Do you long to write more stylishly, productively, creatively, and joyfully? Step up to the WriteSPACE, a vibrant international writing community with members in 30+ countries.

• Supercharge your writing with exclusive resources and tools developed by acclaimed writing expert Dr. Helen Sword over three decades and used at hundreds of leading institutions around the world.

• Attend special events and workshops with invited global experts, or drop into our live online Writing Studio to work one-on-one with Dr. Sword and fellow writers.

• Receive discounts worth thousands of dollars off premium courses and retreats.

• Paid subscribers to Helen’s Word can deduct the cost of their Substack subscription from their WriteSPACE membership fee.

Membership benefits

• Weekly inspiration and guidance from bestselling author and international writing expert Dr. Helen Sword.

• Use our WriteSPACE Journey Planner to identify your writing roadblocks, fill up on your personal “rocket fuel,” and generate a customized roadmap for achieving your writing goals.

• Exclusive access to an online library stocked with premium writing resources and tools.

• Members-only events, workshops, and discounts.

• A live online Writing Studio with individual and small-group coaching (Studio membership only).

Meet your fellow members

Who is the WriteSPACE for?

The WriteSPACE welcomes writers in all genres and at any level of expertise.

Academics and PhD students

• Turn academic writing from a dreaded chore into an enjoyable challenge.

• Write more stylish and compelling books and articles.

• Connect with other research writers from across the globe.

Professional writers

• Stand out to customers and colleagues with assured, engaging writing.

• Learn practical tips and tricks to elevate your work.

• Transform staid commercial text into “wow factor” prose.

Writing enthusiasts

• Meet like-minded writers to share and improve your writing.

• Access professional-level workshops and resources.

• Make writing a daily habit that you look forward to.

Compare membership plans

WriteSPACE

($15/month or $150/year)

WriteSPACE membership includes the following benefits:

• Special Events and Workshops - A monthly series of live Zoom conversations and workshops with international writing experts, hosted by WriteSPACE founder Helen Sword.

• Community Writing - Monthly “show up and write” sessions where you can join fellow writers from around the world to work on your projects in a friendly, supportive setting.

• Writing Roadmap - A customized WriteSPACE Journey Planner and Itinerary created just for you based on your personal profile and writing goals. 

• Resource Library - An exclusive online library stocked with hundreds of workshop videos, downloadable articles, and colorful pomodoro timers to help you hone your wordcraft, power up your productivity, and find pleasure and purpose in writing. 

• The Wayfinder - A playful discovery tool inviting you to explore eight resource-rich “Roads to Writing” — Productivity, Structure, Style, Wordcraft, Community, Creativity, Pleasure, and Resilience — via interactive Discovery Paths, Reflection Pools, and Landmark Resources.

• Writing BASE Plus - A powerful diagnostic tool for broadening and deepening the behavioral, artisanal, social, and emotional foundations of your writing practice.

• Writer’s Diet Plus - A premium writing and editing tool that evaluates the verbal fitness of your prose and generates a personalized Action Plan for shaping up your sentences.

• Course Discounts - A 10% discount off the regular price of all Writing Catalyst courses. (Save up to $55 per course).

• Helen’s Word - A complimentary subscription to Helen’s paid newsletter on Substack (save $6/mo or $50/yr).

WriteSPACE Studio

($25/month or $250/year)

WriteSPACE Studio membership includes ALL WRITESPACE BENEFITS, plus:

• Live Masterclasses and Clinics - An all-access pass for themed Writing Masterclasses and intimate Writing Clinics scheduled throughout the year.

• Extra Course Discounts - A 20% discount off the price of all Writing Catalyst courses. (Save up to $110 per course).

• Retreat Discounts - A 10% discount off Helen’s flagship 3-day Stylish Writing Intensive (annual WriteSPACE Studio members only).