A Year of Mindful Writing
Deadline for applications for 2027: 13th December 2026
This is a year-long journey for writers who want to go deeper — not just into their craft, but into their relationship with writing, with truth, and with themselves.
Over twelve months, you'll explore what it really means to write mindfully: with intention, authenticity, vulnerability, fearlessness, and compassion. Each month builds on the last, weaving together craft, self-inquiry, and spiritual practice to help you become not just a better writer, but a more present and honest one.
This isn't a course about rules and techniques. It's about understanding why you write, what you're writing towards, and how to get out of your own way so the work that wants to come through you actually can.
Suitable for writers working in all genres, and for those who think they're not really a writer at all. The course materials and readings are focused on prose fiction and creative non-fiction, and poetry. But the mindful writing approach can be applied to all the writing you'll ever do.
Your guide :Amanda Saint
Hi, I'm Amanda Saint. I'm an award-winning author, experienced writing mentor, and founder of The Mindful Writer. With two published novels, a novella-in-flash, and many published short stories, I bring both creative inspiration and industry knowledge to my teaching and mentoring. I also share life writing and mindful living and writing inspiration on my bestselling Substack publication.
Since 2012, I have worked with hundreds of writers and from 2017-2023 ran an independent press that published 24 books, earning recognition as Most Innovative Publisher at the 2020 Saboteur Awards (shortlisted 2019).
I hold Diplomas in Therapeutic Journaling and Meditation Teaching, I'm a Yoga Alliance-certified Yoga Nidra teacher, and a Usui Holy Fire Reiki practitioner. I am also a certified Mindfulness Mentor, having completed my training with respected teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.
I help writers weave truth, compassion, and courage into their work along with tenderness and joy. My approach blends mindfulness with creativity to guide you towards deeper self-expression and emotional resonance.
Guest presenter: TeriLeigh
TeriLeigh and I met a few years through Substack and have become great friends and colleagues. She delivers five workshops throughout the year bringing wonderful additions to deepen my materials.
Part wise owl and part pixie dust, TeriLeigh is a mindfulness mentor, intuitive educator, and lifelong advocate for all things weird, tender, and true. With a Master’s Degree in education and over 30 years guiding sensitive souls, she brings a playful depth to everything she touches. Her work weaves spiritual insight, somatic awareness, and everyday magick into simple practices that help creators feel seen, supported, and whole. She believes healing happens in community, truth blooms slowly, and glitter belongs in every sacred space.