The online writing workshops are for you if you are :

  • following a dream; 

  • struggling to abandon an inner critic;

  • writing a memoir, or want to write a memoir;

  • writing fiction;

  • unsure of where to begin, but you have an idea for a story;

  • needing an extra push on a book you have started;

  • looking for a safe, and supportive space to write;

  • interested to learn about submitting a manuscript and getting a book published;

  • needing help to motivate yourself; and

  • ready for an awfully big adventure.

 What we will cover in the workshops:

  • You will write a looot!

  • Discover the heart of your book. 

  • Learn about character exploration and development.

  • Work on plot development.

  • Connect with a community of writers.

  • Set up writing rituals and develop healthy writing habits.

  • We will work with photographs, music, and memories.

The workshops are 4 hours long and held online via Zoom, over a Saturday morning or afternoon.

INVESTMENT GUIDE

The investment for the workshop is scaled to the local currencies for US, UK, and SA. Costs have been kept low to accommodate our beloved South African authors. Deposit/Payment secures your place. We do not have the ability to refund deposits. Please send your proof of payment to stanfordwriters@gmail.com.

OPTION 1 DOING OK (places on option one are limited, so it is essential that payment is made timeously.)

USD $45 | GBP ₤40 | ZAR R600 

Life has taken me down the rabbit hole but I am managing. (LIMITED SEATS)

OPTION 2 GOOD PLACE

USD $55 | GBP €55 | ZAR R750

I am in a good place and willing to invest in myself.

OPTION 3 ENTHUSIAST

USD $75 | GBP €75 | ZAR R950

This includes one structural mentoring session with Rahla pre- or post-workshop. Once your payment is confirmed you can book your session with Rahla directly.

You also have the opportunity to pay it forward and gift a workshop to someone who is unable to pay.

DISCOUNTS

Bring a friend and get a 5% discount on your chosen option.

Bring two friends and get a 10% discount on your chosen option.

PAYMENT DETAILS

REFERENCE: Your name and your payment option number 

e.g. AN OTHER OPT 2

US: PayPal.Me/rahlax or VENMO to rahlax@gmail.com

 UK: PayPal.Me/rahlax

SA: EFT/DEPOSIT

J A XENOPOULOS

NEDBANK

A/C 1977022464

Current

CODE 198765

CONTACT: If you need assistance, please direct any questions and comments to stanfordwriters@gmail.com. 

 

Since 2003, the Westport Writers' Workshop has been offering workshops for every level of writer, from novice to published! Their writing workshops are designed to encourage, inspire, and spark your imagination. 

The Westport Writers’ Workshop is an independent literary arts centre that offers enriching, supportive creative writing classes, as well as literary readings to the local  public. They also provide free writing workshops to underserved populations in their own communities.

I have been working with the Westport Writers’ Workshop since 2019, to find out more about my upcoming workshops, visit my instructor page.