Write Your Effing Heart Out

Recent reviews of Weekly BWC Writing Class: Write Your Effing Heart Out

• 4/5 from Jacqueline Ayton, attended Aug 2026: I had to leave early but the time I was there I was able to start a poem I had been thinking off. I think it’s always a nice atmosphere when you are surrounded by creative people.
• 5/5 from Sean Fallon, attended Jul 2026: Always fantastic. Having that time to write uninterupted helped me solve a plot problem that had been driving me mad.
• 5/5 from Susan Menzies, attended Jul 2026: I wrote so much! The writers' energy was palpable - everyone was engaged in this very interior world but also I think we were all spurred on by each other's focus. It was great to sit down and just write, but then have the time to review what we had done in the 1 3/4 hours. Aud was a great facilitator of this so that I learnt more about the process of writing from the other writers in the room. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Rachyl Brooks, attended Jun 2026: The session was a great, dedicated time to beat the procrastination bug and get into some solid writing. It was an inclusive, supportive group and the facilitator was an absolute gem. I’ll definitely be back again in future.
• 5/5 from Gaye Rowley, attended Jun 2026: Great exeience - friendly, accepting, supportive. Started with a couple of prompts to warm us up then time to work on our own projects. Absolutely no judgement. Opportunity, but no pressure, to share. Aud is warm, lively, and a skilful, respectful coordinator. Highly recommend this gathering
• 5/5 from Sondre Callec, attended May 2026: First time to the group, which was full of cool and clever people. Aud, gave one writing prompt that I liked but wasn’t sure I would use it. Then a couple of pages later it worked perfectly and paced with the storm I was writing about. Aud our facilitator, was cool, great sense of humour, relaxed but with energy, gave direction and prompts if wanted. Very enjoyable and productive evening.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Tan, attended Apr 2026: Easy to book online. The location is great too. Plenty of restaurants where one can have dinner before or after the session. I enjoyed sharing the comfortable and welcoming space within the cosy bookshop with other writers, the sharing of knowledge and the playbacks. Aud's presence, prompts and encouragement made it a very special experience for me. The wine, cheese and crackers were lovely too. I'll be back for sure. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Ella Mitchell, attended Apr 2026: This evening’s thoughtful, brave facilitation, paired with such talented and welcoming participants made for satisfying creative exploration - I’ll definitely be back.
• 5/5 from Susan Menzies, attended Apr 2026: I really enjoyed the Write your Effing heart out session. Aud was a convivial host and her prompts were good to write to. And the group was a good sounding board. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jenna Mitropoulos, attended Mar 2026: I really loved this class - excited to make writing a fun activity again. Grateful too that I was able to take my collaging supplies and collage along with my writing piece. All the expression was welcome!! The collaboration is the best part. Love the vibe that Aud curates and can't wait to go again
• 5/5 from Samantha Cosmano, attended Mar 2026: My first experience at writing, the teacher was amazing, she gave great prompts, examples and guidance to get the juices flowing. Such a great vibe and supporting environment.
• 5/5 from Calum Haddow, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic atmosphere that Aud and Donita have created, it’s a really safe space for us to be creative in and share what we’ve been working on (if we feel comfortable). Can’t recommend highly enough.
• 5/5 from Sean Fallon, attended Feb 2026: Always just a wonderful group and a chance to write a few thousand undistracted words
• 5/5 from Sez Southgate, attended Jan 2026: What an inspiring community of writers! Starting with some warm up prompts by the nights spunky host Dolita, before going into a focus session it was just what I needed to get going again after lil writing break. The location is in a super cosy and gorg bookshop, parking was easy and refreshments on offer. Will definitely be back!
• 5/5 from Tan Lee, attended Jan 2026: I freakin' love this writing group. It's great for beginners and non-beginners alike, with lots of prompts provided to get those creative juices flowing. And is led with tons of heart in a beautiful bookshop space.
• 5/5 from Louise Davidson, attended Nov 2025: I used a gift card to book my writing classes. It was easy to do and I could not be happier. The class is well run, inclusive and encouraging. Aud and Rachel are excellent, enthusiastic facilitators. Several of the prompts throughout the classes have become scenes in the first draft of my book. I highly recommend Bad Writers Club to anyone who enjoys writing or wants to get back into the habit. It's wonderful to have a group dedicated to the craft.
• 5/5 from Trace Aylen, attended Oct 2025: Exceeds all expectations. Such a beautiful and safe space to create and explore. Aud is incredible and makes us all feel like writers.
• 5/5 from Glen Hancox, attended Oct 2025: Great vibe. Love the prompts. Made me think about my writing in a different way. Good to hear from the others in the group.
• 5/5 from Hannah Fagan, attended Oct 2025: Always wonderful, always a delight
• 5/5 from Trace Aylen, attended Sep 2025: Amazing teacher. Exceeded all expectations. If you want to do something creative in a safe and fun environment then this is for you. Hooked already.
• 5/5 from Sandy Clarisse, attended Sep 2025: Loved the class! It was a mother's day present....no issues whatsoever booking a class with my gift card. I had no idea what to expect but absolutely loved the vibe! Very welcoming, non-judgmental and supportive environment...great place if anyone wants motivation to even put pen to paper and channel that inner writer
• 5/5 from Nicole Wassell, attended Sep 2025: Third time I’ve attended this group it’s fantastic, challenging and inspiring. Just what I need facilitators are fantastic thanks Aud… great to be able to chat with other people on a similar journey
• 5/5 from Carmen Jose, attended Sep 2025: Awesome class, awesome host, awesome environment.
• 4/5 from Sam Taylor, attended Sep 2025: A good session, but would have liked more interaction around the prompts and sharing. Also the seating area was a bit tight! Facilitator was very warm and personable.
