"I appreciate how Joe has broken down the reluctance to write and the cure into clear, do-able steps. Also, I can’t believe how much tuning into a live writing session really works for me. Before this, I was stuck. Mired in worry about the pandemic, reluctant to add one more worry to my plate (I can’t write *this* story), and so unhappy with myself. In the month since I joined Unchained Writer, I’ve written a 35K novella, and begun Book 11 in my current romance series - with the confidence that I can finish it in a timely manner. I have my mojo back!"

"For most of my life I have written spasmodically. I have taken writing courses, purchased an extensive writing library and have notebooks and technology but, despite knowing better, I was not diligent. Since I joined Unchained Writer, I write more and write regularly. The community, the opportunity and the ancillary aspects surprise me, I did not think Unchained Writer would be so effective for me. It is in my calendar and I look forward to it."

"Before Unchained writer I had trouble writing. Focusing was a chore. I knew I had a story, but just couldn't bring myself to sit down and write it. I started writing stories in 2001, I have 6 stories unfinished. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I made a promise to someone very dear to me, that I would finish the book. I struggled for a year and then I met Joseph in an email that changed my life. I write everyday now, 6 hours a day sometimes. Thank you unchained writer for helping me to fulfil a dream and a promise."

"Before joining Unchained Writer, I was lucky to write 1,000 words a month. Right now, I'm writing 2,000 words a week!"

"I blew off the first few invitations I received for Unchained Writer despite the great experience I had with Joe's Scrivener training. I can make a writing schedule. I don't need to pay someone to do it for me. I was wrong. Unchained Writer has been one of the best gifts I've ever given to myself. Having scheduled writing times has given me more focus and ended the "I should be writing guilt" during the rest of my day. It's also introduced me to my very own tribe of writers. I've gotten more accomplished in the three months since I've joined than I did the entire year before. Trust me. It's worth every penny."

"This group has been remarkable. I've made more progress in all my writing with such a supportive environment. There is a measurable degree of productivity in a short time! The Cup of Joe lessons promote positive thinking, creativity, inspiration and motivation. These daily writing sessions are a critical part of my work and academic career. You truly never write alone. I recommend this to all my family and friends!"

"I have been a member of Unchained Writers since April 2020. My initial reason for joining was to be with other writers and develop a daily writing habit. I attend most sessions (except when my JOB interferes)and write one to two hours daily during UW sessions plus an hour or two of early morning writing. Daily writing quickly became a habit and showing up for UW sessions is now an addiction! What an amazing, fun, and talented group of people!"

"The Unchained Writer sessions are the highlight of my day. The group of authors and writers that gather for just about every one of the ten weekly session are all very supportive of each other, and the facilitators of each session are informative, knowledgeable and very willing to share positive insights into progressive growth in our writing careers. The format of the sixty minute session has fostered massive word counts. Being accountable for our own progress and production lays a solid foundation for steady improvement. One additional, and frankly huge, benefit is the option to "play" a session again, or use it to catch up on a missed session. All sessions, chat included, are recorded so you are able to go back and repeat a session, adding comments, or as in my case, take a missed session."

"Being a part of the Unchained Writer community has helped me get back on track with my true dream of bringing free mental health resources to underprivileged communities. In my first week alone, I've completed three projects and continued work on two others. I'm so happy I decided to take this leap and carve our space for myself."

"I have actually been able to accomplish something even though I sat down with nothing."

"So far I've only been using the cup of Joe videos. They have been extremely inspirational, keeping me on track. Separation days is a keeper. I go to a co-working space outside of my apartment to write in the afternoons and so far I have been consistent. Part of my routines now post writing time is to take in a Cup or Joe or two. I look forward to deepening my involvement but for now just showing up for my writing space when I say I will is in part a result of the unchained writing program."

"The Unchained writer site/ Library is a wonderful site that allows a new writer to learn writing techniques that will help them become a published author. You will make friends with other writers who will encourage you all the way until you become a published author. I knew nothing about writing a short story until I started using courses by Joseph Michael. These courses have helped me tremendously in my writing adventure."

"Unchained Writer has helped me establish a schedule and writing community over the last month of joining. I now schedule time to write and commit to not research or be bothered by the dog. This is just the encouragement I needed."

"I really am motivated to show up by having an external "appointment" :-)"

"I’m actually making progress on my writing. Learning new things, especially when technology is involved, comes hard and slow, so I’m very thankful for any amount of progress."

"Because of Unchained Writer, I'm feeling much more encouraged about showing up and getting my writing done."

