THIS I KNOW:
a micro-memoir coursE

Daily Emails · Weekly Creative Check-in · Your own tiny book

A photograph. A place you used to live. Something your mum said. The ordinary moment when things changed.

This I Know is a 30-day online course to help you write a micro-memoir about a part of your life.

Not your whole life story. Just a chapter, a season or a story worth remembering.

15 minutes of writing a day. Short emails. Personal support from me.

And at the end? Your own tiny handmade book.

Something to keep for yourself. Or give to someone you love.

We start on 16 November. Will you join us?

JOIN NOW · £150

  • "You have such a talent for creating a safe, non-judgmental, creative space that allows people to be creative, vulnerable, curious and brave enough to share."

    HC, Public Sector Professional

  • "As a contributor to our online MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing course, Clare shared her many years of practical expertise in this area with warmth, kindness and openness. Students benefitted immensely from her knowledge of facilitation and thoughtful reflections on being a writer in the world."

    Dr Megan C. Hayes, Lecturer
    Teesside University

  • “Money well spent. This will clear space to do the writing you have been putting off forever. A real gem!”

    Jackee Holder, Executive Leadership Coach & Writer

  • "
Terrific! Clare has a wonderful engaging presence. She is very welcoming, of gentle disposition and put everyone at ease very quickly."

    FM, Charity CEO

This I Know might be for you if:

  • There's a part of your life you'd like to explore through writing.

  • You have stories, photos or memories you'd love to gather together.

  • Writing a whole book feels like too much, but a tiny book feels possible.

  • You'd like a little encouragement to get started.

  • You want to make something personal to keep or give away.

HOW IT WORKS

PERSONAL FEEDBACK

Thoughtful feedback to help you develop your writing, explore ideas and find your way forward.

YOUR OWN TINY BOOK

A simple template and instructions to print using an ordinary printer or high-street photocopier.

30 SHORT EMAILS

Simple exercises and creative prompts to help you gather and shape your stories.

CREATIVE CHECK-INs

Optional 60-minute Zoom sessions to ask questions, get unstuck, write and connect with others.

A little support along the way

Feeling stuck? Need motivation? Want to share a few lines or explore an idea?

I'm here to help you keep going. Drop me an email or short voice note and I’ll help you move forward with your micro-memoir.

Every Thursday, we’ll meet for a 60-minute creative check-in.

Share what's emerging, explore an idea with the group, ask questions or try a short writing experiment.

Come along, listen or join in. It's entirely up to you.

You can share as much or as little as feels right for you.

MEET CLARE BARRY

Clare Barry
Writer and creative health practitioner

I'm a London-based practitioner with more than 30 years' experience across creative health, education and social impact. Alongside Urban Curiosity, I work in community development and volunteering in the hospice sector, where I'm reminded of the importance of human connection, listening and the stories we carry.

My writing on mindfulness, creativity and wellbeing has appeared in Psychologies, Stylist, Women's Health and Vanity Fair, as well as books by Department Store for the Mind. I've contributed to Teesside University's MA in Creative Writing and Wellbeing and currently teach creative writing with Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency.

I've delivered reflective writing and arts sessions for Holborn Community Association, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Camden Council and Somers Town Community Association. Earlier in my career, I raised millions in funding and built corporate and philanthropic partnerships at London Business School, the London School of Economics and East End Community Foundation.

This I know: our time, energy and attention are precious resources. How do you spend yours?

YOUR STORIES MATTER

FIND THE EXTRAORDINARY
IN THE ORDINARY

A wartime childhood. A familiar place. The things that make us laugh. Sometimes the smallest details hold the stories we want to remember.

MAKING SENSE OF OUR LIVES

Our stories help us connect the dots, make sense of who we are and see familiar experiences in a new light. Writing them down gives us a chance to pause, reflect and discover what we might have overlooked.

SHARE WHAT MATTERS

An obituary tells us what someone achieved. A eulogy tells us how they lived. Our stories can help us understand each other, pass on wisdom and leave something personal with the people we love.

Join This I Know

A 30-Day Micro-Memoir Course: 16 Nov - 18 Dec

Your place includes:

  • 30 short daily emails.

  • A creative invitation each day.

  • Weekly group creative check-in with Clare.

  • Opportunities for personal feedback by email or voicemail.

  • Simple instructions on printing your own micro-memoir.

  • A guided creative journey to help you collect your own stories.

Allow around 15 minutes a day for writing, with the freedom to spend a little longer when an idea takes you somewhere unexpected.

Over 30 days, you'll collect your words, explore the stories you want to remember and bring them together in a tiny book of your own.

Something to keep. Something to share. Something that says: This I Know.

Ready to begin?

Join me for This I Know, starting 16 November.

JOIN NOW · £150

  • "Being a part of your writing group has helped me more than you’ll ever know. Getting back in touch with my creativity and feeling more grounded than ever has been truly transformative for me."

    HC, Public Sector Professional

  • "Clare is an excellent communicator with creative ideas aplenty to stimulate our progress. Her manner is warm and welcoming."

    Deborah O’Neill, Retired Professional

  • “
I feel like the curtain has been pulled back in so many ways. Thank you for creating such a generous and warm welcoming space for us all.”

    Philippa, Charity Professional

  • "Clare was fantastic. Huge positive energy and lots of thought into the topics provided."

    Catherine Doyle, Third Sector Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time will I need?

The daily prompts are designed for around 15 minutes of writing. You can spend longer if you wish, but there's no expectation to produce a polished piece every day. If you miss a day you can pick up whenever you can.

Can I send Clare questions or writing?

Yes. Throughout the course, you're welcome to send questions, drafts, snippets of writing or moments when you feel stuck.

What kind of feedback will I receive?

I'll help you notice what's interesting in your writing, explore an idea and find a way forward.

Is this a therapeutic writing course?

This I Know offers space to explore memories and experiences through writing, but it isn't therapy or a substitute for therapeutic support.

What if I can't attend the weekly group check-in?

A short 2-pager with notes will be shared afterwards. No recording in order to support confidentiality and presence within the group.


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 course doesn’t feel like the right fit after the first three emails, you’re welcome to request a refund minus an admin fee.