Workshops
‘What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: it isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows.’
Paulo Coelho
I run a range of workshops that blend big ideas with practical writing tools, exploring the craft of writing, the patterns that underlie narrative, and the ways story can guide personal growth and transformation both individually and collectively.
The workshops are divided into three series: Alchemy of Story, Essence of Story and Mechanics of Story. All of which have evolved from many years of teaching, writing and mentoring, as well as a PhD and ongoing research into the nature of creativity and the purpose of story as a tool for reimagining our world.
‘Rosie’s workshops are always inspirational. I leave with my head buzzing. If I’m stuck, I have new ideas. If I have an idea, I learn new ways to develop it. I would recommend a Rosie Dub workshop to every aspiring writer. ‘
Jo St Leon
In these workshops you will:
Learn and apply practical writing techniques to enrich your fiction and non-fiction
Explore the role of stories in your life
Delve into the underlying patterns and structures of narrative
Discover how writing and reading can release stories that no longer serve you
Reclaim the power of imagination to reconcile the past, engage the present, and reimagine the future.
‘Laughter, empathy and a safe space to learn, create and share. Fabulous teaching and a wonderful supportive group.’
Erica Adamson
Each workshop is designed to be accessible to all levels of experience, whether you are a writer, seeker, or change-maker. Most are one-day workshops or weekend intensives, though some of the Mechanics of Story ones can run as two our or half-day workshops and some are longer courses.
You can find upcoming workshops on the Events page.
If you would like me to run one or more of the workshops for your writing group, festival or other event, get in touch.
‘Rosie Dub's workshops are not just for writing - her deep understanding of human-ness offers extraordinary ways to explore the inner world and its dynamics, to understand ourselves and others. I really recommend them to seekers, those who journal, who write anything at all and/or to those who want to know thyself and our co-mysterious creatures that bit better.’
Cindy Aulby
Alchemy of Story Workshops
A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.’
Franz Kafka
The Alchemy of Story workshops are a multi-faceted exploration of the power within story to transform each of us, linking the art and craft of writing with the potential for personal development.
For anyone wanting to reconnect with their inner stories, uncover the deeper narratives that drive them, and reimagine their lives with clarity and purpose.
Using a fusion of big ideas and practical techniques, in these workshops we
explore the role of stories as maps, helping us to navigate our inward journeys; each journey uniquely individual yet echoing in the footsteps of those who have come before
delve into story and explore its underlying patterns.
identify ways in which writing and reading enables us to find our voice, heal old wounds, let go of the stories we tell ourselves that do not serve us well and rediscover the power of the imagination to reconcile the past with the present and ultimately to create a more hopeful future.
learn how to create living stories that engage audiences on many levels.
‘Each of these workshops have deepened my thoughts both about what and why I want to write, but also in understanding my own self, as the self beneath the writing.’
Alis Wood
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the Alchemy of Story workshop series. Such a vibrant and exciting subject to base a workshop series on. Rosie is a great workshop facilitator: animated and interesting who effortlessly brought us out of our shells as a group.'
Isabel Shapcott
Essence of Story Workshops
Imagination is the great creative force of the universe.’
Jonathan Black
The Essence of Story workshops offer a multi-faceted exploration of the nature of Creativity, the power of the Imagination, the Archetypes that inhabit our psyches and the Symbolism which deepens our understanding of the patterns of life. All big ideas but grounded in practical exercises, readings and discussions that will help you develop new writing skills and enrich your writing practice.
· Explore the elements that underpin story.
· Delve deeply into the creative process
· Identify and clear creative blocks
· Harness the Imagination
Learn how to create living stories that engage audiences on many levels.
‘Just go! You’ll learn about writing and about yourself. You’ll meet great people and learn about your world. ‘
Suzie Donkers
‘I enjoyed sharing so many ‘ways of seeing’ and being reminded of the power of magical thinking. Excellent leadership and guidance.’
Rosie Maia
Mechanics of Story Workshops
‘Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.’
Pablo Picasso
The Mechanics of Story workshops cover a wide range of technical subjects, genres and forms, teaching the nuts and bolts of fiction and non-fiction writing.
There’s both an art and a craft to creating stories and while the art of story is fundamental it can only be accessed through a mastery of the craft. Here we get down to the nitty gritty of story, looking closely at the tools used for creating fiction and non-fiction narratives.
Characterisation, dialogue, description, plot, action, point of view, suspense . . . each playing a vital role in enabling the confident creation of stories.
‘Supportive, clear, creative and inspiring. Opened new possibilities for me.’
Sarah Hamilton
‘Thank you for a wonderful day yesterday. I left buzzing and excited about moving forward with a fresh perspective. Looking forward to more workshops with you.’
Fiona Jarvis
Laughter, empathy and a safe space to learn, create and share. Fabulous teaching and a wonderful supportive group. Rosie is the real deal. I had so many ‘aha’ moments and walked away with new insights and solutions to fix my tricky work in progress. A thousand thank you’s Rosie. ‘
Erica Adamson