Writers – An Artist's Way

Description of Class

A unique 6-week course to ignite your creative spark, focus on your writing project and establish the habits to get your writing flowing. Based on the book Write For Life, the writing version of Julia Cameron’s inspiring The Artist’s Way. Whether you are first-time writer with an idea, or a more established writer looking to reconnect with your inspiration, this course is an invitation for writers of all levels and of all stripes to invest time in your writing self to move your project forward. The course follows the book Write For Life and incorporates 5 key practices to kickstart your creativity: - Morning pages - Weekly Artist date - Couple of short walks a week - Choose your writing stations - Manageable daily writing quota These are proven techniques to dismantle the perfectionism, fear and procrastination which often have a hand in the writing process. Each week we will build on the themes in the bookto give the writer within you the chance to grow. Please note you will need to have a copy of Write for Life by Julia Cameron to participate. By doing the course in a group, you will have the support of a skilled facilitator and peers going through the same process as you, giving you the encouragement you need to coax your creativity and achieve your personal aims. The course and book provide a clear framework to begin, stick with, reinvent or finish a project. This is not a course on writing technique but a unique invitation to find your true writing self and voice. Course facilitator Anna Hayward found the beginnings of her writing voice through doing The Artist’s Way at Evolution in 2010. Her recently published novel, Broken Madonna (under the pen name Anna Lucia) is an Amazon Bestseller. She has long experience facilitating groups in the workplace, is a trained counsellor and mentor. As Chair of Trustees of New Writing South, she is fully immersed in the world of writers and writing. 'Anna was a fantastic facilitator, inspiring, encouraging & very patient! It inspired me to write again and to tap into my inner playful child.' Marianne, Dec '26 'Anna is a brilliant facilitator and holder of the space, making it a fun, creative & inspiring experience, helping us all. I got the opportunity to connect with writers in a supportive group.' Rachel, Dec '26 'Anna is fabulous, wonderfully professional & helpful, lovely cohort, fantastic surroundings.' Alice, Dec '26 For more about Anna as an author, writing mentor & editor: www.annalucia.co.uk.