Stories shape us, but modern life drowns out our creative voice. Our writing workshops help you rediscover it—through guided exercises, inspiring prompts, and deep creative exploration. Come write, reflect, and reconnect. Your story is waiting.
why we believe everyone should write
About philip
Our Good Writer
Philip Webb Gregg is a freelance storyteller, writing everything from fantasy novels to eco-travel journals and Shakespearean academic papers. He has previously taught creative writing workshops with the London Drawing Group and the British Academy of Creative Writing. He lives in Madrid on a diet of churros and strong coffee.
writing workops
Easy
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Breaking Writer’s Block: An introduction to smashing your creative obstacles.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Beginnings: How to write effective opening scenes.
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Basics of Structure and Stylistics: A whistle-stop tour of the essential building blocks of storytelling.
Easy(ish)
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A Pinch of Poetry: A casual class to get you out of your comfort zone and writing something – anything! And no, it doesn’t have to rhyme.
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The Art of Words: An ‘exercise-focused’ class looking at how the visual arts can inspire literature and vice versa.
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Length Matters: A brief look at the differences between short and long-form storytelling, and how to excel at both.
Less-Easy
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Folk My Life: How to harness the creative protentional of myth, folk and fairy-tales to transform you writing.
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Words of Wonder: How to use story elements to create a sense of enchantment in your readers.
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Write Like the Rain: How to incorporate the natural world into the heart of your writing.
PRICING
R500 PER PERSON
Minimum 4 | Maximum 10
Workshop Structure
Introductions 15 min
Questions and comments 5 min
Main body of workshop (part 1) 20 min
First exercise 10 min
Main body of workshop (part 2) 20 min
Second exercise 15 min
Main body of workshop (part 3) 20 min
Closing exercise 10 min
Outro and homework 5 min