"It's great how my motivation has increased and that I don't procrastinate like I used to."

"Once I sit down to write, I'm generally fine. The problem is to get to it on a consistent basis. The pesky reminders from this course keep my writing on the front burner. Even though I miss a lot of the live sessions, I think about it and manage to find more time to actually write. I hope to make better use of the group in future."

"I LOVE Unchained Writer. I've taken several courses so far, and they have all been well worth the time and effort - packed full of valuable information and motivation. I've been amazed at how much more productive I've been in the one-hour live writing sessions versus full days that I had previously set aside for writing. When I know I have a specific hour to devote to writing, I plan how I'm going to use that time and often keep going after the live writing session ends. When I know I have all day, I tend to wander, or even end up doing other things instead. In my experience, Unchained Writer delivers even more than what is promised."

"I love the advice Joseph gives us writers. It’s invaluable! Writing for an hour, no stopping, no interruptions, no editing and no going back has been a huge step for me and made an impact on my writing. I was nervous, committing to an hour but I loved every minute of getting lost in my story :)."

"Before I was writing only sporadically. Had little confidence that what I was writing would be helpful to anyone. I am now inspired not only to write, but to improve other areas of my life as well. Feeling a part of something and less like I am too old to make a difference."

"I've gone from reluctantly attending to looking forward to each session."

"I thought it was crap. . . that it wouldn't help a hill of beans. Why would I pay money every month when I can do it myself? All I can say is I've been trying to write a book now for years and haven't got a book to show for it. After shelling out dough and my hard-earned cash every month now, I have written my first short story ever in 5 days!!"

"I am surprised at how quickly an hour passes during the live writing sessions. I'm also able to focus surprisingly well. Putting a boundary on my writing helps me get started in the first place."

"My experience with Unchained Writer has really been above and beyond. The vast resources go past just tips and tricks-- Unchained Writer provides knowledge, support, and connection with other writers like me every day. The tools and resources are incredibly valuable. I receive new advice, tips, insights and tools several times a week. The community is genuine and honest, with no pressure, just humble accountability from others like me. From someone who just signed up as a "I'll give it a shot" add-on (check out Learn Scrivener Fast also), this has been the most valuable writers group I've found (I'm part of 3). UW is where I come to every day now to meet my writing goals."

"The most surprising development for me is the ease with which I have gone from a non-productive, frustrated and guilt-ridden person.... to a happy (sometimes even giddy) writer who looks forward to daily sessions and completes whatever goal has been set. Even when I think, ""Uhhhh, can I take a day off?"" I nix the thought with such force that I sometimes amaze myself."

"I am very impressed with the wealth of information in Unchained Writer and the way it is all organized."

"I am 71 years old and have had numerous ideas milling around in my head for my entire life. But I only ever wrote brief "notes" and "reminders" to myself in all that time. I did write (and get published) a book on programming mobile phones about 12 years ago, but that was because I was under a strict deadline from the publisher. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made it through. In just my first month with Unchained Writer, I have written 3 complete outlines for books (non-fiction) to get them out of my head and down on digital paper, and I have written several thousand words of the first draft of the first book. The support of the group and the discipline of "writing to the clock" cannot be overstated. This group is and will continue to be invaluable to me from this point on."

"I love the accountability aspect, and I love reading the chat in the live sessions to see how my fellow members are succeeding as well!"

"I was not doing any writing before joining Unchained Writer. Now I have finished my book and am preparing for launch in a month's time!"

"Just the act of signing up for Unchained Writer got me unchained. I've had eight books published-one a Wall Street Journal bestseller-but I was struggling to get going with my ninth book. I bought Unchained Writer and tip-toed into it, setting my next day writing at only 20 minutes and identifying a specific writing window. That was a slam dunk! Since then, I've written 13 straight days with almost 26,000 words, or about 1/3 of the way done."

"I'm actually making my daily word count. I step into the unchained writer and suddenly I had my first 1,000 word day ever. I also now know how many useful words to expect when I sit down. This novel is becoming real. Thank you."

"I thought this would be great to help me (finally) get focused on some creative writing I've been "avoiding" — and it has — but I've also been pleased about how it's been making my load feel lighter on my professional, freelance writing assignments."

"I have found it to be wonderful being part of the Unchained Writers community to do the group writing. I am showing up everyday to write for one hour. I have a goal to finish a book and feel being part of this community it is possible as I am showing up to write. It is a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere and carries a supportive energy of it own as we write together. Many thanks for creating the group writing experience. Love It!"

