The Literary Consultancy’s 12-week advanced coaching programme is tailored for writers who are serious about making real progress towards their writing goals but aren’t looking for a craft-based course.
Through structured guidance, practical exercises, and the support of an engaged writing community, find and sustain momentum and confidence. The next programme starts 24th September 2025.
What’s included:
• Bi-weekly live group coaching sessions and recorded videos for non-live weeks
• A detailed 12-week roadmap with weekly prompts and exercises
• Access to the Being A Writer co-writing sessions throughout 2025
• A one-on-one coaching session with Head Coach, Julia Forster
• A private online community for sharing, feedback, and accountability
About your coach:
Julia Forster brings over 20 years of publishing experience to the Write Club Plus: Amplify course. As Co-Director of Being A Writer for TLC and a PR professional for independent presses, she combines deep industry knowledge with her expertise as an accredited coach specialising in author development. Julia has guided countless writers through fiction and non fiction projects.
Amplify: 24 September – 10 December 2025, 7-8.30 pm
Format: Bi-weekly live group sessions
Cost: £850-£650
Length: 12 weeks
We are delighted to invite you to the opening night of our new art exhibition by Rachel Francis.
Join us between 5:30pm and 8pm on Wednesday 20th August at The Square Club to be the first to explore this new exhibition and enjoy a complimentary drinks reception with the artist.
We will be serving dinner in our beautiful walled garden and Square Kitchen restaurant for those wanting to stay and dine with us. Our Lower Deck Cocktail bar will also be exclusively open for drinks throughout the night.
Free for all
About the Artist
I am a contemporary artist based in North Somerset. My studio looks out over the Bristol Channel towards Wales and the Somerset coastline.
My years as an Interior Designer has undoubtedly shaped the way I process and formulate ideas for my paintings, particularly composition and the use of colour.
The core theme of my paintings explores the relationship with the landscape around me. An emotional response to its drama, beauty and rhythms. Evoking long held memories of the place I call home, paths and fields I have walked many times. Constant immersion in these familiar spaces will trigger an idea; a place to begin my work.
The places where the land, sea and sky interconnect and the tension and energy these natural intersections hold is a constant fascination to me. All these visual encounters create an ongoing library of gathered images in my head which together with photographs and sketchbook notes are used to develop my ideas.
These images take shape and gain energy intuitively finding a way to reveal themselves through my creative process, ultimately fulfilling my need to respond emotionally to nature.
Each mark is made in response to the one before, a process of simplifying and abstracting, using layers to give a depth and history to the work which is curated and distilled down to communicate the feeling and essence of a place, resulting in semi-abstract work rich with textures.
I have lived in the South West and the surroundings areas all my life & when not in my studio I am either gardening or walking my dog Hester along the coast path, something which constantly inspires my work.
Rebel Meetups is a Rebellious Co initiative – an impact organisation supporting entrepreneurs & business leaders since 2013.
Come along to Rebel Meetups Bristol, one of many free-to-attend meetups in a global network of events run by Rebellious Co. Designed as a safe space to connect, learn and share with fellow professional rebels, this is a place where founders, freelancers, creators, creatives, inventors and investors alike can come together.Their low-agenda format often includes fireside chats from local business legends, but leaves most of the space for connecting with others.
Join us at The Square Club as we open our doors to guests for our iconic Summer Soirée. With live entertainment and music, free food and complimentary drinks, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the summer.
HUM4NS began life as a series of talks among entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to step out from behind ‘what they do’ and venture into the ‘who I am, what holds me back and how I moved forward’.
HUM4NS provided a platform for ordinary people to share Honest, Uplifting, Motivational, Aspirational, Nourishment for the Soul, inspiring others to take action and build towards achieving their own dreams.
Stepping into a brave new world and opening ourselves up to a new audience, HUM4NS has a simple but important quest; to help the world be a happier, healthier, smarter and kinder place, by providing a place for people to learn, grow and develop.
On the night, you can expect:
– Celebrating HUM4NS
– HUM4NS talks
– Networking/drinks
– Awesome people!
Charity Freelancers Bristol would love to welcome local charity freelancers/consultants to our first networking event! This will be held at 2pm on August 14th at Watershed on Bristol’s Harbourside. It is a free event, and participants can purchase drinks/snacks at the Watershed bar.
We are a newly-formed group that aims to bring together charity professionals from across Bristol and the surrounding area. After our first meet-up in August, we plan to run monthly networking sessions from October onwards. These events will provide a space for freelancers to meet others who are working in the charity sector, to share experiences and tips, and have opportunities for work referrals and collaborations.
