ELECTRIC WRITING
A reflective writing practice for creativity, momentum and space to think.
Most of us spend a lot of time editing ourselves before we’ve even begun.
We overthink the sentence.
Second-guess the idea.
Try to shape everything into something polished before it has had chance to breathe.
Electric Writing is a guided writing practice for moving beyond overthinking, reconnect with your creativity and hear your own thoughts more clearly.
Small group. Six weeks. Starts w/c 1 June 2026.
Why people join
People come to Electric Writing for:
time to write and think
a steadier creative rhythm
accountability without pressure
support returning to creative work
a calmer, less self-critical relationship with writing
fresh perspective and new ideas
Participants often leave with renewed energy, unexpected insights and pages of material they can return to and develop further.
You do not need to be a writer. Just curious and willing to show up.
The Method
It began more than ten years ago while Clare Barry was recovering from back surgery. Most mornings, she’d buy a flat white from Electric Coffee Co. in Ealing Broadway, open whatever book happened to be in her bag and write continuously by hand until the cup was empty.
No editing. No deleting. No trying to sound clever.
Just momentum, curiosity and a pen moving across the page.
Over time, patterns started to emerge. Creative sparks appeared unexpectedly. Decisions became easier. The practice became less about “writing” and more about creating enough space to hear herself think.
Today, Electric Writing is a reflective and creative thinking practice for people navigating demanding work, transition or creative fatigue.
Some people use the sessions to think about leadership, work or a project they care about. Others bring creative work they want to return to with more consistency and less pressure.
The practice can hold both.
HOW IT WORKS
SMALL GROUP SIZE
A calm, consistent space with a maximum of 10 participants.
OPTIONAL SHARING
Gentle reflection, no critique and space to think without interruption.
GUIDED PROMPTS
Poems, images, articles and creative provocations to spark ideas and reflection.
WRITING BY HAND
Fast, focused writing designed to bypass overthinking and build momentum.
Each week, Clare introduces a carefully chosen prompt — perhaps a poem, newspaper article, excerpt from a novel or creative question — designed to loosen the grip of overthinking and get words moving on the page.
From there, the group moves through two rounds of fast, focused writing by hand. The aim is not to write perfectly, but to stay in motion long enough for something honest, surprising or useful to emerge.
Over six weeks, we’ll meet on Zoom in a small, consistent group for 60-minute sessions.
Each session includes:
guided prompts
two rounds of focused writing
short reflections after each round
optional sharing
space to notice patterns, ideas and new connections
There is no critique and no pressure to share your writing.
Sessions are live and unrecorded to protect confidentiality, encourage presence and support a more thoughtful shared experience.
MEET CLARE BARRY
Clare Barry
Writer, partnerships strategist, facilitator
I’m a London-based practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience working across creative health, education, social impact and community leadership.
My essays on mindfulness, creativity and wellbeing have appeared in Psychologies, Stylist, Women’s Health and Vanity Fair, as well as books by Department Store for the Mind. I’ve also contributed to Teesside University’s MA in Creative Writing and Wellbeing and currently teach creative writing with Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency.
Through Urban Curiosity, I lead strategic consultancy for organisations including Somers Town Community Association and delivered reflective writing and arts sessions for Holborn Community Association, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Camden Council.
Alongside this, I’ve raised millions in funding and built corporate and philanthropic partnerships at London Business School, the London School of Economics and East End Community Foundation.
Who IT’S For
CHANGEMAKERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
For people leading teams, projects or communities who want space to think beyond meetings, deadlines and constant decision-making.
CREATIVE & CURIOUS MINDS
For writers, artists and creative thinkers looking to reconnect with ideas, experimentation and a more sustainable creative rhythm.
PEOPLE NAVIGATING TRANSITION OR
CREATIVE FATIGUE
For anyone feeling stuck, mentally cluttered or disconnected from their own voice, perspective or sense of direction.
The Details
Electric Writing is a six-week small-group programme combining guided prompts, focused writing and reflective practice.
6 live online sessions (60 minutes)
maximum 10 participants
optional sharing and reflection
guided prompts and creative provocations
Choose your session:
Fridays, 12–1pm
5 June – 31 July 2026
Sundays, 6–7pm
7 June – 26 July 2026
Early booking bonus
Receive two additional sessions included in early booking.
Friday bonus sessions: 22 + 29 May
Sunday bonus sessions: 24 + 31 May
Book by 8pm on Friday 15 May to experiment with the method, meet the group and begin building momentum early.
READY TO JOIN?
Join a small group for focused writing, fresh perspective and space to think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a writer?
Not at all. The practice is for anyone wanting more space to think, reflect and reconnect with creativity.
Do I have to share my writing?
No. Sharing is always optional. Some people share, others prefer to listen and reflect.
Why do we write by hand?
Writing by hand helps many people slow down, stay present and move beyond the urge to constantly edit themselves.
What kind of writing will I be doing?
Anything from reflective notes and work ideas to poems, essays, newsletters or creative projects.
What are the exact session dates?
Fridays: 5, 12, 26 June and 10, 24, 31 July
Sundays: 7, 14, 28 June and 5, 12, 26 July
What if I miss a session?
That’s absolutely fine. The practice is designed to encourage habit-building without adding pressure.
Will the sessions be recorded?
No. The sessions are intentionally live and unrecorded to support confidentiality, presence and gentle accountability within the group.
Is this connected to Writing for Change?
Yes. Electric Writing is also one of the core practices inside the Writing for Change programme.
Do you offer bursaries or payment plans?
A small number of bursary places and payment plans are available. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch.
What is your refund policy?
If the programme doesn’t feel like the right fit after the first session, you’re welcome to request a refund minus an admin fee.