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A dedicated weekly writing group.

With awesome people, authors, poets and writers.
Southern African authors, see your discount code below. 

You may have landed on this page because you are on a mentorship, or simply found it online.  But this online writing group has been running for a number of years and is one of the key success factors in all our mentorships.
 
You can simply join it and write, and don't have to be on a mentorship at all.
 
It may have been years ago when you started your writing journey on a course, or it may that you are at the start. We know how hard it is to keep walking down this path as a writer. We are going to make sure you do. This is our very best way to support and nudge you along the path - by having focussed and committed writing time in your diary.

 

This is a subscription-based community and we do a lot of writing every week, and even more in a single month. Each week you will find us online to push you forward, give advice or feedback.
 
We are strict, coupled with oodles of love. Join us on this ongoing commitment to your writing.

 

We also have a lot of fun, connect and share the journey of writing.

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Writing Community Membership

$30

30

Every month

A dedicated writing group. We have been running for years and have so many connection points to support your journey.

Valid until canceled

Weekly Wednesday Writing Sprint of 4 hours

Monthly 'At Home Writing Retreat' of 3 days

Once a month social media day (last Tuesdays)

Amazing, cool people to get you writing.

Southern African authors 50% Off

As part of our commitment to fostering local talent, the Writing Room is proud to offer a substantial bursary to all authors and writers currently residing in South Africa. If you are a South African resident, you are eligible to receive 50% off the standard international mentorship fee. The ZAR pricing, reflecting this automatic bursary, will be clearly presented during the application and payment stages. This ensures local authors have accessible, world-class mentorship.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WRITING SESSIONS

Every single Wednesday, there is a writing sprint session. We gather from 11 am-3 pm UTC/GMT (please do check what time it is in your own timezone and that it's not the middle of your night) and hang out and write. Sounds boring? Then this group is not for you! We are all writing, and many writers will be on mentorships, but we also connect, chat and share.  You can join for one hour, or all four hours each week and can be working on any project (writing or book-related). One of our regulars is making a photo book. Join and get your writing locked down and in progress.

MONTHLY THREE DAY WRITING IMMERSIONS

Every month we have three days of solid and real writing. These happen on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and we spend the bulk of our time writing.  It is a sure way to progress your writing... up to 24 hours of solid work and this will get your book to the finish line. 
Drop ins or non-subscription rates are $40 per retreat. 

MONTHLY
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TUESDAYS

This is a focus group to brainstorm and then write your own social media. In the four-hour slot, we expect to complete four pieces. This will include writing, doing the images and scheduling the posts. Job done in a day, and your social media is planned  and ready for a month.  You will be guided by our usual community hosts, with some guests running short tutorials on various modalities over the months. 

Our Online Mentoring Team.

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SARAH BULLEN

Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author, international writing coach and literary agent. Founder of The Writing Room and Kent Literary, she has had over 150 books published by writers she has mentored. As well as being a regular guest on talk shows, podcasts and writers’ circles, Sarah has been leading international writing retreats and adventures for the past decade. 

Her recent books include Write your Book in 100 Days!  Stop Mucking about and Just Write It and  Love & Above – A Journey into Shamanism, Coma and Joy.

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BEE BAUMANN

Bee Baumann is a humor and communication coach living outside of Heidelberg, Germany. She is a stand up comedienne and works with authors to write and deliver a talk. She self-published her book, “Gurrl, You Ain’t Crazy” in 2020, a motivational, humorous guide on living your best life with warts and all.
 
Through her unique blend of wit and wisdom, Bee helps individuals enhance their communication skills by using humor to cultivate emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and teamwork abilities.

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SARAH COLLINS PRINCE

Sarah Collins Prince is an author, speaker and pastor.


Her recent book, “Anguish to Awakening,” is for Christian women and readers who are looking for CONNECTION, HOPE AND WISDOM. For women seeking radical authenticity, hilarious mis-steps, and accidental apexes.


From pastor, missionary and community developer Sarah Collins Prince is a major speaker at events and fundraisers. She has served as a pastor of a church, main speaker at camps, headliner at fundraisers and panelist on women’s topics.

Southern African authors 50% Off

As part of our commitment to fostering local talent, the Writing Room is proud to offer a substantial bursary to all authors and writers currently residing in South Africa. If you are a South African resident, you are eligible to receive 50% off the standard international mentorship fee. The ZAR pricing, reflecting this automatic bursary, will be clearly presented during the application and payment stages. This ensures local authors have accessible, world-class mentorship.

Use code ZARauthors_50 

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The Resource Library

Say goodbye to the guesswork. Our library is packed with practical templates and tools to make your writing life easier, from book proposal templates to character development worksheets.

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The Content Library

Dive into an exclusive, curated collection of Sarah's best work. Access past videos, podcasts, and blog posts to learn at your own pace and fill your creative well.

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Author Spotlights

Gain fresh perspectives and expand your network by learning from other authors, We regularly spotlight authors to provide new insights and inspiration.

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Live Weekly
Writing Sessions

Join our core community for live, weekly writing sessions. These events provide real-time interaction, keep you accountable, and help you build a consistent writing routine you can rely on.

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Mini-Courses

Get targeted learning opportunities on topics that matter to you. Our mini-courses on topics like "Pitching to an Agent" and "Self-Publishing Basics" give you the skills you need without the heavy time commitment of a full course.

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Monthly Guest Contributors

Learn from Industry experts. We regularly feature guest contributors to provide new insights and inspiration.

