About us
Cape Town Writers' Network is a group of writers that meet once a week to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).
The idea is for writers of any age and any background to get together in a quiet, public space to:
- Take part in focused writing sessions with no distractions;
- Give and receive constructive criticism of works-in-progress;
- Review and discuss published fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays;
- Look to each other for education and inspiration.
We are a flexible group, allowing you to come along according to your schedule.
Our weekly Monday evening meet-up takes the form of a Writing Workshop. It is usually led by one member of the group (decided in previous sessions) and can include writing exercises, a theme, readings and discussions.
Ad hoc meet-ups include pure write-ins for individual work on ongoing projects. Keep an eye on the board for these.
We will also post information about book launches, professional workshops and other literary events taking place in and around Cape Town.
Whether you've been furiously typing away for years or your long-harboured ambitions are just surfacing, joining a writing circle could help give your discipline and writing a boost.
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Join the Axone Universe
·OnlineOnlinePlease note: This is not an online event. Follow the link from the RSVP to join the platform.
Axone is a creative platform built for writers and poets who want to share their work, collaborate and grow. We believe that storytelling is not just an art form but a way of building community. Our mission is to create a space where every voice matters, and where writing becomes something bigger than the page.
On Axone you can:
- Write and publish your own stories and poems
- Collaborate with others to create new works together
- Explore different perspectives through shared creativity
- Take part in projects and campaigns that showcase talent
Why do we exist?
Because too many writers work in isolation. Axone is here to change that. We are building a community where creativity thrives, where ideas are
celebrated and where writers and poets can find encouragement, feedback and inspiration.Be part of this growing community
And if you would like to connect more closely with other writers, share ideas and support one another in real time, join our WhatsApp Writers’ Group!
Your words have power. Let’s write, share and grow together.
3 attendees- $21.00
Feel, Sense & Write: A Guided Writing & Self-Expression Experience
Allure Sensuality Emporium, 12 Heather Street, Milnerton, Cape Town, ZAPAID EVENT, booking link: https://qkt.io/1Nx685
Courage is not a doorway you walk through once. It's a path you keep choosing.
This is your invitation to take a brave next step.
The Invitation:
We live so much of our lives in fear.
Fear of what people think. Fear of how we'll be perceived. Fear of our own emotions, our own desires, our own pleasure. Fear of wanting what we want. Fear of feeling what we feel.
And so we stay in our heads — thinking, filtering, suppressing, denying, hiding.
This is a courageous invitation.
An invitation to walk into a room with 11 other people, pick up a pen, and face what's real. In yourself. On the page. Without judgment.
We bring words to your feelings. To your sensations. To your fears, your desires, and the things you rarely allow yourself to acknowledge.
And in doing that — something shifts.
Every small act of bravery expands what's possible for you. In your relationships. In your work. In how fully you allow yourself to live.
When we connect with our own sensations, feelings, and inner world, and bring words to them, something happens: a mirror. A process of self-discovery. A way of seeing ourselves more clearly, perhaps for the first time in a long time.
"An unexpected and deep internal exploration — finding words and becoming aware of my internal thoughts was an amazing experience."
~ Lisa"Permission to explore my colorful world, with a space where others indulge in it with me — without judgment. Loved it."
~ AnonymousThere is no expectation to share anything you write.
This invitation is for you, first: your honesty, your experience, your pen and page, your feelings.
And for those who choose to read and share their words, their truth, something deeper happens.
There is a particular liberation that comes from speaking your truth aloud, in a room of people who are doing the same.
Those who are ready will share. Those who aren't, don't have to. Both are completely welcome.
People arrive unsure. They leave liberated. Inspired. Surprised by themselves.
"That was so much fun" is the most common thing said walking out the door.
That's what happens when you stop hiding from yourself — even just for two hours.
What We're Exploring
The Brave Collective creates courageous experiences. And courage shows up differently for everyone.
- For some, creativity itself is the courageous act.
- For others, it's acknowledging — even just to themselves — their own desires, pleasure, passion, yearnings, and longings.
- For many, it's simply feeling their emotions and daring to express them.
This experience holds all of it.
Everyone will be seated, journal and pen in hand. I'll be at the front with a whiteboard.
This is a writing and self-expression experience. Nothing is performed. Nothing is acted out. Everything stays between you, your words, and the page — unless you choose to read your words in the sharing circle.
