Connections and distances: an 8-week program exploring the intricate dynamics of human connection through the writing lens
Explore the intricate dynamics of human connection through the lens of creative writing. This intensive 8-week series delves deep into the spaces between people – examining how characters meet, communicate, separate, and reconnect. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed poets including Gwen Harwood, Judith Wright, Mary Oliver, and Margaret Atwood, each session combines literary analysis with practical writing exercises designed to enhance your storytelling craft. From the electricity of first encounters to the profound impact of absence, participants will discover how to create authentic relationships on the page that resonate with readers. Whether you’re developing a novel, short story collection, or exploring character-driven narratives, this series will equip you with the tools to write relationships that feel genuine, complex, and emotionally compelling.
What you’ll explore:
- The art of writing meaningful first encounters
- Communication through silence and subtext
- The role of physical and emotional distance in storytelling
- How objects become vessels for connection
- Boundaries that both separate and define relationships
- Unexpected connections that transform characters
- The lasting impact of separation and loss
- The journey toward authentic reconnection
Each week features a carefully selected poem, guided exploration questions, and a targeted writing prompt designed to deepen your understanding of relationship dynamics in fiction.
Find out more about Writing Momentum and how you can join in
What makes this Writing Momentum Chapter unique
This 8-week live writing and accountability workshop explores connections and distances through the lens of poetry, powerful prompts and thought-provoking questions. You’ll deepen your relationship with your writing across all forms of creative writing – from developing characters in a novel to capturing family dynamics in memoir or exploring personal relationships in reflective writing.
Your weekly writing structure
Every Wednesday at 7:00 AM (Melbourne time) for 8 weeks
- 7:00–7:10 AM: Featured poem and thought-provoking prompt
- 7:10–7:50 AM: Focused, silent writing time
- 7:50–8:00 AM: Weekly accountability check-in
Can’t make the live session? Every session is recorded, and you’ll receive the weekly prompts via email with lifetime access to work with at your own pace.
Build lasting habits with community support
Writing Momentum isn’t just about individual sessions – it’s about building a sustainable writing practice. You’ll join a supportive community of writers working toward their goals, sharing progress, and maintaining momentum together. The weekly accountability check-ins help you stay committed to your writing goals, whilst the community forum provides ongoing encouragement between sessions.
What you’ll gain from connections and distances
- Creative inspiration: Poetry-based prompts that spark new ideas and fresh approaches to familiar themes
- Writing consistency: Weekly structure that builds your writing habit and keeps you progressing toward your goals
- Community accountability: Regular check-ins and peer support to maintain your writing momentum
- Versatile techniques: Skills that enhance fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction, poetry, and personal writing
Ready to explore the connections that define us?
Writing Momentum Chapter 3 starts Wednesday 6 August and runs for 8 weeks until 24 September. Join writers from across Australia and beyond as we capture authentic relationships in all forms of creative writing.
You have two options to join. The most cost-effective way is to become a Momentum member for $45 a month (with a 7-day free trial) or you can enrol in this chapter alone.
Membership or casual sign up; what’s the difference?
All Coaching and Momentum Memberships include access to live and recorded Writing Momentum sessions. The Momentum Membership is the entry level membership at only $45 per month. A casual sign up provides you with the live events and lifetime access to the recordings for this chapter.
Read about other membership levels
| Inclusions | Value | Momentum Membership | Casual sign up to one Writing Momentum Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Momentum Inclusions | |||
| Writing Momentum live weekly sessions & lifetime access to recordings (4 x 8 weeks per year) | $85/mth | √ | √ |
| Monthly writing opportunities, competitions & prompts newsletter | $20/mth | √ | X |
| Priority Access to Retreat with Meg bookings | – | √ | X |
| Writing Momentum Interludes: Weekly emails between Writing Momentum Chapters packed with prompts, poetry and questions | $10/month | √ | X |
| Coaching Inclusions | |||
| Monthly Group Coaching Call (& recordings) | $25/mth | √ | X |
| Monthly Mindset Insights newsletter | $20/mth | √ | X |
| Creative Empowerment 12-Week Program discount (new coaching clients) | $995 fee | 10% | X |
| Bonus 1:1 coaching call per annum | $150/hr | 1 | X |
| 1:1 60 min coaching calls | $150/hr | X | X |
| Support emails per month | $50/each | X | X |
| Support SMS per month | $10/each | X | X |
| Community | |||
| Private online community | $30/mth | √ | √ |
| Monthly price | $45/month | $100 set fee | |
| Monthly value | over $290 | $85 |