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About

Sarah Bullen

Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author, international writing coach and literary agent. Founder of The Writing Room and Kent Literary, she has had over 180 books published by writers she has mentored over the last two decades.

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I had the opportunity to speak with Sarah a year and a half ago, where I shared that I needed to write a book about my work experience in Colombia.  Today I am delivering the book to be published, and I want to thank you for your help and your Write your Book in 100 Days guidebook.  I used all the recommendations you gave me in our conversation, but also your book, that I used fully to get the book done.

Jorge H. Jaramillo, President of Deceval, the private central securities depository in Colombia, 2023

With all the content for my book in hand and a message I wanted to share, I needed someone to help me structure my thoughts and give life to my ideas. Sarah Bullen masterfully brought all the words together into a completed manuscript. Thank you for your patience, persistence, integrity and professionalism. You made my dream come true! 

Kim Potgieter, Your Midlife Money Makeover 2020

I've wanted to write a book for years. I had so many ideas and half written chapters floating around in my head and on my computer but had no idea on how to even begin to structure them into a cohesive storyline in order to bring my book to life. Doing a mentorship with The Writing Room was the exact kick up the butt I needed to finally get out of my very complicated head and just write my damn book! The accountability, focus, feedback and guidance was exactly what I needed to translate my very big, overwhelming ideas into a single, streamlined, practical book that is now sitting on bookshelves across the country! The wealth of information and experience that Sarah & Kate have in the writing and publishing world is extensive. If you are serious about writing your book, you could not find a better team to work with than The Writing Room. They will definitely show you how to transform your 'nice ideas' into a reality. Without The Writing Room, I would not have a book. I am beyond grateful for their brilliance and guidance in my writing journey.

Leah Sefor, That's Not what I meant? The smart, savvy guide to real communication (2021 NB Publishers)

I’m definitely feeling sad to reach the end of the mentorship. This has been an amazing group of very motivated and talented folks. It’s been great to see all your stories materialise in front of our eyes. It’s been a strange time in the world and I really thank you all for helping me get through it with an actual product to show for it and some semblance of sanity.

Drew Charles, After Party 2021

I’m no writer but had a story I needed to tell.  If you have a book “inside” you and you have determination then catch a ride with Sarah and Kate.  Hold on tight – it won’t be easy, and it does take time, but if you do it their way –
and do everything they say, you will get your first draft done.  Their wealth of knowledge on the craft of writing, the industry, and process and the motivation around it all was priceless.  Book 2 to follow soon and no doubt 
through this process again with them.

Costa Carastavrakis - I am Costa, From Meths to Marathons 2019

It almost feels like a dream - like I had 20,000 words, then woke up four months later and now have nearly 80,000.  This course has been exactly what I needed and wanted - and more. Sarah Bullen thank you for giving us the perfect mix of inspiration, tenderness and whip-cracking. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you both and working with you - and I look forward to continuing my journey with you!

Anne-Marie Luck, Tokyo 2020

I LOVED everything. The structure and the accountability. I loved the combination of  inspiration and Sarah's taskmaster writing challenges. I loved hearing other people's progress and stories – it inspired me to carry on. Also was great as a forum to discuss some of the structural aspects of writing and really narrowing the focus of your book's core. The one-on-one sessions were brilliant as it really kept me believing I could do it and gave me good ideas to implement going forward. For someone who wants to do it but isn’t sure how or if they have it in them, this is the perfect way to test yourself.

Leigh Taylor  2019

This mentorship has changed my life. They caught me in the air, and gave me a platform to write from, and guidance to feel. The Facebook group was really awesome, I found that reading everyone’s tribulations and successes brought us closer together, and I often found myself in exactly the same place as my fellow authors. The weekly accountability updates often had me in anxious sweats as I wasn’t always able to add to my word count, but it did push me to write and write and write. I would recommend this mentorship, slave-ship to every single person out there who has even the inkling to write a story. Just do it, as Nike said. Just do it.

Talia Day

This course was a big eye opener for me! It showed me that I can definitely write and publish a book, and that it’s also not an exercise for the faint of heart! However, with the Mastermind structure it’s much more accessible that just doing it in the dark… having the guidance, expertise, and intense delivery context is definitely a potential game changer.

Brad Shorkend  -  We Are Still Human (And Work Shouldn't Suck) 2019

I started my journey with my beloved project in 2015. I dipped in and out of it for the past 3 and some years, feeling close to it but lacking that something to lead me forward. Since joining the group in August, absolutely everything changed. I keep looking back in awe because I’ve now completed a first draft. And that’s a big thing! There is something special about having a place to account as well as having two strong and experienced guides to crack the whip and remind you of your commitments.


This continues to be an invaluable experience for me and I feel mushy and weepy with gratitude for it. 

Gladys Ryan, The Selful Soul published 2023

“Kate cracks the whip and Sarah moulds your book into shape” 

Sandra Buckingham 2018

“Sarah is the master at showing you how to write for a reader” 

Khanyisa Malungana 2017

You are in for a ride of fun and learning, hard work, sleepless nights as well as the rousing and wondrous highs of meeting your own commitments in getting YOUR book done as you steadily come into your home run - your finish run -  the draft of your book! Get your ticket now.

Hester Bergh Appoyer - Being Nice isn't Enough! 2017

Kate and Sarah will help you up on your feet and moving in the right direction. 
They are kind, but clear; wise, but pragmatic. I recommend this to anyone who is ready to take their writing dream and turn it into a reality!

Anel Hamersma - Unleash Your Creative Self

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