WRITE JOZI
Do you have a story to tell?
Write Jozi connects writers through the love of storytelling and a passion for words and ideas. Workshops explore a variety of genres, styles and formats, supporting creative goals and nurturing writing ambition. From literary fiction to plays, non-fiction to poetry – and beyond, whatever your personal writing project is, Write Jozi will help you bring it to fruition. All levels, all welcome!
Write Jozi is currently hosting a 6-Week Writing Course from July 13th-August 17th at the Book Nook bookshop in Morningside Manor. Sessions are in-person every Monday from 09:30am-11:30am, for six weeks, with options to submit weekly writing for feedback. Email Jacqui to book your spot! You can still join.
UPCOMING 10-WEEK FLAGSHIP WORKSHOP SPRING SPECIAL!
1st October-3rd December, 2026 | Parkview, Jhb. Thursdays, 09:30am-11:30am.
The SPRING SPECIAL ticket-price of R380 secures your place in the first session, to see if Write Jozi is for you. If you don't enjoy it, you have no obligation to complete the whole course. If you do enjoy your experience, the cost of the full workshop after session one is payable by EFT. Banking details supplied on application. The cost of this SPRING SPECIAL 10-week workshop is R3800 in total. Write Jozi gives participants the option of trying out a session before committing. Write Jozi is affordable and our workshops are transformative! Start saving today for your "spring break"!
Recent Event:
The Book Nook bookshop and Write Jozi hosted a cosy morning of creative writing on Monday June 22. Bookings were available on Quicket or in-store. Proceeds were donated to the SPCA.
Write Jozi’s flagship 10-Week Writing Workshop: 9th April-11th June, 2026. Bookings and further information on Quicket. or on Webtickets.
Venue: 45 Lurgan Road, Parkview, Johannesburg (St Columba’s Church opposite the lovely George Hay park).
Time: 09:3am-11:30am, on Thursdays.
Start date: 9th April, 2026.
NB: your R490 ticket gives you access to the first session of Write Jozi, to see if it’s for you - before you commit to the whole course. We value our participants. If the writing workshop doesn’t live up to expectations, you have no obligation to continue, no questions asked.
What to expect: session one of the workshop showcases the various aspects of our unique flagship 10-week course. You’ll discover your own writing potential and meet fellow writers. If nothing else, you’ll walk away from the first session with some writing under your belt, writing tools and strategies, new acquaintances, and a lovely notebook! If you stay the course…well, there are no limits to what you can accomplish…
“Stories are data with soul” - Brene Brown.
Recently concluded: One-Day Romance Writing Workshop to celebrate love and friendship in the month of St. Valentine. Love was certainly in the air! Love for characters and plots that is: in the words of one participant, the Write Jozi experience “exceeded expectations!”
What’s included in a flagship 10-week writing course? Everything a writer needs!
Whether you’re starting from scratch or finishing a manuscript, trying a new genre, writing poetry, journaling, figuring out a plot, recording memories for posterity, sharing wisdom, inventing something zany, or embarking on serious non-fiction, we’ve got you! Our tutorials are differentiated to ensure each participant’s vision is supported. At Write Jozi, we know our stuff. We’re published authors. We’ve been long-listed and short-listed for writing awards across several genres.
You can expect: 10 in-person sessions, comprising two hours each, as well as detailed feedback on the writing you submit weekly, and book coaching for the duration of the workshop. All materials and refreshments are provided.
Gain readers for your work and expand your narrative with experienced writing teachers. The vibe is joyful and non-competitive!.
Write Jozi is co-facilitated by educator, Jacqui Aires, founder of the Teacher Training Lab. Workshops are for anyone with an interest in writing, no matter their background or experience. Our writing courses are affordable and transformative.
Contact Jacqui: 082 823 4016.
Write Jozi also provides Manuscript Appraisals. If you’d like your chapter/s or novel assessed, reach out. We offer the most affordable Reading & Feedback probably anywhere on earth!
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Join Write Jozi for 10 weeks of writing, creativity and community. At weekly in-person sessions, we focus on developing writing craft, improving mindset and inspiration, as well as workshopping your current project. You'll get support for your personal creative goals, whether you're starting out, finishing a novel, or trying something new. We provide gentle accountability as you discover your story and establish a writing routine. Write Jozi is for all genres and all levels. Anyone who yearns to explore their writing potential is welcome!
What's included? 10 sessions comprising two hours each, as well as developmental feedback & book coaching for the duration of the workshop. Gain readers for your work and expand your narrative with two experienced writing teachers. The vibe is joyful and non-competitive.
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Scare yourself silly in this spine-tingling, bone-chilling, stomach-churning, gruesome-gory, gut-wrenching workshop! We’ll traverse the psychology of Horror, identify key genre beats, elevate imagery above cliche & craft a short story. Not for the faint of heart!
Read our FAQS
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Love is in the air with Write Jozi’s delightful, heart-filled Romance writing workshop. Learn story structure, genre conventions, character-arcs, how to write with feeling & craft the dreamiest love story!
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Join Write Jozi for a unique "MEMOIR-LITE" experience! This mini-workshop will shine a light on how to write a memoir. Personal writing can feel daunting & vulnerable. We help you to map out your story, select your key moments, and find your voice. Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours? Come and find out!
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Write Jozi Teenz is a creative space for teens who love to write – and who take their craft seriously. Mary Shelley was only 19 years old when she wrote Frankenstein! We believe any teen can write a novella, if it’s their dream. We offer writing inspiration with a difference, and an opportunity for Jozi teens to come together through the shared love of reading & writing.
Ages 13-17
Who are the facilitators?
We are two experienced writers, readers and teachers with a love of stories. Jacqui has degrees in English and Psychology, a Master's Degree in Writing, and is registered with the South African Council of Educators. She has taught English and Creative Writing in high schools for over two decades. Jacqui has written study-guides, manuals, blogs, and articles, and is working on her second novel. Susie is a best-selling author of children's books and has an Honour's Degree in English Literature. After teaching English language and creative writing, she honed her editing skills in women's magazines. She has worked as a copywriter and creative director in marketing and advertising.