"I can't believe that something as simple as showing up to a virtual group was the jump start I needed for my writing."

"I actually wrote something worthwhile - a first sentence and a few paragraphs. It's taken me a few years to work up the nerve to do what I've done so far."

"I wrote whenever I didn't have anything else to do, now I have a more structured writing time."

"I hadn't worked on my upper middle grade adventure novel for months. Volume 1 was written, but I had to do the revising/editing work. Joe sent me an email about Unchained Writer. I thought, what the heck! It's a free trial, give it a try. I didn't have much hope for myself. But, WOW!!! Within 2 weeks I had finished the first revision of Volume 1 (152 pages, around 49000 words). Unchained Writer REALLY works!! Now I'm on my second revision. It's more intense, so it takes more time, but I'm having so much fun doing it. I'm actually doing it!! I went from doing nothing on my book, to finishing the first revision and moving on. My favorite part about Unchained Writer is the Live Writing sessions...very motivational and fun to chat with other members. If you're on the fence about this, I'm here to tell you...do it...you won't regret it!!"

"The accountability sessions are a game changer for me. I'm so grateful to have found this community. The work I have been able to do already, after just two weeks, boggles my mind. I look forward to diving into the extras more when the opportunity presents itself in my crazy life. In the meantime, I look forward to sharing the work sessions with people from all over the world, cheering them on, being encouraged by their supportive words. Couldn't recommend this experience more!"

"Before Unchained Writer I would write about 10 minutes a day -- not that much, just enough so I could cross "Write" off my to-do list. Now I write about an hour a day."

"It's doing what it was designed to do...kick start my writing time."

"It is surprisingly helpful to have others writing at the same time."

"Unchained Writer is exactly what is says - It has unchained me from the shackles of my writing. I easily get distracted from information overload and Joe has very well laid out the steps on how to overcome that. Not only that, his Unchained Writer is full of good information and wisdom that I can apply not only in my writing but in my life as well. Really well thought out and very generous with your course."

"The encouragement and momentum keep me focused on progress. The gentle accountability really helps me to get words on paper."

"I've gone from reluctantly attending to looking forward to each session."

"Because of Unchained Writer, I am writing more and feeling hopeful."

"Unchained Writer has impacted my productivity and writing time more than any other external resource. I have been surprised at how motivated I have been to write and connect with the other unchained writers in the live and rogue events. Its been a huge blessing to join a family of creatives, to recognize the names of the regulars who show up each day to share tips, hurdles and frustrations, and spur each other on. I would highly recommend this product and resource. It’s a no brainer and a grand slam."

"I kept wondering why I wasn't motivated to write, even though it's the thing I love. And the lack of motivation made me feel like an imposter. But I found my way back to Unchained Writer. Yes, I was a former member and I thought I could do this myself. SO NOT TRUE! I needed the community of the Unchained Writers and I needed to understand my lack of motivation and I needed to know how to resolve it. With Unchained Writer I found everything I needed to push me toward productivity and happiness. I've made more progress this first month than I have in the past year. This is the group for me!"

"I have shown up and wrote at each session I signed up for which actually is about 6 days a week. This community and the hosts have been a blessing to me."

"I've been enjoying Unchained Writer. Getting the daily email reminder has helped with writing as a beginner. The words of encouragement have kept me focused on the writing."

"With the collegial support of fellow members, the insightful “Cup of Joe” mini-lessons and the consistent (and almost constant) accessibility of writing sessions, I have been able to successfully plan and follow through on writing sessions that are now paving the way for me to make consistent progress on my book project. It is so much easier knowing that I am not writing alone!"

"Seems like such a stupid simple concept, just sit down to write an hour a day. So why is it so hard to put aside competing demands and do it myself? Just being able to say “I have a writing meeting” suddenly gives me justification to take time away from my family and other responsibilities. So far, I’ve gotten a lot of work done these last few weeks."

"I was writing in bursts, missing days at a time before resuming writing, even occasionally a week or more of missed writing time. I have been writing every day, even if just for 1 hour, after starting this program. It works!"

"Unchained Writer feels like I am in a community of people even though I am by myself physically. It is nice."

"I feel confident that I can finally finish the book I've been trying to write for several years."

"I was not consistent or encouraged before. Now I am."

"I figured it would be effective to have a scheduled time telling me to show up, but I guess I'm still surprised that what I thought would work, worked!"

