

You need a writing practice that fits your energetic design.

Hosted by Janna Maron, book coach & editor, and Nicole Timewell, Human Design practitioner and intuitive strategist, Human Design for Writers is a one-day experience available live online and in person in Sacramento. It is a day designed to help you understand how you are meant to create, focus, and move words onto the page. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering how you work—and letting your writing flow from there.

What This Day Is About

Human Design is a system that reveals how you’re designed to:

use and replenish your energy
make decisions
engage with work and creativity
recognize where resistance and burnout come from

In this experience, we’ll translate Human Design specifically for writers, so you can:

stop fighting your natural rhythms
understand why certain writing advice never worked for you
build a practice that feels sustainable and true
reconnect with your voice through guided reflection and writing time

This day is spacious, grounding, and deeply practical—equal parts insight and actual writing.

Choose Your Experience

OPTION 1: Virtual
(Live on Zoom)

Saturday, March 7 | 10:00am–12:00pm Pacific

A focused, live online experience that brings clarity and momentum—without leaving home.

You’ll experience:

A clear, accessible introduction to Human Design
Breakout rooms for reflection & connection
Guided journaling to integrate your design with your writing practice
Live Q&A and next steps for applying what you learn
An invitation to schedule a 1:1 Human Design reading after the event

Sample Agenda

Welcome & overview
Introduction to Human Design
Breakout rooms (by type)
Integrating your design with your writing practice + journaling
Q&A, wrap-up, and next steps

A recording will be provided to all registered participants.

OPTION 2: In-Person
(Sacramento)

Saturday, March 28 | 10:00am–6:00pm | Limited to 8 participants

A deeper, slower, more immersive day designed for focused creation and personal guidance.

You’ll experience:

Extended Human Design teaching and discussion
Guided integration + journal prompts
A long “shut up & write” block
A mini 1:1 Human Design reading with Nicole
Nourishing meals and snacks
Space, quiet, and community in a private home setting

Sample Agenda

10:00–10:30 — Arrival + breakfast snacks
10:30–11:00 — Welcome & introductions
11:00–12:30 — Human Design teaching
12:30–1:30 — Lunch
1:30–2:00 — Integration + journal prompts
2:00–4:00 — Shut up & write + individual readings
4:00–4:30 — Closing circle
4:30–6:00 — Optional cocktail hour

This Is For You If...

Writing feels harder than it should
You struggle with consistency or burnout
Traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for you
You want a writing practice rooted in self-trust and alignment
You’re curious about Human Design but want it applied practically

This is not a craft workshop or a productivity bootcamp. It’s about how you work.

Your Hosts are Two Manifestors Here to Catalyze Your Creativity

Janna Maron

I’m Janna, founder of More to the Story and your dedicated guide on this journey. I’ve spent over a decade coaching women to craft voice-driven nonfiction books that resonate and transform. My work combines practical strategy with soulful support, helping you move through blocks, doubts, and overwhelm to bring your stories to life.

I believe in writing as a spiritual practice, a form of self-discovery, and a way to connect deeply with others. My approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and the understanding that every writer’s path is unique.

And, trust me, as a 1/3 Emotional Manifestor my catalyzing energy is not contained to writing & books—many artists, creatives, and business owners have felt a surge of inspiration and motivation after a single, brief conversation with me.

More officially, I am a book coach and editor with nearly 20 years of experience helping writers to complete their projects and produce the best work possible. My experience includes time as a magazine editor, college professor, agency editorial director, and content director for a popular internet brand. I have worked on a number of book projects from self-published Amazon bestsellers to traditionally published New York Times bestsellers. I’m also the founding editor and publisher of Under the Gum Tree, a literary arts magazine publishing creative nonfiction and visual art.

Nicole Timewell

I’m Nicole, a Human Design practitioner. I offer a clear, grounded approach to helping people understand their energy and make aligned decisions. With years of experience studying and applying Human Design in both my personal development and business, I blend practical insight with intuitive clarity to help clients break old patterns, trust their inner authority, and create more flow in their lives.

My work centers on teaching people how to read their own energetic mechanics—strategy, authority, centers, and conditioning—so they can move through life with confidence instead of confusion. I break down complex Human Design concepts into simple, actionable guidance that people can use immediately.

I have guided individuals through deconditioning and energetic alignment, allowing them to reframe their world around what works best for their specific energy type. As a 3/5 Emotional Manifestor I bring lived experience and experimentation to help others reconnect with who they truly are beneath years of conditioning.

My mission is to empower you to trust yourself, make aligned moves, and live from the truth of your own energy.

Reserve Your Spot

All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. If extenuating circumstances arise, please reach out. The in-person retreat is limited to 8 participants. (Overnight accommodations available for up to 3 people; please reach out to [email protected] for pricing & info.)