WRITE INTO LIGHT
How do you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir?
And how do you move to a place of excitement and enjoyment when you’re working with tender and challenging material?
When you’re writing a memoir, it’s easy to feel like you’re writing into the void. One minute you’re trying to make progress … and before you know it, you’re 30 pages down the rabbit hole, circling the same material, or stuck in the emotional muck.
It’s so easy to get shut down when you’re writing your memoir – especially when you’re working with tender material from your life. And there are so many ways it happens!
You might find yourself writing in circles. Avoiding or procrastinating. Dreading, then forcing yourself to write. Worse yet, you might be stuck in the muck.
And let’s be honest: it’s hard to do this work alone.
Maybe you’ve tried sharing your work with loved ones who didn’t quite “get it.”
Maybe you’ve taken a writing workshop that, without meaning to, left you feeling even more shut down.
None of that makes the process easy OR enjoyable.
These are some of the reasons I see writers get stuck.
I’m tired of watching women burn out – or avoid – their writing.
Especially when their stories need to be told.
That’s why I encourage you to consider:
Write into Light
A 3-month small group container to help you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir in the New Year -- while bringing fun, focus, ease and excitement to the process.
This offering is for you if:
* You're looking for a fun and more sustainable way to write your memoir.
* You're just starting out.
* You're in the mucky middle, and are no longer loving your project.
* You force yourself to write, then burn out and rebel.
* You're looking for a kinder, gentler way forward.
* You're ready for accountability.
Write into Light is meant to support women throughout the entire memoir-writing process. If any of the above bullet points resonate, this offering will likely be helpful to you.
This isn't a good fit if:
* You're seeking a comprehensive program.
* You're looking for a generative writing course or want writing prompts.
* You're looking for detailed feedback on your writing.
* You want a traditional writing workshop.
* You're looking for therapy or are interested in rehashing your story.
Write into Light
A 3-month small group container to help you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir in the New Year -- while bringing fun, focus, ease and excitement to the process.
We start on January 14th, 2026.
My deepest intentions for you are to:
clarify your vision for your memoir, so you know what you’re writing and why
reignite your excitement for your memoir
create a sustainable writing habit that’s aligned with who you are and what you need
stay accountable in a way that supports you and your project
move away from heavy "shoulds" and write toward light and inspiration
write in a kind, fun and supportive community
write 70-125 pages in our time together
connect with like-minded writers who are navigating the memoir-writing process alongside you.
move to a place of empowerment around your story.
$475 Pay in full
OR
3 monthly payments of $165
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My intention is to help you make the memoir-writing process kinder, gentler AND more fun.
What if you didn’t have to write into the void?
What if you had clarity – and knew what you were going to write and why – before you even sat down?
What if you were writing toward something that lights you up instead of forcing or avoiding?
In other words, what if the writing process could be easier?
More spacious?
More fun?
What if you actually looked forward to your writing sessions?
AND what if you were held inside a safe, supportive community of writers who had your back – women who were working on their memoirs alongside you, and who were just as committed to the process?
This powerful shift can make all the difference.
It's why I created this offering.
Write into Light is meant to help you reconnect with the heart of your project, reignite your excitement, and build a sustainable writing rhythm that feels good and aligns with who you are today and what you’re needing.
My deepest intention with Write into Light is to help you make meaningful, aligned progress with your memoir -- progress that feels good, honors your vision for your memoir, and gently guides you toward your finish line.
Short, powerful teachings, gentle guidance, kindness and compassion, accountability, and a safe and supportive community are the hallmarks of this offering. Plus FUN and laughter :)
My not-so-secret intention is to help you write 70-125 pages in our 3 months together.
How cool would that be?
That's half a book!
How Write into Light Works:
Twice a month, we'll meet online for short, powerful teachings and discussions.
These group calls are meant to help you reconnect with the heart of your project, reignite your excitement and make meaningful, aligned progress on your memoir.
Your only "homework" will be your writing. We'll empower you with tools to help you decide what writing cadence makes the most sense for you.
We'll have 5 group co-writing calls to help you write in community and move forward with gentle accountability.
There will also be opportunities to share short writings with small groups and receive POSITIVE feedback. The positive feedback model follows clear parameters, and is designed to help you move forward with excitement and curiosity, NOT shut you down.
(NOTE: this is completely optional! You don't have to share your writing if you don't want to.)
