Monthly Creative Writing Group for beginners | Tuesday eves | E. Grinstead

You can also use my website www.honeyleafwriting.com to book a place.

I aim to create the nurturing, warm atmosphere of a campfire where we share stories of our days, of our lives, before returning home. Where we laugh about small things, about brave things and trying something new. Where we come together to make sense of life, to eke out creative time for ourselves in amongst busy commitments of work and family, or with other limitations. I create this atmosphere on a bedrock of wellbeing principles while also sharing creative writing techniques to help you express what is waiting to be said and develop confidence in your own unique voice.

If it's important that you know what I have planned in advance, do let me know and I'll provide as much information as I can. Also, if there's something in particular you'd like to work on, I'll see if I can incorporate it.

Other benefits

I have an area on my website for people who attend my workshops where I post handouts, exercises and other resources, so that you can see what's been done before and you can catch up if you miss anything.

I also send out a weekly newsletter which is free for everyone to read and share. You can sign up or read it here: awen.substack.com. Paid members (£8 per month or £80 per year) can join in with my weekly guided creative writing hour on Zoom.

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These workshops are for you if you:

— have always wanted to write but don’t know where to start

— want to practice different writing techniques

— want to explore ideas for writing

— could do with some help bringing your writing alive.

I will share techniques, tools and tips to help:

— your writing flow

— bring your writing alive

— create a writing habit

— you understand what works well in a piece of writing

— experiment with language

— you feel part of a writing community.

There will be plenty of:

— fun exercises, writing together and reading out (if you feel comfortable)

— suggestions of things to try in-between the weekly sessions

— ideas, resources and exercises you can return to at home on a password protected web page

— gentle guidance as you gain confidence in your writing.

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Testimonials

“I have been part of numerous workshops with Mel over many years. The thing that encourages me to return to the workshops is Mel. I have been able to stop my inner critic and fear of my dyslexia making writing an impossible task. Her gentle, non-critical, supportive, imaginative way of teaching enables me to learn and enjoy writing in a fun environment.”

— Elizabeth Morgan

"Mel creates a warm and engaging atmosphere in her classes, in which everyone is encouraged. Her prompts for creative writing are varied, encompassing published fiction and nonfiction, poetry, pictures, and objects. Her own expertise means her feedback is always valuable, and it's so beneficial- and fun- to be part of a group where sharing our own writing is encouraged but not compulsory. Taking part in Mel's classes has woven warmth, creativity and magic into my life!"

— Alison Abedelmassieh

“Mel's workshops are gentle yet thought provoking. Her knowledge and experience of writing plus her skill as a workshop leader combine to provide, me at least and I'm certain others, a really useful guide along our varied creative writing journeys. Most of all they are so enjoyable, I love attending each one.”

— Lyn King

“A course with our Mel is productive and fun
at the end of 2 hours I feel like I've won
the prize of achievement, arrived at with ease;
Would I attend again? Of course - yes please!!”

— Jan Mercy