• 5/5 from Nicole Wassell, attended Aug 2025: Second time at this workshop, same wonderful feeling of inspiration and focus… I am not a writer by trade but I’ve always wanted to be and this workshop is wonderful for helping me find my voice. A different facilitator but equally wonderful! Can’t wait for the next one.
• 5/5 from Tianne Coss, attended Aug 2025: My first write you heart out class. I had the best time. So many great prompts to get the creativity flow. I feel like this class gave me some more direction in my writing.
• 5/5 from Jamie-Lee Owen, attended Aug 2025: These classes are always great! It's a fun, relaxed time with a very supportive and safe crowd.
• 5/5 from Rebecca Horton, attended Jul 2025: Beautiful bookstore. Friendly, knowledgeable hosts, who brought resources and had one on one chats with us. Loved the prompts. Liked the snacks.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Blake, attended Jun 2025: Really lovely group of people. Aud was an awesome facilitator. Great writing prompts and nice snacks!
• 4/5 from Shele Parker Black, attended Jun 2025: Bad Writers Club is fantastic. Such a lovely environment, great prompts and well structured. Awesome snacks.
• 5/5 from Maria Griffin, attended Apr 2025: Laid back & relaxed, with a very friendly & generous atmosphere. Will definitely attend again.
• 5/5 from Steve Garrett, attended Mar 2025: Class was a cosy and creative space with encouraging participants and a welcoming host.
• 4/5 from Samantha Lenkic, attended Feb 2025: A wonderful evening as always! Such a great concept for a writers club - the only thing I think could improve it would be to find a way to increase the social interaction. At the end of the class, the facilitator asks if anyone wants to share anything, but there's often this awkward silence even though I sense people do want to talk about their writing but feel too shy to do so. Maybe to encourage that more, the facilitator can speak about their writing during the session, and then go around the group and ask if they would like to share what their working on, anything interesting that happened while they were writing etc (with a caveat that they don't have to share if they don't have to). That's the only change I would suggest - and I look forward to the next one!
• 5/5 from Brooke Crawford, attended Dec 2024: I look forward to the BWC Write Your Effing Heart Out sessions so much - it’s amazing to be in a room with other writers who ‘get it’ and share my passion for writing. The hosts are warm and friendly, the prompts are always thought provoking and the venue is perfect. Having focused time and space to work on a writing project is such a luxury! I highly recommend BWC to writers at all stages of their journey - from total beginners to seasoned pros. It’s just such a lovely thing to be a part of. And there are snacks!
• 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Nov 2024: Always a great class at The Chestnut Tree Bookshop.
• 5/5 from Samantha Lenkic, attended Nov 2024: Really great atmosphere, love the food and drink they put on. Such good value for the price!
• 5/5 from Peter Pereyra, attended Nov 2024: The hosts, Donita and Aud, are both awesome. The location, Chestnut Tree bookshop, is too cute for words! Awesome night, met some great people, got to write some fun prompts and work on my own stuff. Definitely gonna become a regular
• 5/5 from Clyde Juriansz, attended Oct 2024: My first Write your Effing Heart out was relaxed, no pressure, pleasant experience with friendly people in a cosy environment. The facilitators were knowledgeable and insightful. Just being in the space and company of others created a sense of focus and an opportunity to reflect differently on what I was writing. I look forward to the next session! Clyde
• 5/5 from Jessica Addicott, attended Sep 2024: I've been to 3 events now and I'm so pleased to have a space with like-minded people, where I can just focus on writing away from the distractions of home. The Facilitators are lovely, the venue is gorgeous, there's snacks and drinks for sustenance - and the prompt activities are really helpful get the creative juices flowing! I have a membership and it's absolutely one of the best things I've bought for myself
• 5/5 from Samantha Lenkic, attended Sep 2024: Great idea for a writer's club, such good value with the food and drinks provided and a really supportive and welcoming hosts. I look forward to coming regularly.
• 5/5 from Sam Elkin, attended Aug 2024: Another very productive session, thanks!
• 5/5 from Sean Fallon, attended Aug 2024: A fantastic night. I'll definitely be back again. The prompts were very helpful and it was nice to just get a 1000+ words on the page
• 5/5 from Tori Styles, attended Aug 2024: Donita & Amanda are so generous with their time and their ears, and the Chestnut Tree is the perfect cosy, bibliophile paradise to be writing in. It feels comfortable and encouraging to come together with other writers, sometimes sharing or voicing ideas, but mostly... just writing our effing hearts out ️‍
• 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Jul 2024: Very relaxed environment. We started off with a few warm up exercises and then spent an hour writing. Questions and discussion at the end.
• 5/5 from Rachel Fung, attended Jul 2024: The venue is warm and lovely - great snacks, cosy vibe. The event is supportively hosted by Donita and the BWC Crew.
• 5/5 from Bren Okeefe, attended Jul 2024: First time attending ClassBento. Was welcomed & felt welcome. Friendly other participants Not intimidating at all Time to write in a room full of other writers!
• 4/5 from Sharon Scull, attended Jul 2024: Being in a place with like minded people with no pressure except to write a lot.
• 5/5 from Joanne Down, attended Jun 2024: Lots of fun and great way to get some ideas going. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. A great evening
• 5/5 from Carla Hutchinson-Reade, attended Apr 2024: I always gain something good from joining these Writing sessions. Yes I got my word count up but most importantly found my writing tribe.
• 5/5 from Rita Sidlauskas, attended Mar 2024: Fabulous writing session with a range of stimulating motivators - loved the ‘prompt scenarios’ this time. Learned so much from hearing where others are at in their writing journeys, and the suggestions given by facilitators and participants. Definitely my favourite part of this session.