“For me, this workshop was primarily about practicing the writing. My learning was of an experiential kind – I felt the joy and success (I did it, I found words to express myself, I got validation). Another memory of satisfaction that comes after overcoming doubt and procrastination.”
ZS, April 20, 2024
“It was the perfect first step from commercial writing to creative writing. The ‘Simply Writing’ workshop exceeded my expectations.”
Tiffany, September 16, 2023
“This experience inspired me to be consistent with my writing. I left the class feeling fulfilled and excited to continue with what I learned, and to incorporate those learnings into my daily life and writing journey.”
Ashley, September 16, 2023
“I was able to apply the learnings instantly and have managed to identify the negative triggers that usually paralyse me; shut them down; and just push on and focus on enjoying writing rather than trying to create something perfect in my first draft.”
EM, September 16, 2023
“I gained more access to driving the writing, steering it, making space for it, rather than just having it ‘happen’ by accident.”
Roxane, September 16, 2023
“I came to this workshop entirely overwhelmed by my inability to put pen to paper. I left with a newfound eagerness to write. What did I learn? Techniques for getting the words out of my head and onto the page.”
Iulia, September 16, 2023
“I learned about lots of practical and conceptual tools to help me get started with the writing, making it a regular habit. There was some great advice on how to work through obstacles, and more individual attention than I expected, which was very helpful and engaging. I feel more confident setting off on my own writing journey now that I’ve got a toolkit to help me get words onto the page. This class was a very validating experience, and made me feel seen and heard as a writer, despite not being very experienced.”
Natalia, October 31, 2022
“My main challenge in writing has been self-censorship/judgment of my own work. Before joining the workshop, I was a little skeptical about whether two afternoons of ‘Simply Writing’ sessions would transform my writing skills in any meaningful way; I was wrong. It was transformational to see the kind of creativity, vulnerability and imagination people in the group demonstrated in just two afternoons. The contribution of this class to my development cannot be measured by what I wrote for the class, but by what I learned (including from others in the group) about how to be more comfortable with my own writing. After this workshop, I started writing – simply writing – and I am loving it.
Thank you to Lisa, and to all the members of our cohort, for a wonderful weekend of creativity and connection.”
Dawit, October 30, 2022