Your storiesstart withyou.
A 12-week writing journey, at your own pace.
Make room
for your writing.
A place to begin
Whether you’re returning to a long-held idea or starting from a blank page, this programme offers a supportive space to explore, reflect and find your voice.
Your own rhythm
Work through the programme at a pace that fits your life, with thoughtful guidance, creative prompts and encouragement along the way.
A little structure.
A world of stories.
Twelve weeks of guided writing, with room to discover what you want to say. Explore the programme to see the lessons and find your starting point.
Begin with a task
Each workshop gives you a writing task. Let the exercise be a starting point for the memories, ideas and stories you want to explore.
Write at your pace
Make space for writing in your own life. The workshops are self-paced, so you can work through them at a rhythm that suits you.
Choose what to share
Sharing your work is optional. You can keep your writing to yourself, or post it in the comments under each lesson, where Yeşim and the other participants can read it.
Meet your
writing guide.
I’m Yeşim Cimcoz. I’ll be with you on this writing journey.
My approach begins with your own experience: the things you notice, remember and feel. The workshops offer a place to explore those starting points without the pressure to produce a perfect piece.
“Writing is process not product.”
Finding joy in the process
“I never thought writing would become my source of joy in life.”
A participant’s experience, shared on Where Stories Begin
A few things
before you begin.
Do I have to start on a particular date?
The programme is self-paced. You can start anytime and work at your own rhythm.
Will I have to share my writing?
No. Sharing your work is optional. If you choose to share, you can post your writing in the comments under each lesson, where Yeşim and the other participants can read and respond.
Where can I see what’s included?
Visit the programme page to explore the lessons and current enrolment information.
There’s a place
for your stories.
Take a closer look at the programme.
Begin when you’re ready.