The Edge of the Void

One voice, lost in the chaos, still reaching for beauty.

My daughter and I drove up the coast, chasing sunlight and the feel of sand beneath our feet. We passed through the charred hills of the Palisades fire along PCH—where the earth still smolders, and yet, from the ashes, we will rise.

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The burnout is real.

The discordant chorus in my mind throws me to the floor, curling me into a ball, begging for silence.

I long for the days when I could write about the secret garden I once found behind a crumbling wall on my street.

Back when magic felt possible, and the words came easily.

Now, my notebook sits heavy with half-finished stories of the heart, stories I fear no one will read.

Maybe because we’ve misplaced our hearts, lost beneath the weight of hate and fear that seems to bleed into everything.

Sometimes, I write from a quiet, unspoken duty, just to keep naming what’s right in front of us.

But it feels futile.

These days, people would rather cling to the false comfort of fear and hate, convinced that if they descend far enough into the dark, maybe… just maybe, they’ll stumble upon some flicker of light.

But that darkness only hungers.

It consumes.

It lures the lonely with the promise of belonging, then demands more and more, until even their souls feel devoured.

And still, I fight.

I spin near the edges of that void, resisting the pull.

I write, when I can, about what beauty remains, tucked between burned-out cars and broken systems.

Because sometimes, that’s the most defiant thing we can do:

To witness the world in ruins and still choose to see the flowers.

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Everyone Has a Story—Now’s the Time to Tell Yours

Join me live in Maui! (recommended for Maui locals) Or live on Zoom!

Everyone Has a Story—Now’s the Time to Tell Yours

Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel, capturing your memoir, or preserving your life story for future generations, this three-week writing salon is the perfect place to begin.

Most people start writing their book and never finish—not because they lack talent, but because they don’t know how to organize their story before they begin. That’s where this workshop makes all the difference.

Over the course of three weeks and six hours together, you’ll:

• Learn the art of structured storytelling
  

• Outline your book—memoir or novel—with clarity and confidence
  

• Write and/or share your work for supportive group feedback
  

• Receive professional editorial insight and personalized coaching from me
  

I’ve successfully coached hundreds of writers to complete and publish their books. You could be next.

Three weeks. Three sessions. Six hours. $350.00.

(Includes 1 private session with me!

Zoom Course - July 9th, 16th and 23rd - 4pm PST-6pm PST

Maui (Kaanapali luxury home in Lanikeha) in person Course - July 10th, 17th and 24th - Time and Location TBD

Your story matters. Let’s begin.

About me:

Betsy Chasse is an award-winning Filmmaker and Best-Selling author of multiple books. She is also a publisher and has published multiple best-selling titles. She has coached hundreds of writers and has even won multiple awards for books and screenplays written by her clients. This course is based on her Master's degree course, which has been shared in Universities around the world.

I will provide you with proven tips and tools that will help you get started and become a better writer. Whether it's a screenplay, novel, memoir, or non-fiction, you will learn how to write with more creativity, structure, and clarity.

With my guidance, you can finally transform your writing process into a fulfilling and transformative experience.