If you would like to attend the event on August 14th and/or join our WhatsApp and Facebook groups, then please email Rosia Curtis or Jess Augarde: [email protected]; [email protected]
On 11th September 2025, Building Brands Bristol returns for its second year, and it’s set to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever. And this year, the event is powered by Omnisend – our headline sponsors.
If you’re a marketer looking to level up your skills, spark fresh ideas, and connect with the best in the business, this is the event for you.
Here’s what you can expect:
12 game-changing morning sessions, packed with practical tips and strategies you can implement immediately. Subjects that we’ll cover will include social media, SEO, PPC, AI, copywriting, brand strategy, and loads of others!
Three incredible keynote speakers in the afternoon, ready to inspire you with bold perspectives and fresh insights.
An exhibitor space buzzing with the latest tools, trends, and solutions to supercharge your work.
Great food and drink, fantastic goody bags, and opportunities to network with 300 other marketers from across the region and beyond.
Wherever you’re coming from, this is the ultimate day to learn, connect, and get inspired.
We have 20% discount for BCI members, use code BCIMEMBER (must be in all caps) to get the discount.
Be part of the South West’s most dynamic marketing conference. We’re excited to build on the fantastic start last year and make this year’s Bristol event, truly unforgettable!
RTS West of England and the Film and TV Charity have teamed up to offer an event to support the freelance community.
The latest research from the Film and TV Charity (in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam’s Centre for Loneliness Studies) reveals a deep link between loneliness and poor mental health in the film and TV industry.
With Deloitte and DCMS estimating the industry’s mental health costs at up to £400m a year, loneliness is likely a major contributor. Freelancers, particularly affected by project-based work and demanding schedules, face heightened isolation – a challenge that’s becoming increasingly relevant as freelancing expands across the wider workforce.
Read the full report here: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/loneliness-and-mental-health-in-the-film-and-tv-industry/
Please join us on Tuesday 15th July at The Square Club, Bristol. It’s free to attend and it will be a place to share stories, thoughts and advice with peers, as well as hear about the resources available from the Film and TV Charity
6.30-8.30pm
Brief keynote from the Film and TV Charity at 6.45pm, followed by networking, cash bar available.
We are not our jobs. And yet, when we answer the question: “what do you do?”, we inevitably say: “I’m a [insert job here].”
So what happens when we’re ready for a change? How do we make that choice? What does it mean for how we see ourselves?
In this webinar, career pivot coach Kate Maxwell will dig into:
This session will get you thinking, so bring a notebook and join in!
Who’s it for?
This webinar is for you if you feel stuck and are wondering what’s next in your career.
About Kate Maxwell
Hi, I’m Kate, accredited Career Pivot Coach, helping media and tech pros figure out what they want to do next. I’ve been through two major career pivots (film > tech, tech > coaching), so I know about the mind drama and logistics that come with big changes.
My 5i framework blends coaching and psychology to help you figure out where you’re going and last year 100% of my clients went on to make major changes in their careers 🎉
I’m super passionate about helping you feel at home and fulfilled in your worklife. After all, you’ll spend roughly 90,000 hours of your life at work, so better make it good, right?
Barefoot Certified | PG Cert: Personal & Professional Coaching | EMCC Accredited
This 30 minute webinar will involve introductions from the BCI team, a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A. You can ask questions via the question/chat box during the webinar, or submit in advance.
This session is exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below! Not a member with BCI? You can read about the membership perks and how to join here.
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
Do you struggle to make decisions and constantly second-guess yourself?
Do you worry about messing up or something going wrong at work?
Have you ever had niggling self-doubt thinking, “What if I ‘m not good enough for this role?”
Does criticism hit you hard and make you feel like you’ve failed?
If so, this workshop is for you.
Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s a skill we can build and strengthen over time with the right techniques. It’s completely normal for confidence to ebb and flow throughout your career, especially when stepping into new leadership roles or tackling unfamiliar challenges.
Having previously worked in the Marketing & Comms industry, Charlotte knows what it’s like when everyone around you seems to be bursting with confidence. Whether they’re pitching ideas, leading campaigns, or presenting to clients, it’s easy to forget that even the most creative and expressive people experience moments of doubt. Charlotte will share tips and tricks to help you feel more confident at work.
In this session, we will:
Bust common confidence myths such as ‘you need to be an extrovert to be confident’
Explore how confidence impacts our behaviour and how others see us
Share 3 actionable ways to boost your self-confidence this week
This is an interactive session where we encourage you to have your cameras on. It doesn’t matter if you’re eating your lunch or WFH, we’d love to see your face! If you’re in the office it might be worth finding a place where you can talk openly and share with the group.
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