August Newsletter

Writing, Speaking and Confidence for Art, Work and Life

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Autumn 2023

In some ways, I always knew I was a writer. Making up stories in my head and telling them to myself, in my mind or on paper, figures in very early memories.

In other ways, though, it took decades to know I was a writer. Longer still before I accepted my self-esteem was coming into play, rather than my talent, when t came to how much (or little) I invested in developing my stories and my confidence to tell them.

That's why I designed The Creative Writer.

The six-week programme (beginning 2 October) provides the technical, intellectual and emotional tools to develop the skills and confidence to support your writing and your writing life:
 

As a member of The Creative Writer, you will:
 

– Enjoy a weekly writing workshop with your group, building your writing community and confidence.

– Receive feedback on your work-in-progress, delivered supportively and in direct response to your wishes for your work.

– Stream or download weekly video and audio recordings of key tips, techniques, industry knowledge, exercises and inspiration.

– Explore a weekly writing booklet full of exercises, extracts, tips and techniques to hone your craft, mindset and strategy.

– Request daily writing support from me privately as well as with your group through Voxer chat. 

My newsletter discount entitles you to 20% off, making £360. Alternatively, if you're a founding member of my paid Substack, you'll receive 25% off this course making a total of £337.50 once you've signed up to Substack. The full rate of £450 will be advertised outside the Writers' Gym community but if you would like to extend your discount to a friend, email me with the code FRIEND.

If you have any questions, email me or text or voice note on Instagram. 
 

Claim Your 25% Discount with Substack Founder Membership

Enjoy writing time in company? The Writing Room is a silent Zoom room (microphones off so no one can be jolted out of their flow!) with an open chat box, so you request coaching or just enjoy a text-chat with fellow creatives.

This month's remaining FREE sessions are: 
Friday 28 July 11am-2.30pm
Monday 31 July, 1pm to 3pm

The Writing Room returns in September: 
Fridays 1, 8, 22, and 29 Sept 11am-1pm
Tuesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept 12.30pm-2.30pm

For extended Writing Room sessions and downloadable Writing Workouts, upgrade here.

In the latest episode I'm joined by Irish fiction, non-fiction and graphic novel writer (among her many other talents) Maura McHugh, sharing her struggles, strategies and stories of life as a writer. Come and see us at The Writers' Gym's new home on Substack or find us on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

If you're looking to work one-to-one on your communication and confidence, whether that's for your writing, speaking or the direction you want to create for your career, I have four places available for Autumn 2023. Start with a free discovery call (if the suggested times don't work, get in touch) and see where you’re curious to explore from there.

All the best,

Rachel

Dr Rachel Knightley
www.rachelknightley.com