Write Owls

Write Owls is a creative writerly community where all are welcome. We offer weekly drop-in group sessions, short writing courses, as well as 1:1 tuition.

What we offer

  • WORKSHOPS

    We offer weekly online workshops known as ‘Swoop-in Sessions’ - more on these below. Our workshops are held during the twilight hour - more on our nomenclature and temporal preferences here.

  • COURSES

    As well as weekly workshops we also offer an eclectic selection of creative writing short-courses more on those here.

  • 1:1 TUITION

    We offer bespoke online or in person tuition, which includes manuscript review. More on our brilliant tutors and how this works here.

What does a typical Write Owl swoop-in session look like?

Regular swoop-in writing sessions run every Tuesday 8-9 pm (GMT) online from February to November.

  • Our Tuesday night online sessions begin with a brief, guided creatively-focused meditation led by one of one of our wonderful teachers (for more on Emily and Millie see our FAQs page). The aim of this meditation is to clear away the ‘noise’ of the day and tap into our creative mindset - no previous meditation experience required!

  • We continue with a seasonal or serendipitous interlude this typically takes the form of a short reading.

  • A writing prompt or theme is offered - this could include a sentence, a series of tasks, or piece of inspiring music, an image (we work with some wonderful musicians and artists), or even an inspiring object.  

  • We write!

  • Another prompt is offered.

  • We write/create some more!

  • We conclude each session by sharing reflections, or by simply listening to others. There is no expectation to share work during the session more on that preference in our FAQs section.

The benefits of joining us are myriad, whether you are looking to:

  • Infuse your week with more creative energy

  • Solidify an already existing writing practice 

  • Break that infamous writer’s block

  •  Build your creative community

  •  Hone your linguistic skills

  •  Tap into your unconscious mind

  • Connect more fully with the here and now (our sessions are tailored to be both mindful and seasonally focused)

  • Or to build creative momentum and confidence 

Why join the Write Owls?

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