Events Diary: Summer & beyond
For Your Creative Pleasure: Events Diary July 2025
Let’s run away to the countryside together, well for two days at least.
We’re off to Hay-on-Wye in early August, for a creative retreat, and you’re invited.
There’s so much to look forward to. I’m also including details of our next Write The Book cohort in this newsletter aaaaand my next in-person creative workshop at Bird & Blend too. Like I said SO MUCH to look forward to (and get involved with).
Events for Creative People
Thurs 7 & Fri 8 August (2 days)
A Writing Retreat For Creative People
Ooh this is going to be SO GOOD! We’ll move around beautiful and exciting locations in the heart of Hay-on-Wye , meeting inspiring experts and enriching our experience as authors / authors-to-be.
Guests include:
Helena Attlee
Catherine Barr
Billie Charity
Jack Strange
We’ll immerse ourselves in the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye and there’ll be some additional treats such as dance and yoga. This is your chance to meet authors and booksellers in-person. Write, browse the magical bookshops, and enjoy exclusive after-hours bookshop drinks, a long-table meal and much more.
There’s also going to be the chance to have your professional headshot taken by the amazing photographer Billie Charity at a very special price. Contact Billie directly to book that, or drop me an email and I can give you her details.
It’s £200 per day, and there are special discounts available on request, just ask and I’ll be very pleased to help if I can, let me know what you need.
Your 2-day retreat includes:
bookshop visits and talks
writing hours
group coaching, dance & yoga (optional)
delicious food and special experiences
evening meal (Thursday)
This retreat is suitable for anyone who loves reading and has a writing project they’d like to explore. I’ve invited some amazing authors to spend time having informal Q & As with us (and they agreed, so that’s lovely).
*price excludes travel & accommodation, please talk to us about payment plans and offers.
Booking terms: Please note there are no refunds on these retreats and workshops, however, you can transfer your place to a friend if you’re unable to make it.
Write The Book, September cohort
*bookings now open*
Begins: Thursday 25th September at 18.30
A 12-month membership programme for authors-to-be
(booking is now open)
Price: £360, or 12 x interest-free instalments of £30
Start Date: Thursday, 25 September, 2025
Sessions: Monthly, for 11 months (no session in August)
Featuring:
Group Zoom sessions
Regular email updates
Expert Q & As
Write The Book September 2025 - 2026
Write The Book is a year-long coaching and mentoring programme for authors-to-be. Run by Helen Jane Campbell – who’s a coach for creative people (that’s me!)
Each session includes an expert Q & A with a published author or other industry expert (such as an agent, publisher, editor or similar).
The programme is run in a relaxed, friendly style and members can access recordings of the Q & As if they miss a session. There’s also an optional buddy system, offering you the chance to pair up with another member of the programme, for feedback and mutual cheerleading.
At only £30 per month, this is an affordable way to access expert coaching and mentoring, plus you get to enjoy the community of other authors-to-be.
Whether you’re looking to self-publish, go down a more traditional route or simply get into a writing habit, we’re here for you.
Here’s what clients say about Write The Book:
“For years, I had an idea for my book but struggled to complete it. Writing my autobiographical work was emotionally draining, and the process felt isolating as I dedicated evenings and weekends to the project.
“Helen's Write The Book programme transformed this journey. It connected me with fellow writers facing similar challenges, creating a supportive community where we could:
Share our struggles openly
Celebrate our victories together
Provide mutual encouragement
“The monthly check-ins became a highlight, offering both accountability and inspiration. During the program, I successfully published "Succeeding As A Young Entrepreneur: Lessons In Life and Business" – a milestone we celebrated as a group.
“Beyond community, the program delivered exceptional value through access to industry experts and agents. This insider knowledge proved invaluable, essentially providing a comprehensive crash course in writing and publishing.”
Harvey Morton, author of Succeeding As A Young Entrepreneur, Business Expert Press
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“I thoroughly enjoy the Write The Book sessions and learn so much. It’s not just about writing, but also about motivation, reading suggestions, tips on how to find your inspiration and get your ideas down. It’s about being part of a supportive group, whatever your goals or stage in your writing journey. The speakers are truly inspirational and so open to sharing their knowledge.”
C
The final event I want to let you know about is a vision-boarding workshop at Bird & Blend. It won’t be until October but I’ve had quite a few enquiries, so do put Wed 8 Oct in your calendars (evening) and email me if you’d like to be on the waitlist for that. I’ll make that workshop bookable soon…
Have a super day today and remember to let me know if you want ‘in’ to any of these events, because I’d enjoy seeing you soon.
Big love!
H
helen@coachingbyhelen.com
www.forcreativepeople.com
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