I learned something awesome (and I want to share it with you)

Since I wrote about the question I’m taking into 2026—How can this be easy?—I’ve been testing it in one specific area where “easy” feels… suspicious: writing.

Because if you’re anything like me, you don’t mind doing hard things. You just don’t want to make it harder than it needs to be.

Here’s what I learned: AI can be a calm, practical support system for writers without taking over your voice or turning your work into generic mush. Used well, it acts like an executive assistant—helping you sort, summarize, organize, and decide what matters—so you spend less time spinning and more time writing.

So I’m hosting a free workshop to show you exactly how I’m using it.

If you’re AI-skeptical but curious—same. Consider this my anti-resolution offering: no tech overhaul, no complicated system, no pressure to become a “power user.” Just one hour to learn how to use AI as support (not a substitute) so you spend less time spinning and more time writing. Remember, we didn’t grow up on tech. The most tech-y thing in our house was… honestly, probably an Atari—and I’m not even sure we had one.

How Can This Be Easy? (Free Workshop)

Saturday, January 24 | 9–10 a.m. PST | Zoom
45 minutes teaching + 15 minutes Q&A
Bonus: you’ll get a downloadable cheat sheet afterward.

We’ll cover:

• what AI is (and what it isn’t), in plain English
• a support-not-substitute approach that protects your voice
• how to get helpful output (and avoid the generic stuff)
• simple ways to use AI to research, organize your ideas, and figure out your next step

Learn more.

Or, if you already know you want to grab your spot? Register here.

And if you’re choosing a word or question for the year, I’d still love to hear it. (Seriously—tell me in the comments.)
Originally published on my Substack.