The Hero’s Journey with Tracy Todd

Service Description

A calm, small-group creative writing programme for ages 16+, led by published author Tracy Todd. Across six sessions, participants explore storytelling through the Hero’s Journey—developing characters, building tension, and shaping their own original story in a supportive, structured environment. About the Programme The Hero’s Journey is a six-week creative writing programme designed to guide young people through the storytelling process—from first ideas to a developed piece of writing. Each session introduces a different stage of the journey using accessible examples from books and film. Participants are supported to explore character, conflict, structure, and resolution, building their own story step by step. The final sessions focus on refining ideas and reflecting on their work in a way that feels comfortable for each individual. Sessions are calm, structured, and delivered in a small-group setting. Participants can engage at their own pace, with no pressure to share work aloud unless they choose to. Observing before joining in is always welcomed. This programme is suitable for a wide range of learners, including those who may find traditional classroom environments overwhelming. It supports confidence, creative thinking, and self-expression in a gentle, regulation-first environment. What to Expect Small group setting to support comfort and focus Clear, structured sessions with a weekly theme No pressure to read work aloud or share before ready Option to observe before participating Guided support from published author Tracy Todd A calm, regulation-first environment Opportunity to develop an original piece of writing Who This Is For This programme is suitable for young people aged 16+ who enjoy stories, creativity, or want to build confidence in writing. It may be particularly helpful for those who: Prefer smaller, quieter group settings Need time to build confidence before contributing Are currently not accessing traditional education Enjoy creative activities with gentle structure No previous writing experience is needed.