Quiet Sparks™
A Quiet Summer Garden
A gentle 4-week writing retreat (by email) for thoughtful, imaginative young writers aged 9–16
Not every young writer wants a busy workshop.
Not everyone wants long feedback, deadlines, or big group spaces.
Some just want a quiet place to think… and write.
A Quiet Summer Garden is a calm, low-pressure writing experience delivered entirely by email.
No live sessions. No rushing. No expectations to ‘perform.’
Just a small, steady invitation each week to write something of your own.
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Email for Availability
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3rd - 30th August 2026
✳︎ Email for Availability ✳︎ 3rd - 30th August 2026
How It Works
Running this summer from 3rd - 30th August.
Each week, a gentle ‘garden letter’ arrives:
🌻 A short piece of writing to read (calm, thoughtful, and not too long)
🌻 A few optional prompts to spark ideas
🌻 A simple invitation to write something – anything your child likes
There’s no set format. They might send:
🌳A paragraph 🌳A poem 🌳A short story
🌳A list 🌳A strange or silly idea 🌳Or just a few lines
Small is perfect.
Writers can reply any time over each weekend, at their own pace.
A Note for Parents/Guardians
All communication takes place by email, via a parent or carer.
There are no live sessions, group chats, or public sharing spaces.
This is a calm, private, and carefully paced experience.
Limited to a small number of writers to keep replies personal and unhurried.
What They’ll Receive in Return
Each piece is met with:
🌷Warm, thoughtful encouragement 🌷A few gentle reflections or questions
🌷Optional ideas if they’d like to continue 🌷A gentle ‘badge’ that reflects their writing style
🌷There is no marking, grading, or heavy critique.
A Quiet Invitation
If your child would like a small, steady creative space this summer–
something calm, flexible, and entirely their own–they are very welcome here.
You don’t have to write something big.
You just have to begin.
The Shape of Summer
Over four weeks, we’ll gently move through:
🍀 Noticing and arriving
🍀 Exploring hidden corners
🍀 Writing through feelings (in creative ways)
🍀 Gathering something to keep
There’s no pressure to follow a set path… each writer is free to go wherever their ideas lead.
What Makes This Different
This is not a course on how to write.
It’s not about fixing, editing, or improving.
It’s a space for:
🌲Writing without pressure
🌲Exploring ideas quietly
🌲Following your own interests
🌲Letting thoughts take shape in your own way
Writers don’t need to share anything personal, and nothing is ever required beyond what feels comfortable.
Who This Is For
This retreat is especially suited to young people who are:
🌺 Thoughtful, imaginative, or introspective
🌺 Shy, anxious, or easily overwhelmed
🌺 Neurodivergent or sensitive to busy environments
🌺 More comfortable writing than speaking
🌺 Educated at home or outside traditional classrooms
But any young writer who would enjoy a quieter, more flexible space is very welcome.
Pricing and Payment Options
🌈 £100
3rd - 30th August 2026 - £25 a week)
Payments via PayPal.
Invoices and contracts provided.
Refund Policy
🌈 I understand that young people may sometimes feel anxious or not ready, and I aim to be as supportive and flexible as possible.
🌈 You can cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before the programme start date.
🌈 If your child isn’t ready to begin, you’re very welcome to request a transfer to a future programme (subject to availability).
🌈 Once the programme has begun, refunds are not available, as your child’s place and support time have been reserved.
🌈 If your child is unable to continue, please get in touch – I will always try to support you where I can.
Payment MUST be received before programme starts.
Email me using the form below to check availability.
Enquiry Form
Please get in touch to find out about my availability, or if you have a general enquiry.
