Welcome, fellow writer!

 

I’m Helen Sword, and it’s an honor and a joy to introduce you to my website — a labor of love devoted to the art and craft of pleasurable, productive writing. If you aspire to write more stylishly, creatively, prolifically, and with greater delight, you’ll find a treasure trove of inspiring resources on these pages.

Take my “What’s Your Writing Roadblock?” quiz and discover your own personal roadmap to pleasurable writing — or jump straight in and start exploring.

 
Helen Sword and her bichon frise Freddie

Helen Sword with Freddie

 

Step into the WriteSPACE

a global community

Join fellow writers from 30+ countries in our vibrant membership community.

Enroll in a course or retreat

for individuals

Sign up for a virtual short course, stylish writing intensive, or in-person retreat.

Book a workshop or event

for institutions

Invite me to give a presentation, facilitate a workshop, or run a writing retreat at your university or workplace.

Try out some new tools

for all writers

Explore an array of innovative writing resources and tools for writers at all levels.


 

Image credits:
Banner murals by anonymous artists, Valparaiso, Chile
Photo of Helen Sword and Freddie by Billy Wong