A Space to Write
Free weekly online co-writing sessions to help you gain calm, clarity, focus and fresh perspective in the company of others.
Mondays, 1–2pm (UK time) | Online via Zoom | Free
Pause, write and reflect
This free, weekly, co-writing hour is for creatives, leaders, and practitioners across arts, culture, health, and education who want to carve out dedicated space to write and reflect.
It offers a regular pocket of calm space in which you can step back from the busyness, gain clarity and perspective, returning to your day and week feeling more grounded and focused.
Why this matters
Do you often feel swamped or pulled in a hundred different directions?
Are you craving time to pause and take stock – or simply want an hour without interruptions to get your thoughts on paper?
In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Making time for reflective writing helps you regain perspective, tune in to your own needs, and find the clarity and ease you need to move forward.
Many people are surprised by how much they get done, or how much perspective they gain, in the gentle structure of an hour collectively held with care.
“The idea of care and creativity, and the invitation to make a calm, safe space for yourself, your writing, and reflection was a radical offer. I learned so much from this process.”
Helen Cole, CEO/Artistic Director, In Between Time
In just one focused hour, you will:
Arrive with others for a brief welcome and grounding exercise.
Spend most of the hour writing quietly alongside others on whatever matters to you.
Optionally respond to a simple reflective writing prompt provided by me if you prefer.
Close with a short transition activity to help you carry the calm and clarity into the rest of your day
There’s no pressure to share what you write – this is your time.
Practical Details
Mondays, 1–2pm UK time (Check your local time here)
When
Online via Zoom
Where
Free
Cost
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How to join
This is for you if:
You want dedicated time to pause, reflect, and write.
You’re feeling busy, stuck, or scattered, and want more calm and focus.
You want a supportive, no-pressure space to think and write alongside others.
You want to make reflective writing a regular habit.
This is not for you if:
You’re looking for writing critique or feedback – this isn’t a teaching space.
You prefer a highly structured workshop – this hour is flexible and self-directed.
You don’t enjoy reflective, creative, or independent writing.
“I really enjoyed the session this week; I was so struck by how different my heart felt from the start to the end of the session - it really changed the course of my day. I feel incredibly lucky and safe and supported to have these sessions; thank you so much.”
Donna Baber, Fresh Arts Manager, North Bristol NHS Trust
What session participants have said
"Thanks for the valuable opportunity to listen to myself and my needs in the quiet company of others."
Previous participant
“It's been a really great opportunity to untangle the everything in my head and make some sense of things.”
Previous participants
“These sessions feel like an act of creative rebellion - to take time to play on a Monday. They affect my risk taking and creative thinking for the rest of the week. I’ve really noticed a difference since attending.”
Previous participant
Hello, I’m Jane Willis
I help people navigate complexity and change with clarity, courage and integrity through coaching, reflective writing and leadership programmes.
By creating structured, creative spaces for people to think deeply, I support them to hear themselves clearly and turn experience into insight, learning and action. My work develops individuals, supports leaders and strengthens teams.