GLOWVEMBER
Bring Fun, Focus, Sustainability and Ease to Your Memoir Project During November
Glowvember
Bring Fun, Focus, Sustainability and Ease to Your Memoir Project During November
I’m excited to share a new writing challenge for November to help you bring fun, FOCUS, sustainability and ease into your memoir writing process!
Most writing challenges encourage intense word count goals vs. making meaningful progress on a specific project.
As a result, folks write random sh*t that doesn't lead to a cohesive (or compelling) book.
And since those type of writing-challenge goals often aren't sustainable, many folks burn out, never to revisit the pages they wrote because it’s One. Big. Mucky. Mess.
Despite that, writing challenges can be fun and exhilarating -- if they're done right.
That's why I created Glowvember :)
We're going to start by identifying the heart of your memoir. This will help you move forward with clarity and focus. And it'll keep you from writing into the abyss!
Then we’re going to help you make steady, sustainable progress that's a) aligned with your vision for your memoir and that b) you can use to support yourself and your memoir through the holidays.
We're also going to help you reignite your passion for your memoir project. (Yay!)
Last but not least, we’re going to bring FUN and PLAY into the process!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been spent YEARS digging through the mud. And the problem with digging in the mud is that there’s Always. More. Mud.
Good god, am I sick of the mud!
Especially now, when life feels so freaking heavy.
So let’s take a step back and focus on the LOTUS that’s growing from that mud.
Let's focus on the transformation that comes from writing memoir.
And the light that comes from reclaiming ourselves and our stories.
Friend, let’s unleash ourselves.
Yes, we may have heavy stories.
But we need to balance the dark with the light.
Otherwise, we’re never going to make it to the other end.
If we’re constantly retraumatized every time we sit down to write, how the hell are we going to finish our memoir?
Here’s a truth I wish more folks understood: you don’t need to suffer just because you’re writing a memoir.
No!
The world has enough suffering.
What we need is more joy.
Connection.
Possibility.
And love.
What if we were EXCITED to work on our project?
What if we were CURIOUS?
What if we were IN RELATIONSHIP with our memoir?
This is what we’re going to explore in our time together.
GLOWVEMBER
Bring Fun, Focus, Sustainability and Ease to Your Memoir Project During November
In our time together, you will:
clarify your vision for your memoir, so you know what you're writing and why
create a sustainable writing habit that will carry you through the holidays
reignite your passion for your memoir
move away from heavy "shoulds" and write toward light and inspiration
write in a fun and supportive community
connect with other writers.
What's Included:
Teachings to help you identify the heart of your memoir, so you know WHAT you're writing and WHY.
We'll also help you shift away from yucky SHOULDs so you can write toward the stories that inspire you and light you up!
We'll help you create a sustainable writing schedule that works for YOU, with all the real constraints of your human-scaled life.
Then we'll help you put a plan in place to carry you and your memoir through the holidays.
We'll have a private, online community where you can connect with your fellow memoir writers as much -- or as little -- as you'd like.
If you'd like to swap writing (totally optional!), we'll have an opportunity for you to connect with others for that purpose.
All of this will be grounded in short teachings each week to guide and inspire you.
Logistical Information:
We'll come together for a community kick-off call on Saturday, November 1st at 10 am MT/ noon ET.
On this call, I'll guide you through a series of exercises to help hone your focus for our time together.
We'll write in community 2x during our time together:
Nov 7: 9 am MT/ 11 am ET and
Nov 21: 9 am MT / 11 am ET.
If you'd like to write with your fellow writers more often, there will be opportunities to self-organize additional calls.
Each week, we'll celebrate your wins, no matter how small. (This small, simple step will help you strengthen the neural pathways for success.)
Then we'll wrap up our time together with a community CELEBRATION on Sunday, November 30th at 10 am MT/ noon ET.
Our live calls will be hosted on Zoom.
All calls are one hour long.
Everything else is hosted in a private, online platform (NOT Facebook) where you can engage as much -- or as little -- as you'd like.
If this calls to you, I invite you to join us!
GLOWVEMBER
Bring fun, focus, sustainability and ease to your memoir project during the month of November
$199
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
As the daughter of immigrants, it took me years to see my experience mirrored in the books I was reading.
As a memoir book coach, I'm passionate about bringing more voices to the table.
Your story matters!
About Your Guide: Tanja Pajevic
The author of The Secret Life of Grief: A Memoir and 9 Steps to Heal Your Resentment and Reboot Your Marriage, Tanja is on the faculty of Lighthouse Writers Workshop and has taught creative writing and professional writing at the University of Colorado Denver, the Community College of Denver and Indiana University, where she earned her M.F.A.
Tanja’s memoir The Secret Life of Grief: A Memoir received the Nautilus Silver Book Award, an award honoring “books that inspire and connect our lives as individuals, communities, and global citizens.” She is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, Hemingway Fellowship, and a faculty award from CU Denver for her project “Writing as Healing.”
Praise from folks who've taken my other offerings:
"Tanja has the amazing talent of creating a totally positive and magical environment where writers can feel comfortable and confident enough to share their most intimate work while giving deeply reflective and creative feedback." –S.S.
