JOIN MUMWRITE
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“I had to take a leap of faith, sharing my work. But it was received with such generosity. Since we started, I've been writing EVERY DAY. I feel like I'm assembling a toolkit, whereas before I didn't know where to start.” |
WHAT IS MUMWRITE?
MumWrite is an online writing community of mums who want to start writing or want to write more. It's for busy mums who want to dedicate more time to writing and themselves. Mums often feel guilty about having some time for their own interests but doing so can really boost your wellbeing, confidence and happiness. It's also a space where it's okay if your child interrupts or wants to sit with you, where you can feel tired and quiet sometimes, where you can be yourself.
MumWrite is suitable for beginners (GET IN THE HABIT COURSE) and those with more experience (GROW AS A WRITER). All the activities are layered and guided by mum of 2 and published writer, Nikki Dudley.
MumWrite is an affordable, accessible and welcoming community for mums.
MumWrite is an online writing community of mums who want to start writing or want to write more. It's for busy mums who want to dedicate more time to writing and themselves. Mums often feel guilty about having some time for their own interests but doing so can really boost your wellbeing, confidence and happiness. It's also a space where it's okay if your child interrupts or wants to sit with you, where you can feel tired and quiet sometimes, where you can be yourself.
MumWrite is suitable for beginners (GET IN THE HABIT COURSE) and those with more experience (GROW AS A WRITER). All the activities are layered and guided by mum of 2 and published writer, Nikki Dudley.
MumWrite is an affordable, accessible and welcoming community for mums.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Please read about the MumWrite courses below. Email mumwrite@gmail.com with any questions.
Please read about the MumWrite courses below. Email mumwrite@gmail.com with any questions.
The new programme, GET IN THE HABIT, will run from October-December 2021 over a 12 week period.
The first workshop is scheduled for Monday October 11th at 7:30pm BST, with one workshop every two weeks thereafter. *There needs to be a minimum of 10 mums for the course to run!
The first workshop is scheduled for Monday October 11th at 7:30pm BST, with one workshop every two weeks thereafter. *There needs to be a minimum of 10 mums for the course to run!
READY TO JOIN?
If you would find it easier to pay in instalments, please get in touch via email to discuss!
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INCLUDE?
GET IN THE HABIT - 12 WEEK COURSE
-Six workshops via Zoom (1.5 hours each) on Monday evenings (7:30pm GMT) every 2 weeks, beginning October 11th 2021. These sessions will be recorded.
-We cover: poetry, short fiction, finding time to write, flash fiction, combined forms, resilience, some editing techniques and new ways of writing. There will also be breakouts and time to meet with your peers.
-Access to a closed MumWrite Facebook group for the duration of the programme.
-Writing prompts and layered activities to inspire you and help you build a writing toolkit.
- A free Facebook Live prompt every other week that can be viewed at any time.
-Email workshop groups of 3-4 mums, with guidance.
-Optional homework activities.
**You will be asked to produce at least one short story or 2-3 poems during the programme.
Perfect for those who want to dedicate themselves to a programme of development, really get stuck in, build confidence in their writing abilities, learn from their peers and push ahead with their writing.
Cost: only £99 for the 12 week course
Dates: October 11th to December 20th 2021
Optional PAID extras:
-A mini-writing retreat one Sunday during the 12 weeks (10am-1pm) via Zoom. With writing prompts, support from peers and discussion. Only £10 for MumWrite members.
-Feedback from Nikki on 2 short poems or a 2k short story - £25
*In the workshops, we will cover: list poems, picture prompts, resilience tasks, collaborative writing, combined forms, breakout rooms and discussions, building on your writing with different development activities and editing techniques.
**Just want some online support?**
How about... THE SOCIAL LEVEL
-Access to a closed MumWrite Facebook group
-Share opportunities, submission information, give and receive peer feedback,
enjoy a community of other mums who write.
*This is an online forum. There are no workshops at this level.
Perfect for those who want to dip in and out, have some accountability, and find writing peers.
Cost: only £5 per month on a rolling basis
(cancel whenever you like)
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COMING JAN 2021 - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
GROW AS A WRITER COURSE
-Six workshops via Zoom (1.5 hours each) on Monday evenings (7:30pm GMT) every 2 weeks, beginning January 10th 2022. These sessions will be recorded.
-We cover: resilience, author values and marketing, submitting, writing in new ways, getting an agent and performance. There will also be breakouts and time to meet with your peers.
-Access to a closed MumWrite Facebook group.
-Facebook live prompts every other week that can be viewed at any time.
-A free set of resilience activities to complete in your own time.
-An email feedback group of 3-4 writers with guidance.
-Optional homework activities.
**You will be asked to produce several short stories or 10+ poems over the course, which could form part of a pamphlet.
Perfect for those who have a bit more writing experience and are ready to develop themselves, their brand and their skills as a writer. There may be some guest speakers alongside Nikki's professional guidance, offering her experience as an editor, author and facilitator. There will be lots of chances to do writing activities, have some accountability, review how you present yourself and your work, and develop as a writer.
