Our Mission
At Writing Well, we specialise in bringing people together who are passionate about writing and discovering their true congruent voice. We aim to foster a supportive and empowering environment for writers to share their work and also give back to their peers through learning constructive feedback and acknowledgment. Join us in Lincolnshire and online, for a fulfilling experience of creativity and connection.
Writing Well was seeded, grown and developed by Paula Thwaite in May 2024, following her addressing the importance and value of personal/professional acknowledgement through sharing the written word and giving/receiving of constructive feedback from both one-to-one and group connections.
"I have watched people's eye's light up; their breathing calm; the tone of their skin change; and their whole posture alter at being acknowledged and given space to be themselves. This is so simple, yet so valuable. Acknowledgment can mean everything to a person." P. Thwaite.
Community Writing for Wellbeing
Welcome to Writing Well!
We are based in the beautiful region of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Our mission is to bring people together through the power in all forms of writing, and promote overall wellbeing. At Writing Well, we understand the importance of human connection and the positive impact it can have on our mental and emotional health.
As the saying goes, "No man (or person) is an island." This rings true, especially in today's fast-paced and often isolating world. That is why at Writing Well, we believe in the power of groups to develop connection, creativity, and overall wellbeing. Our approach is simple - we bring together individuals who share a common interest in writing and provide a safe and supportive person centred space for everyone to explore creativity and receive acknowledged to grow.
Paula brings 25+ years experience from the field of psychotherapy, counselling, neuro dynamics, language patterns, clinical hypnotherapy and communication skills.
This includes working with clients one-to-one, teaching seminars and workshops, facilitating groups and writing corresponding documents.
Paula is a published author, with over 15 years experience in the writing publishing industry.
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Following a life-changing accident in 2023, Paula decided to use her experience of 4 months debilitating isolation as a springboard to help others, both personally and professionally through the written word.
Shortly after learning to walk again, and with her fathers' legacy, Paula brought Wrting Well to.life. It was going to be a new fantastic adventure. And, through hard work, passion, persistence, pain, and determination, Wrting Well began to grow in popularity throughout the Lincolnshire community. The journey continues...
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Although diagnosed autistic, Paula went on to study for her Master of Arts in Creative Writing, and is now aiming for doctoral research, with 4 areas of interest:
1. The effect of published creative therapeutic metaphor using isomorphism; through recovery from a covert narcissistic relationships;
22.A personal/professional ethics and boundaries (plus safeguarding) publication for the helping relationship, especially for pastoral workers;
4. A Continuing Professional Development Creative Writing Wellbeing Training Book, with courses and homework for clients.
3. A guidance book for a person who has a newly discovered faith.
Paula is planning to publish all 4 manuscripts through or in-between doctoral research.
This may take some time. However, with a positive neuro diverse trait: hyperfocus, this certainly helps! **Paula is actively seeking an Academic Supervisor, and a Literary a
Agent who will support her in this research