"I love [Tanja's] direct, 'real,' human-to-human approach, and her compassion with sensitive information. Her ability to meet us 'where we are' was a true gift. I highly recommend any of her classes." -- Michele Bourgeois
"Thanks so much Tanja, for a truly fabulous, and powerfully helpful workshop!!!" --T.A.
"Tanja has been extraordinarily helpful to me in my process of sharing my story …. I enthusiastically recommend Tanja as a Book Coach!" — Katherine Ann Kantrell
"I wanted to tell you how much I loved this class! It’s been so helpful in so many ways… this class gave me the tools ( big rocks, etc.) to write this myself. It helped me identify the themes, the arc and other elements that all story telling have in common but this story felt overwhelming before the class, now it feels manageable. –Celeste Donohue
"You are an absolutely amazing teacher. I learned more from you in one day than I did in my year-long writing intensive." —KT
"The Memoir Mastermind journey has been not only educational, but has also provided the space for all of the participants to build a community that will be treasured long after our books are published." --CP
"Thank you! I was so alone as a writer - the community and having a place to ask questions of other writers (not just friends and family) was so helpful. Your input and experience was so valuable. I'm so glad I found the course!"
"I am so grateful to work with Tanja ... she reignited a light in me that believes not only in achieving this project, but making it successful. Much gratitude for the brilliant support."
—Patrice Bazile
"The Mastermind course creates camaraderie that is supportive, loving and gentle. The generosity of the other attendees and mutual support of one another’s projects creates a true wonderful community." –Jessica Stokes
"Tanja Pajevic's Memoir Mastery course has been a life changing experience for me. It has given me the tools, advice, instruction and inspiration to continue writing my memoir. Because Tanja is a true master, her teaching style is fun, comprehensive, intuitive, supportive and highly creative. Not to mention, she is a stellar human being and award winning author. If you have ever dreamed of writing a memoir, you have found your expert guide in Tanja. I highly recommend Tanja Pajevic and her wonderful Memoir Mastery Course!"
"There must be a better word than service to describe what Tanja Pajevic does for her clients. Tanja is a mentor, a teacher, a supporter, an enabler, as well as a remarkable writer. Her guidance and coaching ability have helped me to transform my writing, grow as an author, and fulfill lifelong dreams." –Benita Glickman, author of Greetings from the Other Side: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Afterlife, and Living Between Two Worlds
GLOWVEMBER
In our time together, you will:
clarify your vision for your memoir, so you know what you're writing and why
create a sustainable writing habit that will carry you through the holidays
reignite your passion for your memoir
move away from heavy "shoulds" and write toward light and inspiration
write in a fun and supportive community
connect with other writers.
Join us for Glowvember!
Bring fun, focus, sustainability and ease to your memoir project during the month of November
$199
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
We have 4 live calls together during the month of November:
1. Community kick-off call: Saturday, November 1 at 10 am MT/ noon ET.
2. Community co-working/ co-writing time: Nov 7: 9 am MT/ 11 am ET.
3. Community co-working/ co-writing time: Nov 21: 9 am MT / 11 am ET.
4. Community celebration call: Sunday, November 30 at 10 am MT/ noon ET.
All calls are one hour long. Here's a time converter. https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter
Some folks prefer to write on their own while others prefer to write in community. There's no right way! All calls are always optional.
If possible, I highly encourage you to join us for the Nov. 1 kick-off call AND the Nov 30 celebration call.
If you prefer to write together more often, we'll have a space in our private online community where you can connect with other writers to self-organize additional writing sessions.
Each week, you'll receive short teachings to help guide and inspire you.
My goal with this offering is to help you
a) clarify what you're writing and why, so you don't write into the abyss
b) create a sustainable writing habit that supports your vision
c) reignite your inspiration and excitement for your memoir
d) connect with a kind, fun and supportive writing community.
This offering is meant to give you what you need to make clear, steady, sustainable progress toward a memoir that LIGHTS YOU UP.
This is not a full-blown course that you have to work (read: struggle) to get through.
We will not be workshopping any writing during our time together.
However, if you'd like to swap writing with other writers, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded folks in our private platform. Although I will not be moderating this, I will give you guidelines to support your exchange.
Yes! You'll receive the recording of our live calls within 24 hours.
All calls are optional. If you're unable to join us live, you'll still be able to connect with us in our private community.
Glowvember is for you if you're looking for a more fun and sustainable way to write your memoir. It's for those who are just starting out as well as for more seasoned writers. If you're looking for fun, gentle, guided teachings and support, this offering is for you!
Since this is my first time offering Glowvember, I'm not sure how big (or little) the group will be. However, I'm thankful to say that my offerings draw kind, good-hearted people.
As with everything I do, we'll have ground rules to guide us. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of all of my offerings, and I do my very best to create safe and inclusive containers. For this particular offering, we'll also be expanding into FUN!
Yes! I offer refunds up to 48 hours before we start on November 1st, minus processing fees. Simply email me at info@tanjapajevic.com
Please email me at info@tanjapajevic.com and I'll get back to you within 48 business hours. Thanks!
PS: If you don't see my reply, check your spam, as my messages sometimes get stuck.
If you can't make it live, sign up and you'll get the recording. A lot of times, though, those recordings just sit in our inbox. You'll get a lot more value if you show up live and engage with the exercises during our call.
© 2025 Tanja Pajevic
Tanja Pajevic
Writer | Memoir Book Coach
Contact
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