Writing Shouldn't Feel Like Pulling Teeth
We started because someone needed to make creative writing less intimidating.
Back in 2019, I was teaching weekend workshops in a cramped Mykolaiv community center. The room smelled like old books and instant coffee. People would show up nervous, clutching notebooks they'd never written in.
Most courses back then felt overwhelming. Thick theory books. Complex exercises that made zero sense. Students left feeling worse than when they arrived.
So we changed things. Started with simple prompts. Five-minute exercises. Real feedback from actual humans who remembered what being stuck felt like.
How We Actually Teach
Three principles that make our workshops different from what you've tried before
Start Small
Write First, Perfect Later
Your first draft won't be brilliant. That's completely normal. We focus on getting words down without the pressure of immediate perfection. Editing comes weeks later when you've got distance.
Real Feedback
Honest But Kind
Nobody learns from vague praise or harsh criticism. Our instructors point out what's working and suggest specific ways to strengthen what isn't. You'll know exactly what to improve.
Consistent Practice
Weekly Momentum
Writing muscle builds through regular use. Short sessions throughout the week beat marathon cramming sessions. Our structure keeps you moving forward without burning out.
What Changed
From Local Workshops to Online Community
Those early Saturday sessions grew. People brought friends. We moved to a bigger space near the river. Then 2020 happened and everything went online.
Honestly? Going digital improved things. Students from smaller cities joined. People with day jobs could attend evening sessions. Recordings meant catching up when life got busy.
We kept what worked from in-person teaching — the small groups, the immediate feedback, the sense that everyone's figuring this out together. Just delivered differently.
Now we're running courses that help hundreds of beginners find their voice. Some go on to publish. Most just enjoy expressing themselves better. Both outcomes matter equally to us.
Your Path Through Our Program
Each phase builds naturally on the previous one. No rushing. No skipping ahead. Just steady progress through material that actually makes sense.
Foundation Exercises
Simple daily prompts that take ten minutes. Focus on getting comfortable putting thoughts into words without judgment. Build the habit before worrying about quality.
Structured Techniques
Learn specific approaches for dialogue, description, character development. Practice each skill in isolation before combining them. Clear examples show what good looks like.
Complete Pieces
Apply everything to finish actual stories. Get detailed feedback from instructors and peers. Revise based on specific suggestions. See tangible improvement in your work.
Independent Projects
Choose your own direction with ongoing support available. Some students start blogs. Others work on longer manuscripts. We're here when you need guidance.