Whether you’re completely new to writing or returning after time away, Well-Written offers a supportive space to explore your creativity at your own pace.
Blending mindful reflection with practical writing techniques, this six-week course will help you develop a sustainable writing practice while working towards a short story you feel proud of.
What you’ll gain
By the end of the course, you will:
Have written and refined a complete short story
Feel more confident expressing yourself through writing
Develop tools and techniques to support your creativity
Build a writing practice you can continue beyond the course
Be part of a warm, supportive creative community
How the sessions work
Each session follows a gentle Reflect – Craft – Create structure:
Reflect: We begin with a short grounding exercise to help you arrive, settle your mind, and focus your attention
Craft: You’ll learn a key element of writing technique each week (such as character, voice, or structure)
Create: You’ll have time to write, explore ideas, and begin shaping your own story
Sessions include guided exercises, discussion, and optional sharing. There is no pressure to share your work. Everything is invitational and supportive, with feedback focused on curiosity rather than critique.
You’ll also receive light between-session prompts to help you keep writing in your own time.
Weekly overview
Over the six weeks, we’ll explore:
Week 1: Noticing and sensory detail
Learn how to draw on your own experiences and observations to bring your writing to life through vivid, sensory detail.Week 2: Memory and emotional truth
Explore how to write with emotional depth by showing how a character feels, rather than simply telling the reader.Week 3: Developing story ideas and characters
Discover the core idea behind your story and begin shaping characters with clear motivations and stakes.Week 4: Voice, perspective and dialogue
Experiment with different narrative perspectives and develop a sense of voice, including how to write natural, believable dialogue.Week 5: Structure, beginnings and endings
Learn how to shape your story, craft engaging openings, and create satisfying endings that stay with the reader.Week 6: Editing, completion and next steps
Refine your work through a simple editing process and build confidence in finishing and sharing your writing.
Who is this for?
This course is for you if you:
Feel drawn to writing but don’t know where to start
Want to reconnect with creativity in a low-pressure way
Are interested in writing as a reflective or wellbeing practice
Have started writing before but struggle to keep going
Would like structure, guidance, and a sense of community
No prior writing experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to explore.
The workshop run on 6 Wednesday evenings 7-9pm - the cost of the course is £120 for all 6 weeks
Wednesday 8th / 15th / 22nd / 29th September & 6th / 13th October 2026
Tickets £120 for 6 week course
Earlybird tickets £108
Age 18+
If you’re not sure if this is the course for you then why not join us for a Taster Session on Tuesday 9th June 7-9pm to find out more. Book your place HERE