Cost: only £99 for the 12 week course
Dates: January 10th to March 21st 2022
Optional PAID extras:
-A mini-writing retreat one Sunday during the 12 weeks (10am-1pm) via Zoom. With writing prompts, support from peers and discussion. Only £10 for MumWrite members.
-Feedback from Nikki on 2 short poems or a 2k short story - £25
Please note, GROW AS A WRITER begins in Jan 2022 but you can register your interest now via the button below and will get first priority booking.
NEED A SUBSIDISED PLACE?
*I hope to be able to offer some subsidised places on the MumWrite programme. If you would like a subsidised place on the programme, please fill in the expression of interest form and note this.
If you are able to support another writer, please also indicate this on the form.
*I hope to be able to offer some subsidised places on the MumWrite programme. If you would like a subsidised place on the programme, please fill in the expression of interest form and note this.
If you are able to support another writer, please also indicate this on the form.
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS SAY
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OUTCOMES
-Improved confidence, better wellbeing and time to be themselves.
-Confidence to call themselves a 'writer'!
-Some still meeting regularly for writing sessions and we've created a supportive community.
-Some published for the first time in the MumWrite anthology.
-Others have since developed collections/pamphlets for submission.
-Some have completed fiction projects and sent it on submission.
-Some are represented by agents/publishers.
-Some have since applied for funding for their own projects.
-Places MumWriters have been published:
Selcouth Station, Second Chance Lit, Perhappened, Lunate, Emerge Lit Journal, DREICH,
The Aesthetic Directory, streetcake, -algia, The Babel Tower Notice Board and more!
-Improved confidence, better wellbeing and time to be themselves.
-Confidence to call themselves a 'writer'!
-Some still meeting regularly for writing sessions and we've created a supportive community.
-Some published for the first time in the MumWrite anthology.
-Others have since developed collections/pamphlets for submission.
-Some have completed fiction projects and sent it on submission.
-Some are represented by agents/publishers.
-Some have since applied for funding for their own projects.
-Places MumWriters have been published:
Selcouth Station, Second Chance Lit, Perhappened, Lunate, Emerge Lit Journal, DREICH,
The Aesthetic Directory, streetcake, -algia, The Babel Tower Notice Board and more!
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR, NIKKI
Nikki is a mum of two children. She is the author of two novels, one of which is the winner of the Virginia Prize for fiction 2020. Nikki also has a chapbook and collection with Knives Forks and Spoons Press. Nikki's poems have been widely published online, in print and one was exhibited in the Blackpool Illuminations. Nikki co-edits streetcake magazine and runs the streetcake writing prize. She has run creative writing workshops for festivals and events, as well as acting as a visiting lecturer at Roehampton University. Nikki loves helping others to write and develop their work. She values the positive benefits writing brings to others in terms of confidence, wellbeing, self-care and happiness.
Nikki is a mum of two children. She is the author of two novels, one of which is the winner of the Virginia Prize for fiction 2020. Nikki also has a chapbook and collection with Knives Forks and Spoons Press. Nikki's poems have been widely published online, in print and one was exhibited in the Blackpool Illuminations. Nikki co-edits streetcake magazine and runs the streetcake writing prize. She has run creative writing workshops for festivals and events, as well as acting as a visiting lecturer at Roehampton University. Nikki loves helping others to write and develop their work. She values the positive benefits writing brings to others in terms of confidence, wellbeing, self-care and happiness.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Read the MumWrite FAQs
WANT TO SEE THE KIND OF THINGS WE MIGHT DO?
Try these FREE writing prompts
Read a sample of the 2020 anthology
Read the MumWrite FAQs
WANT TO SEE THE KIND OF THINGS WE MIGHT DO?
Try these FREE writing prompts
Read a sample of the 2020 anthology
What participants say about MumWrite...
"Where is my community?! Oh here it is!"
"I feel unblocked in my writing - when I hit a wall with something I've now got lots of different things I can try to make it work." "I had a poem of mine published as a result of the confidence I’ve gained from MumWrite to experiment more with my work. I’m submitting pieces I wouldn’t have even written before." "First MumWrite workshop tonight was amazing, lots of fun experimenting! Thank you to Nikki for great hosting and to all the other mums! Can’t wait for the next one now!" |
“MumWrite has provided me with a writing community. It's given me encouragement, support and motivation to think of myself as a writer who is also a mum." "I miss it already, and am grateful for the only Mum space I've ever felt comfortable in. " "It has eased some of the guilt I had been feeling about needing some time to do something for myself. I am now writing with more purpose, and I am inspired by the successes of others. " |
""Nikki's workshops provide a revitalising twist, to the usual writing tasks." |
"As a new writer, I feel supported and really encouraged by Nikki and the group!" |
"It's been a judgement free, supportive, safe space and that has been so incredibly meaningful and important to me." |
"It totally exceeded all my expectations - it's been invaluable." |
