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FROM THE FIELD TO THE FRONT OF THE ROOM
A 5-Week Writing Course for First Responders, Trainers & Public Safety Professionals
Curious about the Class?
Join the Free Webinar: Stories That Stick
Wednesday, September 10 at 1 PM ET!
TURN YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO IMPACTFUL STORIES
You've got stories. The kind that change people. Now it's time to tell them.
You've stood in the middle of chaos. Made impossible choices. Saved lives. You’ve led with courage—and sometimes, led through failure. Now imagine sharing what you’ve learned in a way that sticks. Not just statistics and policies, but the real stories behind why they matter. Whether you're training rookies, mentoring your team, or preparing to speak at a national conference, your lived experience can become your most powerful tool. This course will show you how.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
5 WEEKLY SESSIONS
September 24 - October 22, 2025
Wednesdays from 1 - 2 PM ET
This course is for you if you are:
A first responder, trainer or public safety professional with years of field experience
A leader, speaker or educator who wants to teach through storytelling
Someone who's been told, "You should write that down."
Ready to share your story - not just to be heard, but to make an impact
Weekly
Zoom Sessions
Weekly 60-minute sessions with writing coach Micah Schwader
Personalized
Support
Limited spots to ensure every participant benefits from tailored coaching
Real-Time
Feedback
Share your writing, get support, and improve week by week
Optional
Publishing Path
Opportunities to publish your story in collaborative or solo formats
Between-Session
Coaching
Submit drafts, receive expert guidance via email
Story
Completion Goal
Finish a short story or chapter by the end of the course
What You'll Learn in 5 Weeks
​Each week, we guide you through a practical, story-first process that helps you:
Find the Right Story
Uncover meaningful moments from your career—stories that reveal wisdom, not just war stories.
Shape It With Purpose
Structure your story so it teaches, connects, and inspires—without sounding like a lecture.
Bring It to Life
Write with clarity, emotion, and power using techniques from narrative nonfiction.
Refine It With Feedback
Get coaching from a published author and writing coach who knows how to guide authors to tell stories.
Share It With Confidence
Finish with a polished, 4,500-word story or training chapter you can use in classes, keynotes, or even a book.
STORIES THAT STICK
How Law Enforcement Trainers Can Teach With Greater Impact
Without a story, training gets forgotten. Culture doesn't shift. Officers feel disconnected from their communities. Lessons don't stick under stress. Critical stories stay untold.​​
In this webinar, we will cover:
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Why Storytelling is Essential in Law Enforcement Training​​
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The 3-Part Framework That Makes Stories Stick
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How to Avoid the Mistakes Trainers Make With Storytelling
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FREE WEBINAR + Q&A
Presented by Micah Schwader, Writing Coach and Author
I’m a writing coach with a mission. For over 30 years, I’ve helped people put powerful stories into words, but my true passion lies in guiding professionals to use their lived experience as a tool for teaching, healing, and leadership. My approach to writing isn’t academic—it’s tactical and transformational. I help officers, trainers, and first responders turn moments from the field into training stories that actually stick. Stories that connect. Stories that save lives.​ This work isn’t about being a “good writer.” It’s about telling the truth in a way that reaches people. Because when you learn how to share the stories that shaped you, you don’t just train better—you lead better, too.​