Through guided writing prompts you'll be gently invited to connect with:
- What you fear — and what becomes possible when you face it
- What you feel — in your body, right now, in this moment
- What you desire — for your life, your relationships, your pleasure
About the Venue: Allure
This experience takes place at Allure Sensuality Emporium, owned by Sari and based in her own home space.
For some people, the venue will feel completely fine.
For others, there will be a flicker of hesitation.
A quiet "hmm, I don't know..."
If that's you — this is worth noticing.
Not because anything is wrong. Not because you should feel differently. But because that reaction, whatever it is, is yours. It's information. About your own relationship with the unknown, taboo and perhaps even pleasure and sensuality.
And noticing what comes up for us, without judgment, is exactly what we do in this room.
Sari created this space with a single intention: to remove shame and stigma around the body, sensuality, and pleasure.
She'll share that briefly on the evening herself.
In the end — it's just a room.
And for many who walk through that door, it becomes an empowering one.
If the idea of coming here gives you pause — that pause is your first invitation to be brave.
There is a seat available for you. But there are only 12. Make sure you book yours before the circle is full.
About Your Host:
Your host, is the founder of Grow Brave — a practice dedicated to helping people live more boldly, more honestly, and more fully.
She creates spaces where people can safely face what they've been avoiding, express what's real, and leave more themselves than when they arrived.
Her approach is warm, structured, and direct with a gentleness that makes bravery feel possible.
What To Expect:
- 2 hours of guidance by poet, songwriter, and embodied facilitator Aloha Jacqueline
- Gentle, structured writing prompts (no experience needed)
- A warm, intimate, pressure-free environment (with a fireplace)
- No obligation to share... ever
- A maximum of 12 people (small and intentional)
- Chocolate and fruit woven in as sensory writing prompts
- A brief welcome from Sari about the space
- Two short bio breaks
This Is For You If...
- You're drawn to this but slightly nervous (that feeling is welcome here)
- You want to feel more connected to yourself
- You're tired of living in your head and want to drop into something real
- You're curious about what's on the other side of your own hesitation
- You're ready to be a little braver than usual
This May Not Be For You If...
- You're not open to self-reflection or sitting with your own feelings
- You're looking for a writing class, poetry workshop, or technical feedback
- The venue context genuinely doesn't feel right for you right now (and that's okay)
The Spirit of This Space:
You don't need to be a writer.
You don't need to be fearless.
You just need to be willing.Willing to feel. Willing to stay. Willing to surprise yourself.
Because that's how courage works — every time you use it, it grows.
Practical Details:
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Time: 18:30–20:45
Arrival: From 18:15 — settle in, browse if you'd like
Location: Allure Sensuality Emporium, 12 Heather St, Milnerton, Cape Town
Capacity: 12 participants only
Dress: Casual and comfortable
Age: 21+
Inclusivity: All races, genders, and orientations warmly welcome
Confidentiality: Your attendance is completely privateWhat to bring:
- A snack for the bio breaks if you need
- Your own water bottle or closed top beverage
- A journal and pen: if you haven't added the Journal & Pen Set to your ticket
Your Ticket Includes:
- 2-hour guided self-expression experience
- Chocolate and fruit as part of guided sensory writing prompts
- Optional add-on: Journal + Pen Set
Investment:
- Single Ticket (Workshop Only): R350
- Single Ticket (Workshop + Journal & Pen): R495
- Duo Tickets (2 people, Workshop Only): R595
- Duo Tickets (2 people + 2 Journal Sets): R850
Past Participant Reviews:
"Such a wonderful, freeing session. I relished every minute." ~ Anonymous
"This was such a wonderfully freeing session. Like the comparison made to delicious tapas, I relished every minute!" ~ Anonymous
"Permission to explore my colorful world, with a space where others indulge in it with me — without judgment. Loved it." ~ Anonymous
"This was such fun! Thank you for your guidance. Always amazed at the raw talent within us - unlock!" ~ Robby
"Thank you! This was: Practically delicious! I feel curiously juicy and playful activated!" ~ Juanita
"Such a wonderful, freeing session. I relished every minute." ~ Anonymous
"Interesting! A new experience for me who is not good with words!" ~ E.D.
"Walking out feeling more at ease with me." ~ Anonymous
"What a nice surprise! Thanks!" ~ AdeleYour seat is waiting.
The only question is whether you're ready to take it?
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