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Creative Writing Mentorship Workshops

byAnita's AtticAvailable online and at studio in Kothanur, BengaluruStarts from₹3,999 per course accessView full gallery

Writing is a muscle you have to exercise daily. At The Attic, I provide the structure, the community, and the industry access to help you turn your manuscript into a finished book.

A snapshot from a dynamic session on creating audio stories with guest speaker Suromita Roy. Our workshops are interactive, focusing on practical skills for today's literary market.

A session from Season 10 focused on a crucial topic for modern authors: building a digital footprint. We equip writers with the tools to create an author brand and connect with readers online.

Guest speaker and author Krupa Ge shares insights on the writing journey during a Season 8 session. These candid conversations help our writers understand and overcome common creative challenges.

The full group of Season 8 writers engaged in a Q&A with author Krupa Ge. The small cohort size allows for direct interaction and personalized advice from our expert guests.

The first day of Season 8, held virtually. Even online, the warmth and engagement are real. We build a strong sense of community from day one.

The whiteboard is ready, even for a virtual session. Welcome to Season 8. Every new season marks the beginning of an intensive and rewarding journey for a new group of writers.

Writers from Season 6 listen intently during a session with editors from Penguin India. These moments of focused learning are what the Attic is all about.

A group photo with Penguin India's Editor-in-Chief Meru Gokhale and Editor Tarini Uppal. We bring the publishing house to the workshop, demystifying the editorial process.

Past and present writers from the Attic came together for an invaluable session on publishing. Our community extends beyond a single season, creating a lasting network.

An alumnus from a previous season joins a current workshop. The Attic network is a living community where writers continue to support and learn from each other.

About The Attic Experience: Inside Our Workshops

In my workshops, we limit cohorts to 10 to 12 writers per season. You are not just a name in a database here. You get deep-dive manuscript critique and direct, honest feedback on your work every Saturday, which is exactly the level of attention you need to stop stalling and actually finish your draft.

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Anita's Attic

Available online and at studio in Kothanur, BengaluruStarts from ₹3,999 per course access

I started The Attic because I know the solitary struggle of writing all too well. This is not a stiff, corporate course; it is a messy, warm, and rigorous space where we work hard, share our wins, and actually get our books out into the world. If you are ready to stop talking about your book and start writing it, join us.

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The official announcement for our 'Verse & Voice' workshop series, a collaboration with the Goethe-Institut. This program focuses on multilingual poetry and performance skills, led by mentors from India and Germany.20
A detailed schedule for the 'Verse & Voice' program, outlining the mix of in-person sessions at our studio, online classes via Zoom, and the final showcase at the prestigious Goethe-Institut.
The call for applications for our 'Verse & Voice' workshop, inviting emerging poets to explore language, poetry, and performance in a collaborative, multilingual environment.

Intensive Poetry & Writing Workshops

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Delhi Poetry SlamOnline workshops across India; In-person sessions at Connaught Place studio and across NCR
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Leaning in to listen. This is a typical scene from our feedback driven writing retreat groups, where writers share their work and receive thoughtful, honest critiques. The focus is always on helping each other make the story stronger.
We take our work wherever inspiration strikes. Here, a small group is deep in a story development session on the steps outside, surrounded by the natural beauty of the resort. A change of scenery can often unlock new perspectives on a difficult plot point.

Intensive Writing Workshops & Peer Feedback

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Bhumika AnandIn-person retreats around Bengaluru
Join me, Chetan Mahajan, for an immersive creative writing course in the Himalayas. In this residential workshop, you'll learn to write, edit, and pitch your book, all while surrounded by the mountains and a supportive community.6
A snapshot of our wonderful writing community from a recent screenwriting workshop. These gatherings are all about sharing stories, learning from each other, and finding your tribe.
Our Himalayan Reading Retreat is not just about books; it's about connection. Here, a stack of books brought by our attendees meet for the first time, ready to be shared and discussed.
This is the vibe at our reading retreats: cozy, focused, and in good company. Here, a participant gets lost in a book, proving that sometimes the best community is one that lets you be with your thoughts.

Writing Retreats, Book Clubs, and Our Writer Community

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The Himalayan Writing RetreatOnline sessions via virtual community
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My students, hard at work. I focus on giving each child individual attention, helping them with everything from generating fresh ideas for stories and poems to building their vocabulary and real-world communication skills.

Live Online Creative Writing Classes

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NitimaOnline classes via Zoom; In-person sessions across Delhi NCR
In a world of constant digital stimulation, these nine adolescents chose to slow down and connect with their inner worlds through poetry. This screenshot captures a moment of focused, mindful writing from one of my online youth workshops.30
A powerful session with adolescent girls in my 'Rhythm & Rhyme' workshop, where we used expressive writing to transform their relationship with their bodies. This image shows the safe, collaborative online space where they felt empowered to share their deepest thoughts.
A beautiful moment from the 'Aurora' creative writing series where young participants proudly share the artwork they created. We explored how we are all "different yet the same," using both art and words to connect with ourselves and each other.

Creative Writing Workshops for Teens: Finding Your Unique Voice

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Sailing LeafAvailable online
The golden rule of writing. We dedicated this session to practicing the art of "Show, Don't Tell," using sensory details and character actions to convey emotion and advance the plot, rather than relying on simple exposition.25
What's the difference between voice and tone? How do you develop a unique writing style? This workshop tackled these essential questions, helping writers understand and consciously shape the personality and attitude of their prose.
We explored the sophisticated technique of juxtaposition by weaving together parallel plots. This session focused on how multiple storylines can intersect and comment on each other to create a richer, more complex narrative.
A well-placed hint can make a story's ending feel both surprising and inevitable. This workshop was all about the literary device of foreshadowing, where we learned how to plant subtle clues that pay off in powerful ways.

Mastering the Craft: Writing Workshops in Bangalore

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Write ClubAvailable online and at in-person meetups across Bengaluru

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