"I am very pleased and have talked to others about this course. The one thing I wanted was a way to hold myself accountable. For years when I began writing I wrote every day. I often wrote 3-5 hours after I got home from work. I wrote during breaks and lunch. Life became busier and the writing started to fall off. This course has put me back in the habit of writing. I now write every day and write down my progress. This course actually exceeded my expectations!"

"Even though the sessions are online I don’t feel alone."

"I joined Unchained Writers because I need to establish a regular writing habit so I can finish my book The Way of the Brain and other projects I have on the go. Being recently retired, I need to "re-create" my identity to be a writer. The frequent group writing times are the biggest draw for me - everyday, twice a day often, and at a an affordable price point. What's not to like? So far, so good - I'm writing every week day for 2-4 hours."

"My 5 stars are what I know you could do for me. I was a subscriber last year and loved the sessions, the focus, the way to stay accountable, and your tips! This program is tops! I especially like how I can, at the drop of a hat, stop and delve into the hour of writing. "

"I have really been encouraged when I have joined the live unchained writers group everyone is friendly , I feel welcomed and part of a family when I am able to make it to a live group. I also enjoy the cup of Joes the mini lessons are very helpful and the online courses I have been to have been very helpful"

"Because of UW, It’s becoming clearer that I can begin this practice in my life. I feel hopeful and inspired instead of discouraged and overwhelmed."

"In one month, I have written more than I had in the past year! I am really happy I joined, and I am feeling like I am no longer alone on this journey. It’s still a struggle , but I’m so glad to know that there is a community I can come to everyday and share the struggle with online, since we are always on the move, between Mexico and Phoenix, and somewhere else. So that moving no longer is an excuse to keep me from doing what I want to do. I now have scheduled times I can count on and, that has made me make other scheduled appointments with myself to write, so I know that my dream to write a book can become a reality! It doesn’t have to stay in dream world!!!! Thank you for unchaining me from that idea!"

"Love the daily time to write and especially the days with a cup of Joe"

"I'm surprised at the ease in which I went from not writing anything (even when I've been planning to do so) to writing everyday effortlessly."

"Before Unchained Writer my output results were very sporadic and some days I found I did nothing to further my goals. Now, I have a weekly goal and daily goals that will help me reach my weekly goal."

"Most surprising is my ability to stick with it and develop a habit and also the amount of writing I can accomplish in one hour. How did I not figure that out long ago? Finding a community of like minded people has become invaluable"

"I am a long time fan of Joseph Michael's course, Learn Scrivener Fast (I have bought it twice!) and have appreciated his regular free updates. Writer Unchained appears to be a very interactively designed membership site. The concept intrigued me; I joined; I haven't yet worked out the best way to use it for myself. It offers regular accountability, membership of a community and plenty of suggestions to assist in building and maintaining good habits in writing. If you are a regular writer or an aspiring writer, I suggest you take a look."

"This first month of Unchained Writer participation has resulted in completion of 11 Articles (10 Freebees and 1 paid) for our Fit Vaults membership website. We're in the beginning phase of development for the site so it is not yet live, and hope to make it live in the next month or two. I am magnificently pleased with the UW community which provides highly focused time for work on my different writing projects, support from other writers who experience challenges and successes unique to writers, and an energy like no other to fuel all our creative and life endeavors. It is worth every penny to be a part and participate in this community."

"I'm so pleased I found this group, because there's a real sense of community, even if you aren't a big talker/poster. The energy here is good. And the "Cup of Joe" videos are worth their weight in coffee!"

"The simple process of showing up at the same time as a bunch of strangers with only one obvious connection - that they are trying to write consistently - has such a positive and reinforcing effect."

"Unchained Writer is a great community for successful writers and "wannabees" and that would be me. My questions have been answered quickly by thoughtful customer service staff. Joseph is especially good at training (Scrivener), encouragement, and writing groups including Cup of Joe. I have only positive things to say about Unchained Writer. Thank you for a wonderful experience. "

"I was stuck and then I joined Unchained Writer. Suddenly the words started to flow, it is absolutely a game changer. I love this community, it gives me accountability, and encouragement!"

"I am now writing more consistently despite outside distractions that would have derailed my efforts before."

"Now I have my schedule and I sit my butt in the chair and write whether I feel like it or not."

"I hadn’t written in at least 2 years, and now I’m writing every day."

"I'm loving Unchained Writer & have been making the most of the downloads & bonuses. They've been helpful in getting me started writing again!"

"I appreciate the Unchained Writer and all the writing resources Joseph Michael offers. I cherish his encouraging emails and Cup of Joe wisdom. It's been a month and I haven't even scratched the surface of the benefits yet. Knowing I'm not alone and can join a live writing session or open a recording to set the stage for a session on my own time is a powerful focusing tool."

