WRITING & MENTORSHIP COURSES and EVENTS
We have a range of writing courses and events at The Writing Room, led by experienced authors and mentors, including Sarah Bullen. Our courses are designed to help you hone your craft, whether you're a novice or a seasoned writer. Join us for practical, inspiring, and transformative sessions that will guide you through the writing process and bring your stories to life.
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Ma. 13 Jan.Zoom and in person meetings13 Jan. 2025 19:00 – 23:00Zoom and in person meetingsWe start our 2025 Author Mentorship on 13 January. You will have your book by the year-end if you stick to it.
Vr. 17 Jan.Randburg17 Jan. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTRandburg, Barry Hertzog Ave, Emmarentia, Randburg, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to tell their own story or write a non-fiction book. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, working through your personal and writing blocks, finding ways to access your memories and plan your story.
Sa. 18 Jan.Randburg18 Jan. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTRandburg, Barry Hertzog Ave, Emmarentia, Randburg, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to write a novel. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, and a firm way to draft and plan your story.
Sa. 01 Feb.Zoom01 Feb. 2025 11:00 – 02 Mrt. 2025 15:00ZoomJoin us on a madcap literary adventure! This is virtual event is a month of writing magic. The challenge? Write and finish a project - either 20,000 words, 52 social media posts or your project.- Vr. 21 Feb.Cape Town21 Feb. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTCape Town, 3 Tiverton Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to write a novel. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, and a firm way to draft and plan your story.
Ma. 24 Feb.Cape Town24 Feb. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTCape Town, 3 Tiverton Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to tell their own story or write a non-fiction book. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, working through your personal and writing blocks, finding ways to access your memories and plan your story.
Di. 11 Mrt.iKhaya Lodge and Conference Centre11 Mrt. 2025 14:00 – 16 Mrt. 2025 18:00iKhaya Lodge and Conference Centre, Dunkley Square, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South AfricaJoin us for a five night writing immersion in the heart of Cape Town in South Africa for a midsummer adventure.
Vr. 04 Apr.Randburg04 Apr. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTRandburg, Barry Hertzog Ave, Emmarentia, Randburg, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to tell their own story or write a non-fiction book. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, working through your personal and writing blocks, finding ways to access your memories and plan your story.- Sa. 05 Apr.Randburg05 Apr. 2025 09:00 – 16:00 SASTRandburg, Barry Hertzog Ave, Emmarentia, Randburg, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to write a novel. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, and a firm way to draft and plan your story.
Sa. 01 Nov.Barrydale01 Nov. 2025 14:00 – 05 Nov. 2025 18:00Barrydale, 30 Van Riebeeck St, Barrydale, 6750, South AfricaWe are gathering in the vast and empty land at in a magical of landscapes for a week-long retreat in midsummer in South Africa to write.
Ma. 04 Nov.Cape Town04 Nov. 2024 09:00 SAST – 07 Nov. 2024 13:00 SASTCape Town, 3 Tiverton Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801, South AfricaThis is a structured writing workshop for writers of all levels who want to tell their own story or write a non-fiction. Expect a combination of technical writing techniques, working through your personal and writing blocks, finding ways to access your memories and plan your story.
Di. 01 Okt.We meet in person and on Zoom01 Okt. 2024 19:00We meet in person and on ZoomThis is for authors who want to work very deeply on a book over a longer period. We have a FOUR MONTH mentoring option starting 1 October. This is a clear and structured writing process that will get you to create, plan, write and COMPLETE your first draft of your book.
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Author, Literary Agent, Speaker & Writing Mentor
Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author and writing coach, leading international writing retreats and adventures in Europe and Africa. Sarah had a life-altering near-death experience herself where she was in a coma for three weeks. Her story has become a book Love & Above: A journey into shamanism, coma and joy. She is a former financial and magazine journalist writing for titles such as Marie Claire, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan and Psychologies UK. Her latest book The Other Side: Journeys into Mysticism, Magic and Near Death gathers riveting and radical stories of people from Africa, who have crossed to the ‘other side’ or those who can contact it.
Her range of books include:
