Welcome to the home of author and poet Joely Williams. Explore poems and prose rooted in resilience, community, and care—along with custom pieces created to honor the most meaningful moments of your life.
From published essays to intimate poems and free community resources, each corner of this site is designed to meet readers right where they are.
Dive into Put the Phone Down, We Have a Job to Do, a trauma healing workbook filled with prompts that invite grounded reflection.
Visit the book page →Commission bespoke writing for weddings, celebrations of life, birthdays, and community events that deserve words crafted with care.
Discover custom offerings →Access downloads, prompts, and reading lists meant to support your own creative process and collective wellness work.
Browse the resource library →Stay up to date with Joely's essays and poems published across literary magazines, platforms, and collaborative projects.
Read recent features →Honor the ceremonies, transitions, and celebrations that shape your story. Together, we'll create a poem or speech that captures the love, legacy, and presence at the heart of your event.
Joely's work invites vulnerability and joy in equal measure. Here's what readers, partners, and loved ones have shared after encountering her writing live and on the page.
“Every prompt in this workbook felt like a gentle invitation to return to myself. It's become a trusted companion for our healing circles.”
Explore the book →“Joely's custom poem held our entire family during the memorial service. It carried tenderness, honesty, and the exact words we needed.”
Commission your piece →“Her published essays continue to be a testament to resilience and the care she pours into community storytelling.”
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