“Unashamedly, the highlight was the feedback session on the writing I was asked to produce. I learned that I have a writing voice that people respond really positively to (and I needed to know that). It was extremely valuable—it gave me confidence and impetus to carry on.”
Sarah, March 27, 2017
“This was an inspiring and enjoyable workshop that gave a lot of useful information on how to get started in writing and, most importantly, how to keep it up! The feedback on the participants’ work was excellent.”
Deirdre, March 27, 2017
“This course was exactly what I needed to stop making mental loopholes or excuses for myself and just start writing! I feel very inspired; I woke up today with the words jumping to the page.”
Jackie, March 27, 2017
“I learnt a structure to get started with writing, both in terms of how to structure my time and how to structure my thoughts around what to write.”
“The highlight (although it’s hard to choose) was probably the chance to receive constructive feedback on a piece of my own writing which was read aloud to a group of talented writers.”
Steve, March 27, 2017
“The method we used liberated me from my previous inhibitions about writing. I was surprised by how many stories surfaced. How did it feel to write a piece overnight? It worked really well. I had the feeling the workshop had already put me in the bubble I needed to be in to be able to write, to concentrate, and to focus. It felt like all I needed to do was keep going. To be honest, I think I could have gone on all night.”
Saskia, April 23, 2016
“’Simply Writing’ helped me to start writing without having to put too much thought into, finding pleasure in writing something on the spot.”
PM, April 23, 2016
“I learned that it’s okay to let the weird thoughts (about ghosts, aliens, talking animals, robots, etc.) appear on the page as much as they want to. They might even end up being part of a good piece. Do I plan to continue writing? Yes! Until I die, or until my hands don’t work properly—but then I can use voice-recognition software :)”
Vanessa, April 23, 2016
“Mostly I learned how to write without feeling anxious about knowing what I’m writing about. I used to think I had to have it all figured out, but I learned that I don’t. How did it feel to write a piece overnight? I didn’t feel too worried or stressed about it. It was fun and challenging in the right way.”
Li, April 23, 2016