In a world craving authentic voices, The Write Journey offers more than guidance—it offers transformation, taking you from inspiration through fully developing your idea, characters, and plot, to writing your first pages.
Grounded in the principles of Classical design crafted over 4000 years ago, The Write Journey is instinctive, universal, and transformational.
Under the mentorship of seasoned story guide Daniel Dercksen, founder of The Writing Studio, this course offers more than instruction—it offers a creative awakening.
For 25 years, The Writing Studio has shaped the voices of many of South Africa’s leading filmmakers, screenwriters, novelists, playwrights and aspiring writers. SUCCESS STORIES
This powerful, immersive course is designed to help you take ownership of your creativity. Whether you’re beginning your writing adventure or revisiting the spark that first brought you to the page, The Write Journey guides you through the emotional and technical intricacies of storytelling.
Each step deepens your connection to story—unfolding like a narrative itself. It’s not about learning rules. It’s about discovering rhythm, voice, and resonance.
WRITING A NOVEL / WRITING A SCREENPLAY
THE WRITE JOURNEY AGENDA & REGISTRATION INFO
With over four decades of experience as a Film and Theatre Journalist, coupled with 25 years of conducting screenwriting and writing workshops both in South Africa and internationally, The Write Journey has become the signature course of The Writing Studio. Founded by the esteemed Daniel Dercksen, this Independent Training Initiative continues to ignite inspiration and cultivate creativity, nurturing writers from all walks of life. READ MORE