"I actually LOVE hearing my name mentioned when you and your hosts start the meeting. This really surprised me because I didn't realize that this meant so much to me. I also like the interchanges between the participants on Chat. :-)"

"I love the Unchained Writer Membership! So helpful to keep me on track with my writing and such a lovely and supportive community of writers."

"Before joining Unchained Writer, I didn't do much writing for five years. I was always thinking I was going to write soon, but looking back I never got around to it. Now, I'm not only writing every day, I'm writing a couple of times a day for 1 hour each. I've finished all the content in my book and now am editing it all for flow so I can edit the content."

"I am always attending your (Joseph's) sessions. I love the Cup of Joe lessons at the end. "

"Unchained Writer has a strong psychological and therapeutic approach to helping us unravel the knots, unfetter the internal chains that have been holding us back."

"Before unchained writer, I didn't have a plan for a routine or specifics about what I would accomplish in an hour. Now, I have a plan and have found consistency to accomplish that Plan! The constant support cheers me on with every step. I love this group!"

"Great exercises to keep me writing consistently. I need to become more structured on what I’m working on., and I’m inspired to do so!"

"When joined Unchained Writer, I had a book project I'd been procrastinating on for months. I was up to the stage of reviewing suggestions made by an editor, and I was getting nowhere. In my first two weeks, I worked through all of of the editor's suggestions. I never expected to get through my book so fast."

"Unchained Writers offers a mini writer's retreat every day. It's a mystery to me. Each and every time I show up, my focus goes up, my creativity goes up, my productivity goes up. I get writing DONE! And time flies. The chat is full of warmth, enthusiasm, and encouragement. Joe's "cups" of writer's wisdom are brilliant."

"I’d lost my ambition to write. I still had the desire but I couldn’t seem to push through whatever was in my way. Then, I pushed myself to join Unchained Writer. It was the right choice. Thank you for being my Jiminy Cricket."

"Now I'm getting words down regularly and I've tripled my normal output."

"I have been very productive! I was able to really look at myself and say: "enough is enough, now let's get to work." Since I became a member of Unchained Writer I have created a writing schedule that has been working so well. I discovered at what time I am more productive with my writing and haven't stopped writing since. Thank you all for the support for new writers like me. Can't wait to get my book ready!"

"I enjoy the enthusiastic and energetic large community of writers from various domains committed to make it happen, with the support of a caring and value-adding coach."

"Unchained Writer has gives me dedicated time to work on my writing projects, and I get the extra benefit of learning new things along the way. LOVE the Cup of Joe sessions! Completion and Motivation happens with my participation in this group. I find it encouraging and energizing. I miss this group when I'm not able to attend. It is a gift!"

"It works and I enjoy the encouragement."

"Sometimes you're in the right place at the 'write' time, and it's a special gift to recognize it. I had already begun the work to finish a 29-year-old novel, and I was in third gear and happy with my progress when I discovered the Unchained Writers group. But Jackie Gleason liked to say, "Shoot me to the moon!", and that's exactly what Unchained Writers has done for me. I felt at home at once, even though I'm little weak on technological skills, lots of people jumped in to help. With at least three live sessions a day, I hold myself accountable to check it and report my progress, goals, frustrations, and questions to fellow writers. The interactions between group members shows me writing doesn't have to be a solitary pursuit. Unlike how you spend the years 'telling' yourself you're a writer, in this group you "show" yourself you're a writer!"

"A great resource for encouragement and I highly recommend for anyone who needs motivation. "

"When I first heard about Unchained Writer, I was skeptical - how could meeting with other writers in a virtual space possibly help me? Then I tried the 7-day free trial. I was amazed, and so wrong about my initial skepticism. Unchained Writer is the first real community of writers I have had the privilege of belonging to. The support and encouragement we offer each other has jump-started me to work on a long-abandoned novel. The group is something one must experience first-hand to fully appreciate. Come join us - this is truly a sacred space for writers."

"I've learned a heap here - picked up on some ideas that will help my writing process and progress. Thanks !"

"I am writing and planning my novel more consistently. I do feel more in control knowing that I have these specific times each week that I know I'll write. It helps me to relax and feel less stressed & guilty during the week because I have found a good rhythm ."

"This has been game changing for me! I’m making regular progress and meeting my daily word count target consistently. It’s like having a buddy coaching me at home and when it suits me. I highly recommend the program to anyone who’s been struggling with procrastination."