At Words of a Feather…
… we write together.
Originally known as Creative Write-it, WOAF emerged in 2011 from a desire to provide a space for young writers to be inspired, engaged, and mentored by professional writers with the skills and passion to share.
Now, we are still a space for young writers, providing workshops, mentoring, and exciting opportunities to be published. But we are growing to bring together writers of all ages, in several locations around the world. We all have stories to share, and more to learn. We are forever curious. We are not afraid to dig deeply, listen intently, explore further, and take the time to celebrate how far we have come.
At WOAF, we believe in creative writing as a tool for self-discovery, expression, connection, imagination, and joy. In a world that is increasingly systemised and outcome-driven, creative writing is a sanctuary where we are free and encouraged to think for ourselves, find the power in our own voices, and have fun just for the sake of it.
We look forward to welcoming you, writers!
Amy Han
Founder ― Words of a Feather
(the next chapter of Creative Write-it)
Amy is a writer based in Melbourne & Paris.
After completing her BA (Creative Writing) and a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, Amy dreamed and wrote stories while working in children's book publishing, marketing, and editing. She also spent several years in schools teaching circus arts and parkour.
She founded the studio in 2011, and has been focused on supporting, teaching, and providing exciting opportunities for young* writers ever since.
Amy is most recently the author of The Yard Sale at Story House (January 2024). You can discover more about her writing here.
Our extended community
At Words of a Feather, we’re proud to collaborate with like-hearted organisations who also believe in the power of creative writing to help us know ourselves, connect us with each other, and create a better world.
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Founder ― Le Phare CollectifNatalia 'Lia' Armenia is a French-Peruvian writer and teacher based in Paris.
She founded the writers’ collective Le Phare Collectif in 2020, and enjoys writing with people in all the languages she speaks.
She adores art in all its forms, and her favourite themes are identity, the body, travelling, and languages.
She is the editor-in-chief of the annual anthology Les Mots du Phare, and runs the monthly writing workshop, Le Cercle d'Écriture.
She is currently working on a poetry collection and a magical realism novel.
Learn more about Le Phare Collectif here.
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Leader ― The Lighthouse CollectiveAfter Lia introduced her to Le Phare in Paris, Lola quickly became an acolyte to her writing ways. Now she runs her own Le Phare (which translates to ‘Lighthouse’ in English) workshops back in her hometown of Leeds, UK.
Nothing brings her more joy than writing with creative and inspiring people around her.
Learn more about The Lighthouse Collective here.
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Host ― Many Arts StudioWeiyu make a living as a creative arts therapist and a mental health nurse. She hopes to always bring her love of art and community to all that she does, no matter her job titles or social roles. She is delighted to host WOAF gatherings in her creative studio space.
She believes that when art/therapy "works well", it nurtures us, opens us to surprises, brightens up our life, frees our spirit, and ultimately, returns us home: to our uniquely intelligent and whimsical self; to the world around us; and to the great mystery of life.
As a dual-role mental health professional, Weiyu is deeply grateful and honoured for the opportunities to walk alongside others and to witness their unique ways of being in the world.
Learn more about Many Arts Studio here.
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Founder ― There’s A StoryBased in London and Athens, Viviana is a Creative Writing teacher with a passion for mental well-being.
She loves to share the practice of writing as a tool for a deeper, more connected, and reflective way of living. She loves to help young people find their voices, and the words, to tell their stories.
Viviana has been leading Creative Writing workshops for young people since she founded There’s a Story in 2012.
Learn more about There’s A Story here.
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Leader ― Lou FaroMarie Darcas has been a writer for as long as she can remember, even though it took her a while to identify as such.
She has lived in Brazil, Italy and France.
When she is not writing, she can be found reading a good book, playing soccer, or sitting on a train going somewhere.
She started attending Le Phare workshops in 2021 while she was living in Paris. She believes that Le Phare helped her to be proud of her writing skills and inspired her to write more, which is why she decided to start her own Le Phare-inspired workshops when she moved to Avignon under the name of ‘Lou Faro’.
Learn more about Lou Faro here.
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Co-founded by A.A. Sagar, Kartiya Ilardo, and Amy WortmannBased in Melbourne, The Provocative Inklings are a small group of passionate writers wanting to provoke the city. They met at the University of Melbourne, and bonded through their love of writing.
As Provocative Inklings, they strive to procure unique forms of writing. To create an enclave of Melbourne-centric writers eager to explore the city geography, the stories of the sidewalks, and red-carpet events.
Be Provocative. Follow.
Find the Provocative Inklings here.