Write with Purpose. Create Real Change.
A hands-on programme to explore your thinking and strengthen your writing.
Writing for Change is for people with something to say.
People balancing demands, supporting others or navigating what's next.
People who want their writing to have more impact in their job, creative work or community.
You’ll learn to shape your ideas and say what you mean — with more confidence.
Small group. Real focus. Eight weeks.
Just 15 places. Starts 25 January 2026.
Who it’s for:
Writing for Change is a good fit if you:
Work in a purpose-led organisation or community setting
Are juggling responsibility, care or complex demands
Are exploring a change in direction, personally or professionally
Want to reconnect with your creative thinking and voice
Often write for others but rarely for yourself
Need a structured and supportive space to develop your ideas
BUILT FOR BUSY PEOPLE
Eight weeks of live sessions with teaching, prompts and focused writing time. Structured to support you and flexible enough to fit around real life.
GAIN CONFIDENCE
THROUGH PRACTICE
Write each week, build momentum and learn by doing. No homework, no pressure — just tools and space to strengthen your thinking and your voice.
SUPPORT TO WRITE WELL
Write alongside others in a supportive, non-judgemental group. No sharing required. Build habits and feel more confident in how you communicate.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of the programme, you’ll have:
A writing rhythm that fits around real life
A steadier, more confident relationship with your voice
Clearer ideas, priorities or next steps
New writing drafts, sparks and messages to build on
Tools that support creative wellbeing and decision-making
Confidence to write and share without overthinking or burnout
How it works
This eight-week programme runs from 25 January to 24 March 2026,
with a break the week of 15 February for UK half-term.
Each week you’ll join a 75-minute live session on Zoom.
Every session includes:
Gentle grounding, short teaching and guided prompts
Guided writing time to put your ideas into words
Optional space to share or reflect
Follow-up slides and a short voice note to revisit in your anytime
Choose the time that fits your schedule:
Tuesdays, 8:30–9:45am (UK)
Sundays, 6:30–7:45pm (UK)
Why 75 minutes? Why live?
You don’t need more recorded content sitting in your inbox.
You need real time set aside to think, write and move forward with focus.
These aren’t webinars or lectures. They’re calm, guided sessions to help you build momentum and clarity.
No replays. It’s about showing up, not catching up.
WHAT’S INSIDE
LIVE SESSIONS
Weekly sessions with guided teaching, practical tools and space to write in real time.
EIGHT WEEKS
A short, focused programme designed to fit around work, life and shifting priorities.
FOUR MODULES
Structured topics to help you write with purpose and share ideas more effectively
1. Creative Writing for Wellbeing
Use writing as a steady, supportive tool
Reconnect with your voice and inner compass
Build a habit that supports calm and focus
2. Storytelling for Impact
Shape stories and ideas that connect
Develop messages for funders, teams or public audiences
Learn what helps writing land clearly
3. Thought Leadership without Burnout
Share your ideas without pressure or performance
Write publicly with purpose, clarity and integrity
Build quiet confidence in your voice and perspective
4. Writing for Climate Hope
Reflect on your personal response to climate change
Write about urgency with care and intention
Shape ideas that inspire thoughtful action or connection
Leave with tools, drafts and more confidence in how you communicate.
meet CLARE BARRY
Clare Barry
Writer, Educator, Partnerships Strategist
Hello! I’m a London-based writer and educator with over 20 years’ experience working at the intersection of creative health, education, social impact and community leadership.
My writing on mindfulness, creativity and wellbeing has appeared in Psychologies, Stylist, Women’s Health, Vanity Fair and books by Department Store for the Mind. I’ve also contributed to Teesside University’s Masters in Creative Writing and Wellbeing. Currently, I teach creative writing for adults at Mary Ward Centre and Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency.
Through Urban Curiosity, I’ve led strategic consultancy for Somers Town Community Association and delivered reflective writing and arts sessions for organisations including 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. I also serve as a Founding Board Member of Greenwich Giving.
YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
MATERIAL
New drafts, sparks and starting points to build on.
TRUST
Confidence in your voice and the value of your ideas.
HABIT
A writing rhythm that supports focus, calm and momentum.
What’s included
Everything is designed to be practical, gently paced and easy to fit around real life.
8 x 75-minute live workshops on Zoom
A small, carefully facilitated group (max 15 people)
Guided writing prompts, focused time to write and optional sharing
Slides and short voice note reflections after each session
Lifetime access to all materials
No homework, no replays — just dedicated space to show up and write
If you know this is for you, save your spot now.
Why now?
The world feels overwhelming, fast and uncertain.
Your ideas can get sidelined or stuck in your head.
This programme gives you calm, focus each week to write, think more clearly and grow confidence in what you want to say and how to say it.
You don’t need more time. You need space to use your voice and make it count.
Is this for me?
Yes, if you…
Write for work, activism or personal reflection
Want to feel more confident in your voice
Are navigating burnout, change or uncertainty
Have ideas but struggle to get them onto the page
Need structured writing time — without needing to be “a writer”
Crave calm support, not more content or pressure
Maybe not right now if you…
Need intensive 1:1 editing or feedback
Want a technical or academic writing course
Prefer to work solo
Can’t attend live sessions
JOIN THE PROGRAMME
There are just 15 places in each group. Choose your session time at checkout.
Join the Live Programme (Best Value)
£295 one-time payment
Total: £295
Spread the Cost:
Payment Plan
3 payments of £105
Total: £315
The live programme gives you structure, shared momentum and support.
The self-paced version is also available to purchase now. You’ll receive the materials weekly, after each live session.
Need to wait until payday? Get in touch and we’ll make a plan.
Write more. Worry less. Join the live programme today.
faqs
Do I have to share my writing?
Not at all. This is for anyone who wants to think more clearly, communicate with impact or reconnect with creativity. You’re welcome to keep your writing private. Sharing is always optional. You’ll never be put on the spot.
How do the sessions work?
Live sessions take place weekly on Zoom in a small, supportive group. Each one includes short teaching, guided prompts and focused writing time. If you miss a session, you’ll still receive the materials, slides and a short voice note (with transcript) to use in your own time.
Are sessions recorded?
No. This is about showing up in real time. You’ll receive follow-up materials each week to revisit when it suits you.
Live and self-paced?
The live version includes weekly Zoom calls with a small group. The self-paced version gives you the same materials to explore on your own, with no sessions.
Is the programme accessible?
Yes. Captions, slides, transcripts and voice notes are included each week. Sessions are calm, flexible and low-pressure. There is no requirement to speak or share. If you have access needs, feel free to get in touch.
Do you offer payment plans or bursaries?
Yes. You can choose to pay in instalments at checkout. If you need to wait until payday, just send me an email and I’ll hold your place. A small number of reduced-fee or funded places are also available. If cost is a barrier, get in touch and we can work something out.
What kind of writing?
All kinds. This is about using writing as a tool, whether for clarity, communication, creativity or change.
For Teams and Organisations
If you're an organisation looking to support staff wellbeing, reflection or purpose-led communication, Writing for Change is a programme that can be delivered as a tailored session, in person or online.
It’s ideal for team away days, leadership development or comms strategy work.
Get in touch if you’d like to explore what that could look like.