Set yourself up for a kickass January of writing with Couch to 5k Words, and an awesome writerly 2026
The famous WHQ Couch to 5k Words is a joyful 28 day writerly training programme to get you going and keep you going. In this workshop with chief WHQ buttkicker Sarah Lewis, we’ll get into what you can expect from Couch to 5k Words and explore how you can get your writing done despite this most grey and lethargic of months.
What we’ll explore
⚡️The Couch to 5k Words process
How we’re going to take your writing from slumped on the sofa blargh to a joyous and fulfilling creative practice
⚡️How to set our expectations and goals to be realistic and achievable
Because your writing should be FUN and make you feel GOOD and not be some overachieving punishment
⚡️How to keep yourself accountable and pepped
Because we all need accountability and pep to do the things we want to do
⚡️What your writing month is going to look like
When and where and how and what
Who You Are
- A new or experienced writer who wants to start the year with some writerly joy and community
- Someone who wants to think about your writing process and get into a solid habit for the year ahead
- A newbie writer who’s fed up of not writing and wants to find a way into it
- An oldbie writer who’s practice needs a bit of a shakeup or who wants to start the year with some rocket fuel
What You’ll Get
A 60 minute workshop introducing you to Couch to 5k Words and to help you plan for the month. A chance to e-meet the other people writing alongside you, and the warm cosy glow of feeling awesome about your writing to come.
