Writers came in stuck.
They left with finished stories.

Hundreds of writers have used April's mindful writing practices to quiet their inner critic, build a daily habit of writing, and finally finish their books. Here's what they say about the journey.

In their own words

Real writers, unedited

What changes when you Sit Write Here

The stories above share three threads. This is what writers consistently walk away with.

A quieter inner critic

Mindfulness practices that turn down the self-doubt so the words can come through.

A practice that sticks

No more waiting for inspiration. A sustainable writing habit built around real life.

Finished drafts

Novels and memoirs that finally reach “the end,” some now out in the world.

APRIL DÁVILA

Award-Winning Author & Writing Coach

April designed the SIT WRITE HERE coaching program to help struggling authors recognize and overcome the challenges involved in writing.

Her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, was described by Publisher's Weekly as a "vivd, uplifting debut" and it went on to win the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West.

Her website, at aprildavila.com was listed by Writer's Digest as one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers. She has taught online and in person at conferences and retreats in both the US and Mexico.

Her first non-fiction book (Sit Write Here: 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less) will be published by St. Martin's Press in July of 2026.