About this session
Start with a blank page. Leave with something that did not exist an hour ago.
Creative Writing is a hands-on session where participants turn observations, images, characters and unexpected prompts into original stories and scenes.
The facilitator introduces a few practical tools, such as specificity, point of view and sensory detail, and everyone uses them straight away. Sharing is always optional.
What your people take away
- Generate story ideas quickly from prompts and observations
- Write in focused bursts and experiment freely
- Try point of view, character and sensory detail
- Revise your piece with simple, practical techniques
Shared with you
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Get words on the pageA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Get words on the page: write before you overthink, turn observation into material and change the point of view.
- Write before you overthink
- Turn observation into material
- Change the point of view
Covers Get words on the page, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Get words on the pageParticipants warm up with timed prompts, observation and point of view.
- Get words on the page
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Get words on the page.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — The main writing challengeBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also write an original piece in a chosen focus.
- Get words on the page
- The main writing challenge
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Get words on the page and The main writing challenge.
3 hours
3 Hours — Second draftBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also step away, rewrite with intention and try reader response.
- Get words on the page
- The main writing challenge
- Second draft
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Get words on the page, The main writing challenge and Second draft.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of Creative WritingAll four parts in more depth, with longer writing time, a collaborative story lab and an optional reading room.
- Get words on the page
- The main writing challenge
- Second draft
- Keep writing
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Get words on the page
Every length- Write before you overthinkA short timed prompt gets everyone writing straight away.
- Turn observation into materialParticipants use a simple observation challenge to collect details.
- Change the point of viewThe group experiments with telling the same moment from different perspectives.
The main writing challenge
90 minutes and longer- Choose a focusThe session follows a focus such as flash fiction, character and dialogue, sensory writing or worldbuilding.
- Focused writing timeParticipants develop one idea into an original piece.
- Optional story tablePeople can share a sentence or favorite detail, or keep their writing private.
Second draft
3 hours and longer- Step awayParticipants pause before rereading their work.
- Rewrite with intentionEach person makes one or two meaningful changes.
- Reader responsePartners can swap a short section and respond using simple prompts.
Keep writing
Full day only- Build the toolkitIn longer sessions, the facilitator adds tension, desire and structure to the toolkit.
- Collaborative story labSmall groups can build a story together.
- Next story seedEveryone leaves with an idea bank and prompts to keep writing.
Tools and materials
- Writing prompts and exercise cards
- Writing sheets
- Creative-writing technique reference
- Take-away prompt sheet
Who it’s for
- Team socials and wellbeing days
- Creative workplace events
- Remote and hybrid teams
- Team off-sites
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Creative Writing
How long is Creative Writing?
Creative Writing runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Get words on the page: write before you overthink, turn observation into material and change the point of view. A 60-minute session covers Get words on the page in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds The main writing challenge. A 3-hour session adds Second draft. A full-day session adds Keep writing.
Can Creative Writing be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Creative Writing?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Creative Writing to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.