From anecdotal evidence to in-depth academic research, there's tons of material out there documenting the wellbeing benefits of creative writing.

Over and over again, it's been shown that creative writing can contribute to increased resilience, higher self-esteem, better moods, decreased stress and even improvement in issues with pain or sleep.



Intrigued but not sure where to start?

This workshop will feature exercises, tools and techniques you'll be able to use to support your emotional wellbeing – in the session and beyond.

 Led by a facilitator with a ton of knowledge, experience and empathy, you'll learn approaches to reflective and expressive writing; exploring memory, place and past experience; writing as a form of mindfulness; and writing as a form of escapism and play.


Whether you're already a writer, a secret bedroom scribbler, or haven't written since school but fancy giving it another go, you're more than welcome – this session aims to leave you feeling more resilient, creative and empowered, and all you need to bring is paper and pen.

What to expect



A skilled tutor and like-minded people keen to share their ideas develop new skills in a really friendly, creative environment. There’ll be a break for tea and cake from Saltaire’s famous Edward Street Bakery.

What to bring with you



A notebook and a pencil or pen.

Price includes refreshments.

Making the People Powered Press' workshop Covid-safe

Although we’re opening the People Powered Press at the very moment restrictions are being lifted nationwide, we’re making sure that the workshop is designed and equipped to keep you safe and comfortable now, and in the event of any future developments.

So here’s what's being to make the People Powered Press a safe, creative place.

• Staff will be tested for Covid twice a week.
• Workshops which can take place in our covered outdoor space will do so.
• The capacity of all workshops has been capped to ensure that social distancing is possible and comfortable in the studio and in the outdoor workshop space.
• The space will be well ventilated, using our in-built extraction system and windows when needed.
• We have sanitiser stations around the space and there are wipes for cleaning surfaces and shared equipment.
• Masks will be worn inside the building if and when official guidance indicates that they should.
• We will provide perspex workspace dividers if and when official guidance indicates that we should.

We’ll regularly review all these measures against the latest government guidance, and we hope that this will reassure you that you’re in a comfortable, safe environment, and that we’re taking your safety very seriously indeed.

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All proceeds from this workshop will be used to support the People Powered Press' work with community groups around the Bradford district, amplifying local voices and spreading words worth spreading.