Access Narrative provides online and in-person writing groups and workshops. Session are facilitated or led by Ennis Welbourne. Find upcoming events on the listing page.
Parallel Writing Club
Online | Two Fridays a month, 11am–1pm | Free or £3 | Sessions started on May 8th 2026 and are ongoing
Parallel Writing Club is a twice monthly online body doubling space for writers and creatives. Our two hour sessions take place over Zoom and are led by Ennis Welbourne. Tickets.
Writers’ Circle
Online | Wednesdays 6–7:30pm | £149 | Upcoming: 13th Jan – 24th Mar 2027 | Past Listings: July2026
These sessions combine some of the most-loved prompts from the Writing the Self programmes with Parallel Writing Club’s body doubling and facilitated whole group discussion. We hope you’ll leave with tools to support a regular creative practice, make meaningful progress on your personal projects, and form lasting connections with other writers. Co-led by Ennis and Katie.
“I have very much enjoyed the process of engaging with the tasks and meeting fellow writers – it has felt a very positive community. I am looking to book on future courses.”
Writing the Self Foundation Programme
Online | Wednesdays 6-8pm | £289 / £189 | Upcoming: 7th Oct – 25th Nov 2026, and 7th Apr – 26th May 2027 | Past Listings: March2026, Feb2025, Feb2024, Feb2023, Feb2022.
Using a trauma-informed writing methodology, the Writing the Self programme helps participants to reclaim their voice through writing. 8-week Foundation Programme – led by Katie Watson, facilitated by Ennis Welbourne.
Testimonials – Writing the Self
“The container that Katie and Ennis created, alongside the lovely community of writers, meant that we were able to share our experiences (if we felt like doing so) each workshop felt like being deeply seen.”
“Ennis being there, keeping things straight and sound was very reassuring.”
“The best part was the way the course was facilitated and held and communication between sessions. Thank you Katie and Ennis. New creative ways of writing have emerged!”
“I would like to thank Ennis and Katie for running the course. It’s been extremely well organised. I’ve found the course very enlightening and I’m confident that I will come back to the various exercises time and time again.”
Past Listings
Starting with Fragments
Past Listing: In-person | Friday 6th February 2026 3–4:30pm | Free | Full Listing
A 90 minute guided writing session reflecting on fragmented creative ideas, with an invitation to take part in three guided writing exercises.
From the workshop series, Reflections On Creative Practice.
Practicing Creative Movement
Past Listing: Online | for Chronically Ch(ILL) Session 6 | Sunday 27 April 2025 6-7:30pm | Free | Full Listing
A 90min guided writing session reflecting on rumination, avoidance and dreaming, with an invitation to take part in three guided writing exercises.
From the workshop series, Reflections On Creative Practice.
Write Your Self
An Evening of Writing, Connection and Community
Online | Saturday 23rd March 2024 6-8pm | £10–£20 | Full Listing
Bringing together writers who have completed a short workshop, masterclass, or a longer programme with Katie, alongside those who are newly curious about the concept of therapeutic writing. Led by Katie, facilitated by Ennis.
“What a lovely, uplifting evening.”
Accountability Club
Online | 50 sessions over two years, February 2024 – March 2026 | The Writing Laboratory Substack offering at £6 a month | Full Listing
Accountability Club was an twice monthly online body doubling group where writers came together to gain the benefits of a regular writing practice, have a chat about what we’re working on, and discuss the craft of writing. Led by Ennis.
Testimonials – Accountability Club
“I am loving these sessions. It’s nice to be facilitated and have Ennis hold the time boundary for us. It feels like a casual, supportive and relaxing group. So far I’ve been happy with what I’ve achieved at the end of each session and more importantly, the creative and relaxed way I’ve achieved it!”
“Every two weeks on a Friday morning I have a date with my laptop. However much the chores and admin are piling up, the two hours of the Accountability Club are set aside for me and my writing. Being with a group of people who are all doing the same thing is a great motivation. I type like mad, review old pieces, play around with writing prompts, or just sit and think. I can feel my mind expanding into the space. No excuses, but no pressure either. Brilliant.”
“Having a shared slot and commitment to write was super helpful in actually making it happen! I’m looking forward to this being part of my weekly routine, to keep the words and stories flowing.”
“Thank you so much for this space – I’ve definitely got far more done than I would’ve left to my own devices! So pleased I made some progress! Thanks Ennis for hosting and everyone there for holding space. Lovely to chat in the small group after the work session too. Recommended!”
Trans Writing Group
Online | 8 weeks | Free / £35 Ticket | Full Listing
Previous Listings: #3 March 2024 | #2 July 2023 | #1 April 2023
90min sessions including writing prompts, body doubling, and group discussion. A dedicated space for trans writers to make progress on our writing and develop personal connections with other creatives. Led by Ennis.
Testimonials – Trans Writing Group
“This was a warm and lovely group, a rare space in which I was able to socialise with other trans, neurodivergent and chronically ill writers. I gained so much confidence in these weeks. Ennis worked really hard to listen and make adjustments, tailoring the way information was relayed and how workshop time overall was used, including requests and suggestions.”
“This group helped me in my confidence as a writer hugely, as well as making me feel super supported as a queer, trans, and disabled writer. It's rare to find a safe space, that is actually a safe space, held (by Ennis) via active practices of care, gentle motivation & checking in. It was a really special community to be a part of.”
“Ennis was a great host and created SO many wonderful materials for the group. The other participants were such smart and interesting people, I felt really lucky to interact with and be challenged by them. As a visual artist the chance to reflect has helped the quality/deliberateness of my work a lot.”
“Ennis was such a kind, organized, and motivated facilitator. I could tell that the mission to provide a queer- and trans-centered space accessible for people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent is important to them, and they put in a lot of effort to make this happen. They were very structured, communicated clearly, and were open to feedback. I learned a lot from Ennis and from the group. Thank you!”
“This group has been a huge part of my development as a writer. It has cultivated a safe space in which for me to grow, connect and lay the foundation of a regular writing practice. As well as encourage me to be in community with people of similar and intersecting identities and experiences to my own. I have found it incredibly grounding and inspiring each week to meet with trans (and disabled) writers of all ages and practices and backgrounds to reflect on our positionality and place in the writing world as well as in our own lives. I think the trans writers group is revolutionary in instigating a space for community care, self-development and uplifting the voices of marginalised writers in a real way.”