Each week, we'll have gentle accountability check-ins in our private, online platform (it's not Facebook).
Folks will be encouraged to use the platform in whatever way makes the most sense for them -- whether that's connecting more deeply with other writers, sharing resources and encouragement or simply focusing on their own writing.
You can engage with your fellow writers in our platform as much -- or as little -- as you'd like.
Logistical Information:
We'll meet 2x/ month for short teachings and group discussion.
These calls meet on Wednesdays from 1-2pm MT/ 3-4pm ET:
January 14
January 28
February 11
February 25
March 11
March 25
These calls are 1 hour long and are hosted on Zoom.
If you're unable to join live, you'll receive the recording within 24 hours.
We'll also meet for 5 group writing calls so we can write in community.
Here's our group writing schedule:
Friday, January 16: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
Friday, January 23: 2-3:30 pm MT/ 4-5:30 pm ET
Friday, February 6: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
Tuesday, February 24: 2-3:30 pm MT/ 4-5:30 pm ET
Saturday, March 14: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
These calls are 1.5 hours long and are hosted on Zoom.
All calls are optional, and you're welcome to come and go as needed.
PLUS: I've added bonus trainings that are available to you as soon as you register, so you can get started today! These include:
a short video training to help you identify the heart of your memoir
a second video training to clarify what’s calling you about this particular project
plus, a training to help you create a writing schedule that works for who you are and what you’re wanting to accomplish, with the very real constraints of your human-scale life.
Since we officially start on January 14th, these trainings will help you hit the ground running AND move forward kindly and consistently before we even begin :).
If this calls to you, I invite you to join us!
Write into Light
A 3-month small group container to help you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir in the New Year -- while bringing fun, focus, ease and excitement to the process.
We start on January 14th, 2026.
$475 Pay in full
OR
3 monthly payments of $165
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.”
Kind words from students and clients:
"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
Write into Light
A 3-month small group container to help you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir in the New Year -- while bringing fun, focus, ease and excitement to the process.
My deepest intentions for you are to:
clarify your vision for your memoir, so you know what you’re writing and why
reignite your excitement for your memoir
create a sustainable writing habit that’s aligned with who you are and what you need
stay accountable in a way that supports you and your project
move away from heavy "shoulds" and write toward light and inspiration
write in a kind, fun and supportive community
write 70-125 pages together
connect with like-minded writers who are navigating the memoir-writing process alongside you.
move to a place of empowerment around your story.
Join us for Write into Light!
A 3-month small group container to help you make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir in the New Year -- while bringing fun, focus, ease and excitement to the process.
$475 Pay in full
OR
3 monthly payments of $165
We'll meet 2x/ month for short teachings and group discussion.
These calls meet on Wednesdays from 1-2pm MT/ 3-4pm ET:
January 14
January 28
February 11
February 25
March 11
March 25
These calls are 1 hour long and are hosted on Zoom.
If you're unable to join live, you'll receive the recording within 24 hours.
We'll also meet for 5 group writing calls so we can write in community together.
Here's our schedule:
Friday, January 16: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
Friday, January 23: 2-3:30 pm MT/ 4-5:30 pm ET
Friday, February 6: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
Tuesday, February 24: 2-3:30 pm MT/ 4-5:30 pm ET
Saturday, March 14: 9-10:30 am MT/ 11-12:30 pm ET
These calls are 1.5 hours long and are hosted on Zoom.
All group writing calls are optional, and you're welcome to come and go as needed.
Twice a month, we'll have short teachings designed to help you move forward with clarity and inspiration.
These short teachings will be followed by Q&A and discussion to help you implement the concepts immediately.
There won't be additional videos or homework. In other words, this isn't a full-blown course that you have to work (read: struggle) to get through.
My intention with this offering is to make it easy for you to make progress with your memoir. The only homework will be focusing on your own writing so that you an make aligned, sustainable progress with your memoir.
Yes! You'll receive the recording of our live calls within 24 hours.
This is a small group offering. Since this is my first time offering Write into Light, I'm not exactly sure how big the group will be, but I anticipate it won't be more than 20 or so women.
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.
I'll more than likely offer Write into Light again at some point; however, the price will be higher. One of the reasons I'm offering this for such a low price is because this is my first time running this particular format.
Yes! I offer refunds up to a week before we start on January 14th, 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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